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Philadelphia, PA 19130 1609 W Girard Avenue

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  • MLS# PAPH2526468
  • 08/11/2025
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Historic Renovation Opportunity in the Heart of Fairmount! Zoned RM-4 (Residential Multifamily). Located in a federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ). Listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Eligible for the City of Philadelphias 10-Year Tax Abatement (subject to compliance with applicable requirements). 1609 West Girard Ave is an historic, Victorian/BeauxArts style, 3-story masonry building offering approximately 5,226 SF above grade on a 30 x 150 lot (approximately 4,500 SF total lot area) with two street frontages: Girard Ave (front) and West Flora Street (rear). Ideal for multifamily redevelopment (subject to city approval and historic restrictions). Originally built in the late-19th century (city-recorded build-date, 1965, likely reflects a major renovation year rather than year built), the property has served multiple institutional and residential uses (ex. church, Sunday school, apartment building) over its life. The buildings historic designation recognizes its contribution to the architectural fabric of the Fairmount/Girard corridor, featuring classic Victorian masonry detailing such as the curved entry-archway and the grand spiral staircase. Located just minutes from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, Eastern State Penitentiary, The Franklin Institute, The Met, Girard College, St. Joseph's Prep School, North Broad Street, and Temple University, this property sits in a prime, high-demand corridor. Close proximity to multiple forms of public transit such as the Girard Ave Trolley Line and Broad Street Subway Line. NOTE: Sale is subject to court approval. Property is being sold in its as-is condition. Buyer responsible for all due diligence. Dont miss this rare chance to restore and transform a piece of Philadelphia history in one of the citys most vibrant and rapidly-developing neighborhoods.
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Interior Features for 1609 W Girard Avenue

Bedrooms

Three Bedroom Units Count

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceAssessor
Air Conditioning Y/NNo
Basement (Y/N)No
Central Air Y/NNo
Fireplace Y/NNo
Heating FuelNone
Heating Y/NNo
Hot WaterNone

General for 1609 W Girard Avenue

AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleBeaux Arts, Victorian
Association Recreation FeeN
Attached Garage No
CityPHILADELPHIA
Construction MaterialsMasonry
Cool FuelNone
CoolingNone
CountyPHILADELPHIA
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Garage Y/NNo
Green Verification Y/NNo
HeatingNone
Historic Y/NYes
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lot Size Square Feet4508.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area19130 (19130)
ModificationTimestamp2025-08-12T06:30:01
MunicipalityPHILADELPHIA
New ConstructionNo
Number Of Units Total1
NumberOfUnitsVacant1
One Bedroom Units Count
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
Other UnitsUnit 1, Unit 2
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionOther
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG132.99
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property ConditionMajor Rehab Needed
Property SubtypeOther
Property TypeMulti-Family
Rent Control Y/NNo
School DistrictPHILADELPHIA CITY
SewerPublic Sewer
Single Room Units Count0
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeInterior Row/Townhouse
Subdivision NameFAIRMOUNT
Tax Annual Amount7406.0
Tax Assessed Value529100.0
Tax Lot96
Tax Year2025
Total SQFT5226
Two Bedroom0
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1870
Year Built SourceEstimated
ZoningRM4

Exterior for 1609 W Girard Avenue

Foundation DetailsOther
Land Assessed Value80886.00
Land Use CodeO50
Lot Size Acres0.00
Lot Size SourceEstimated
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
Private PoolNo
SpaNo
Type of ParkingOn Street
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Tina Torres

Broker/Owner
Price $695,000
MLS#PAPH2526468
List Date 08/11/2025
Property Type Multi-Family
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