Fully approved and entitled mixed-use development opportunity for 12 apartments and 1 bi-level ground floor retail space in Philadelphia’s highly sought-after Fairmount neighborhood. Situated along the rapidly evolving Ridge Avenue corridor, this rare shovel-ready project offers investors and developers the ability to break ground immediately in one of the city’s most desirable residential and mixed-use markets. The site is strategically positioned with convenient access to Center City, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, University City, and several of Philadelphia’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Its central location continues to attract strong demand from professionals, healthcare workers, graduate students, and long-term market-rate tenants seeking an urban lifestyle with neighborhood charm. With a projected end value approaching $5 million, the project presents a compelling opportunity to capitalize on Philadelphia’s ongoing growth and limited supply of fully entitled development sites. As development opportunities become increasingly scarce in prime locations, 1640 Ridge Avenue stands out as a true gem—offering certainty, scale, and immediate execution potential. Pro Forma, Plans, and Permits available upon request.
Francisville, located between Fairmount Avenue and Girard Avenue, is a residential and artsy Philadelphia neighborhood with a rowhouse streetscape and a pocket-park feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Ridge Avenue near Fairmount Avenue, where corner cafes, small studios, and low-key bars set a steady, conversational pace. Community pillars include the Divine Lorraine Hotel’s landmark silhouette, the Metropolitan Opera House’s grand facade, and the Francisville Playground as a daily gathering green. Brick twins and newer infill sit side by side on tight blocks, with stoops and tree pits shaping the street scene. Broad Street’s transit spine frames the east edge, while Ridge Avenue angles through with a slightly off-grid energy.
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Vacant interior (ready for construction or finishing)
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20 x 102 lot dimensions
No tidal water
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Fee simple ownership
Property under construction (construction not completed)
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Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
CMX-2.5
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Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use-2.5 District
The CMX-2.5, Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use district is primarily intended to accommodate active commercial and mixed-use development, including pedestrian-friendly retail and service uses in commercial nodes and along commercial corridors. The range of allowed uses is slightly narrower than the CMX-2 district and the development standards are intended to promote a pedestrian-oriented environment.
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Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
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Include but are not limited to:
Bank
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Research & development
Library
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1640 Ridge Ave
$1,080,204
$70K under list price of $1.15M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $150K to $1.1M.