Large three-unit investment property for sale in University City, Philadelphia. This home sits on a rarely available large lot. The lot size is 30' x 208' or 6188 SF. 4708 Springfield Avenue is located on a leafy block SW Cear Park section of UCITY and the home has 3450 Square feet. A large double-door vestibule opens to a grand hallway with a winding staircase and large landings. The first floor includes a one-bedroom and one-bathroom apartment with an office nook, large kitchen, and back porch. The 2nd-floor apartment features two bedrooms and one bathroom, plus a kitchen and decorative fireplace. The third-floor apartment could also be a 2 bedroom apartment. It includes a small kitchen and living space. All apartments feature hardwood floors, high ceilings, and gorgeous millwork with large rooms. The home needs some TLC but it is functional and liveable as is and was occupied until recently. All three apartments were previously occupied by long-term tenants.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1891Year Built
6,188 sq ftLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tom Englett• BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
•215-546-0550 (broker)
•heather.petroneshook@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Patrick Donohoe• BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
•215-546-0550 (broker)
•heather.petroneshook@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Tom Englett• BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
3
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
208 ft.
Lot size
6,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,450
Year built
1891
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Philadelphia County
APN
461116700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-3
Residential Single-Family Attached-3 District
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Dec 1, 2025 • Final
General permit minor
Remove existing asphalt shingle roofing down to the wood decking and replace any damaged decking with matching materials. Install new dimensional shingles with aluminum flashings, ice and water shield, and synthetic felt underlayment on a mansard roof.
Roofing
Mar 4, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install new electrical circuit breaker subpanels in the basement and on the third floor according to electrical codes.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
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Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Multi Unit Information
# of One Bedroom Units: 1
# of Two Bedroom Units: 2
# of Vacant Units: 3
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $423,680
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
# of Units (Total): 3
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 30.00 x 208.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $105,920
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,450
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $3,261
School Tax: $4,151
Tax Assessed Value: $529,600
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $7,413
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Lease Information
Existing Lease Type: None
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Near the corner of 47th and Springfield Ave.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,450
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,454 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1891
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 461116700
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Comegys Benjamin B School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Bartram John - Main
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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