We are pleased to present the exclusive sale of 237 S. 48th Street & 4710 Locust Street, the former site of Admiral Court & Dorset Court - a two-building apartment community that formerly contained 104 units. The site is now proposed (based on preliminary by-right review) for a ±160-unit multifamily redevelopment involving adaptive reuse of the original Dorset Court building. Buyer is responsible for obtaining zoning permits and building plans, and for confirming allowable density and massing. Following the demolition of the original Admiral Court building due to fire damage, and the partial renovation of the ±48,000 Sq Ft Dorset Court building, the property presents a rare redevelopment opportunity on approximately 36,000 square feet of combined land area. The site is zoned RM-1 (Multifamily Residential), offering a strong foundation for a high-density residential project in one of Philadelphia’s most supply-constrained rental markets. The property is located in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of University City, one of the region’s strongest residential submarkets, driven by the continued expansion of Penn Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and numerous life sciences, research, and technology employers. The location offers excellent connectivity via SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line, multiple trolley routes, and major thoroughfares including I-76, providing convenient access to Center City and the broader Philadelphia region. The City of Philadelphia offers a 10-year property tax abatement for residential new construction (Ordinance 961) and renovations (Ordinance 1456-A). The property is located in a census tract identified as potentially eligible under proposed Opportunity Zone successor legislation (‘QOZ 2.0’). Additionally, the property falls within Philadelphia’s Mixed Income Neighborhood (MIN) Overlay, making it particularly well-suited for affordable and workforce housing development. Opportunities to acquire nearly an acre of multifamily-zoned land in University City are exceptionally scarce. 237 S. 48th Street & 4710 Locust Street represent a compelling opportunity for developers seeking to capitalize on one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic and resilient rental markets.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.83 acresLot Size
$7,228,916Price/Acres
Listed by Nadia Bilynsky• Mallin Panchelli Nadel Realty Inc
•215-413-4900 (broker)
•kmallin@mpnrealty.com (broker)
Listed by Samantha Miller• Mallin Panchelli Nadel Realty Inc
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lea Henry C School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.0mi
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West Philadelphia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
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About Walnut
Hill
Walnut Hill, located between University City and Cobbs Creek, is a residential and historic Philadelphia neighborhood with Victorian-era streetscapes and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Walnut Street near 46th Street, where corner stores, takeout counters, and stoops set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Landmark architecture ranges from stone twins to ornate porches and bay-window rowhomes, with mature trees softening the blocks. Clark Park and its year-round farmers market shape weekend routines, while the Woodlands Cemetery adds a quiet, landscaped edge. The University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art anchor nearby cultural outings. SEPTA’s Market–Frankford Line at 46th Street ties the area to Center City and West Philly corridors.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Property consists of two parcels: one with an existing 48,047 SF structure and one 18,440 SF vacant lot
Lot dimensions approximately 262.68 x 150
Road frontage about 263 feet
Currently vacant / land use listed as land/lot only
Home design
Property offered as land with potential for apartment use
Fee simple ownership
Construction
Construction not completed
Utilities
Water source: other
Financial info
Tax assessed value reported as $5,100,000 (tax year 2027)
Annual property tax approximately $71,390
City/town tax listed at $25,867 and school tax at $32,923
Improvement assessed value listed as $3,360,000
Other
Additional parcels included
Electricity and solar
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The RM, Residential Multi-Family districts are primarily intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density, multi-unit residential buildings in areas where such development already exists or where it is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes four RM districts. These districts are differentiated primarily on the basis of allowed minimum lot area per unit and allowed building heights.
Zone overlays
Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Aug 1, 2024 • Final
Commercial building
Perform alterations to the kitchen area in existing residential units. Work includes the installation of finishes, furnishings, and accessibility improvements.
Addition
Jul 23, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Relocate electrical service panels and rewire the kitchens, bathrooms, laundry areas, and heating and air conditioning units. Upgrade electrical receptacles to arc-fault and tamper-proof standards. Replace and relocate fire alarm devices according to safety codes.
New construction
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.
Climate risks
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, 15 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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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19139
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Sun exposure
66/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4710 Locust St
$5,466,095
$534K under list price of $6.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $385K to $1.1M.