Make this fantastic legally zoned 5 unit apartment building your next investment opportunity. Blocks away from ever growing and expanding St. Joseph's University. This building has always generated a positive cash flow and has always increased rental prices every year. Close to public transportation, central air, individual metered, cable ready, washer/dryer in each unit, dishwasher, garbage disposals, and parking, make this a golden investment opportunity. Tenant pays Electric Agent: Perfect for 1031 Exchanges. Leases and Financials are available for review. Easy to show Click for directions on Bing Directions: South on City Line Ave, Left on Lancaster, Left on Sherwood Note: Gas for Hot Water Heater and Cooking Gas is paid by Landlord.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
8,704 sq ftLot Size
$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brian Stetler• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
*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
2
Lot width
87 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,704 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,800
Year built
1925
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Philadelphia County
APN
881125589
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-3
/AHC
/NCO - OVERBROOK FARMS
/NIS
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
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.
Zone overlays
Airport Hazard Control Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Oct 9, 2018 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Replace the curb trap, fresh air inlet, and main plumbing line in accordance with the plumbing code.
Plumbing
Sep 20, 2007 • Final
Electrical
Install an outside electrical service including a meter box with meters for five apartments and one house. Install new interior electrical receptacles, switches, and lighting fixtures in the kitchen, bathroom, and hallway.
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 8
Interior
Interior Information
Entry Location: Common
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Room Information
Master Bedroom
Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Unfinished
Multi Unit Information
# of Two Bedroom Units: 2
# of Three Bedroom Units: 3
Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2,Unit 4,Unit 5,Unit 3
Annual Gross Expense: $5,384
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $285,979
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 87X140
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $98,621
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,800
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $384,600
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $5,384
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service
Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Cross Street: LANCASTER
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,800
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,704 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 881125589
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Overbrook Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Overbrook High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 103° 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 • 19151
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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