Investor Opportunity in Roxborough! Situated on an exceptionally deep lot with a massive backyard and detached one-car garage, 652 Rector Street offers the chance to create significant value in one of Philadelphia's most sought-after neighborhoods. The property requires a complete renovation and is being sold strictly as-is, where-is, making it ideal for investors, contractors, builders, or buyers seeking a full-scale project. The oversized lot is a rare find in the city and provides ample space for outdoor living, future improvements, or a highly desirable finished product for resale. Located just minutes from Main Street Manayunk, the Wissahickon trails, regional rail, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, the property's location is a major driver of its long-term value. Renovated homes in the area continue to command strong prices, and buyers may identify after-repair value potential in the approximately $425,000-$450,000 range, though all buyers should perform their own due diligence and verify all assumptions. Whether your strategy is fix-and-flip, buy-and-hold, or creating a custom residence with substantial outdoor space, this property offers the location, lot size, and upside that investors are searching for. Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find in Roxborough.
Est. $2,200 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 652 Rector St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2633488
Jul 2, 2026
Sold
$300,000
$227/sq ft
Jun 22, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 15, 2026
Listed
$285,000
$216/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,940 (−32.3%)
$62,000 + $248,000
$310,000
2025
$4,339 (+21.4%)
$62,000 + $248,000
$310,000
2024
$3,574
$51,060 + $204,240
$255,300
2023
$3,574 (+22.8%)
$51,060 + $204,240
$255,300
2022
$2,910
$31,185 + $176,715
$207,900
2021
$2,910
$31,185 + $176,715
$207,900
2020
$2,910 (+1.7%)
$31,185 + $176,715
$207,900
2019
$2,861 (+10.3%)
$30,660 + $173,740
$204,400
2018
$2,594
$27,795 + $157,505
$185,300
2017
$2,593 (+4.4%)
$27,795 + $157,505
$185,300
2015
$2,483
$72,980 + $112,320
$185,300
2014
$2,483 (+11.4%)
$72,980 + $112,320
$185,300
2013
$2,229 (+3.6%)
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
2012
$2,152 (+3.9%)
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
2011
$2,072 (+9.9%)
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
2010
$1,886
$3,057 + $19,759
$22,816
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
178 ft.
Lot size
3,560 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1965
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
213141400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-5
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/WWO
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
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.