Great 3-bed, 1-bath Southwest Philly rowhome with good bones and plenty of upside. Brick exterior, a full stone basement, and gas forced-air heat give you a sound starting point. The rest is ready for your vision. A strong opportunity for an investor or flipper looking to add value, or a buyer who wants to build equity through updates. Close to public transit and neighborhood shopping. Bring your contractor and see the potential in person.
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
934 sq ftLot Size
$131Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Calvin Khaytin• Elite Realty Group Unl. Inc.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mitchell El School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Bartram John - Main
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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About Southwest
Schuylkill
Southwest Schuylkill, located between the Schuylkill River and University City, is a residential and industrial Philadelphia neighborhood with rail-side streetscapes and riverfront edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 49th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue corridor, where corner delis, auto shops, and small storefronts share the street with SEPTA trolleys and steady commuter motion. Brick rowhomes and light-industrial buildings define the blocks, with long sightlines toward the river infrastructure. Bartram’s Garden adds a quiet, historic counterpoint to the working streets. Dock Street Brewery and Bartram’s Garden serve as local anchors for food-and-drink culture and outdoor time. Trails and bridges stitch the area into the larger Schuylkill waterfront network.
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Offer insights
1942 S Ithan St · $129,900
$131K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $131K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Unfinished basement with interior access
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Natural gas heating fuel
Window-unit cooling
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Construction
Masonry construction
Stone and brick-and-mortar foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas hot water
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
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
7/10 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 • 19143
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1942 S Ithan St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $65,000 and $125,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $65K to $125K.