Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate1609 W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130-1614 $695,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 5,226
Acreage: 0
Age:155 years
Taxes: $7,406
Subdivision: Fairmount
Design/Type:
Interior Row/Townhouse
Description
Historic Renovation Opportunity in the Heart of Fairmount! Zoned RM-4 (Residential Multifamily). Located in a federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ). Listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Eligible for the City of Philadelphia’s 10-Year Tax Abatement (subject to compliance with applicable requirements). 1609 West Girard Ave is an historic, Victorian/Beaux‑Arts style, 3-story masonry building offering approximately 5,226 SF above grade on a 30’ x 150’ lot (approximately 4,500 SF total lot area) with two street frontages: Girard Ave (front) and West Flora Street (rear). Ideal for multifamily redevelopment (subject to city approval and historic restrictions). Originally built in the late-19th century (city-recorded build-date, 1965, likely reflects a major renovation year rather than year built), the property has served multiple institutional and residential uses (ex. church, Sunday school, apartment building) over its life. The building’s historic designation recognizes its contribution to the architectural fabric of the Fairmount/Girard corridor, featuring classic Victorian masonry detailing such as the curved entry-archway and the grand spiral staircase. Located just minutes from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, Eastern State Penitentiary, The Franklin Institute, The Met, Girard College, St. Joseph's Prep School, North Broad Street, and Temple University, this property sits in a prime, high-demand corridor. Close proximity to multiple forms of public transit such as the Girard Ave Trolley Line and Broad Street Subway Line. NOTE: Sale is subject to court approval. Property is being sold in its as-is condition. Buyer responsible for all due diligence. Don’t miss this rare chance to restore and transform a piece of Philadelphia history in one of the city’s most vibrant and rapidly-developing neighborhoods.
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
Features
Utilities
Heating - None, None, None, None, Hot Water - None, Public Water, Public Sewer
Garage/Parking
On Street
Exterior
Masonry
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Public Elementary (150 schools)
Public Middle (28 schools)
Public High (68 schools)
Private (120 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19130), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 31
- Average salary of people in this community: $78,532
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 19,629
- Household Size (ppl): 1.92
- Households w/ Children: 20%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 5,727 (36.9%)
- Rented: 7,949 (51.2%)
- Vacant: 1,858 (12.0%)
- Total: 15,534
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.
Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 1.7%
- Some High School: 2.2%
- High School Graduate: 12.2%
- Some College: 8.1%
- Associate Degree: 2.3%
- Bachelor's Degree: 36.9%
- Graduate Degree: 36.6%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $84,308
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $1,279
- One Bedroom: $1,363
- Two Bedroom: $1,872
- Three Bedroom: $1,927
- Four Bedroom: $1,235
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