905-07 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Philadelphia
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905-07 S 48th St,Philadelphia, PA 19143
$1,175,000
  • 10 Beds
  • - Baths
  • 6,516 sq. ft.
  • Multi-family
  • Pending
Listed by: melani lamond
Office: compass pennsylvania, llc.
MLS#:PAPH2618944
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,175,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$180.33

About this home

This is the most glamorous rental property I've ever seen in my 40+ years of selling real estate in West Philly. By far. Affectionately known as "The Taj" for the intricacy and cost of the restoration work the current owners undertook after purchasing the property as a foreclosed shell in 1995, this 6516 sf, two-sides-of-a-twin building contains 6 gorgeous modern apartments with Victorian detail to charm discerning tenants. Four are 2 BR units and two are huge 1 BR units. Utilities including HVAC are separated and each unit has an in-unit washer & dryer. Every electrical line, every plumbing pipe and every HVAC system was new in 1995 (and has been updated as needed since then). The owners restored irreplaceable original details including hardwood flooring, woodwork, leaded glass, lighting fixtures and, where possible, bathroom tile and plumbing fixtures. The original butler's pantries still provide extra cabinet space in the two first floor kitchens. The front porches, plus a...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1890
  • Subdivision & Development:UNIVERSITY CITY
  • Listing ID #:PAPH2618944
  • Added:96 day(s) ago
  • Updated:June 19, 2026 at 10:11 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:10
  • Living area:6,516 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1890
  • Building area:6,516 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.14 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Converted Dwelling
  • Construction Materials:Asphalt, Masonry
  • Foundation Description:Stone

Schools

  • High school:WEST PHILADELPHIA

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,175,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$180.33
  • Tax amount:$9,605 (2025)

Parking

  • Parking description:On Street

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