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$149,900

755 43rd St

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT-BRIGHT
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3,002
Square Feet
0.09
Lot Size (acres)
1925
Year Built
128
Days On Market

Calling all University City investors – 3,002 Sq Ft of Untapped Potential! <br><br>Welcome to 755 N 43rd Street, a rare chance to create something truly special in one of Philadelphia's most rapidly evolving neighborhoods. Offering approximately 3,002 square feet of above grade interior space, this property is a blank canvas ready for your vision. <br><br>Whether you're dreaming of designing a spacious custom single-family residence with room to live, work, and entertain, or you're an investor seeking a value-add project, the possibilities here are exciting. The property's generous footprint provides flexibility for a variety of future uses, and buyers may wish to explore the potential for a multi-family conversion, subject to obtaining all necessary zoning approvals and permits from the City of Philadelphia. <br><br>Conveniently located near University City, public transportation, 76,/route 1/ 676/95, parks, Drexel/UPenn/St Joes/Temple, and neighborhood amenities, this property sits in an area experiencing continued growth and redevelopment. <br><br>Bring your architect, contractor, and imagination. Opportunities to acquire a property of this size and potential in West Philadelphia are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Whether you're building your dream home or pursuing your next investment project, 755 N 43rd Street is ready for its next chapter. <br><br>The buyer will be responsible for U&O (Use & Occupancy) requirements. The sale is subject to Act 135 conservatorship court approval, and a special addendum is required. Any future use, including any multi-family conversion, is strictly subject to Buyer's independent due diligence and approval by the City of Philadelphia; Seller and Broker make no representation that any zoning variance, permit, license, certificate of occupancy or specific use will be approved.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
22 days ago
Listed By
Neil Galauski, 2674839125 · KW Empower, 2156273500
MLS#
PAPH2638092
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
755 N 43rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
UNIVERSITY CITY
Zip Code
19104

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Year Built
1925
Style
Straight Thru
Construction Materials
Brick
Building Area
3,002 sq. ft.
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Flat
Levels
Three Or More
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
On Street

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Cooling
None
Heating
Natural Gas, Hot Water

Property Features

Lot Size
0.09 Acres
Lot Features
Level, Irregular Lot, Back Yard
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
3,002 sq. ft.
Total
3,002 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$149,900
Annual Taxes
$2,933

Schools

87/100
Blankenburg Rudolph School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.5 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
517
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
94% Black · 4% Two or More Races · 1% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7280
64/100
KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–03 · 0.5 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
398
Student–teacher
14.7
Student body
86% Black · 6% Two or More Races · 5% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
76%
Phone
(267) 417-3070
62/100
Rhoads James School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
489
Student body
93% Black · 5% Two or More Races · 2% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7680
55/100
Locke Alain School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
444
Student body
83% Black · 7% Two or More Races · 5% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7670
55/100
Parkway West
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
321
Student body
95% Black · 3% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7710
54/100
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.2 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
75
Student body
92% Black · 5% Hispanic / Latino · 3% White
Free/reduced lunch
96%
Phone
(215) 400-9080
53/100
Washington Martha School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.1 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
401
Student body
88% Black · 10% Two or More Races · 1% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7770
53/100
Middle Years Alternative
Middle · Grades 05–08 · 0.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
270
Student body
83% Black · 10% Asian · 4% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7720

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
06/19/2026Listed for sale$149,900

Listed by Neil Galauski · KW Empower · 2156273500

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 3, 2026 at 4:28 AM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2638092

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