1916-38 E ALLEGHENY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19134
1916-38 E ALLEGHENY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19134
1916-38 E ALLEGHENY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19134
1916-38 E ALLEGHENY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19134
1916-38 E ALLEGHENY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19134
1916-38 E ALLEGHENY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19134
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Listed by Steve Stafford • SDG Management, LLC
$ 1,100,000
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0.37 Acres Lot


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$ 1,100,000
Est. payment | /mo
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0.37 Acres Lot

Key Details

Property Type Commercial

Sub Type Mixed Use

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Subdivision Kensington

MLS Listing ID PAPH2558722

Year Built 1951

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.370 Acres

Acres 0.37

Property Sub-Type Mixed Use

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Located in the rapidly developing South Kensington neighborhood, this impressive community center encompasses over 23,000 square feet of versatile space. Originally built as the regional headquarters for a national nonprofit organization, the property has since been repurposed to serve as a vibrant community center and active house of worship, reflecting the area's growing cultural and residential diversity.

The property features a combination of one-story and three-story structures, along with a full basement, all designed for single-tenant use. The sale includes seven contiguous parcels, one of which offers a large private parking lot—a rare and highly desirable amenity in this part of the city. This provides excellent accessibility for visitors, congregants, or future residents, enhancing the overall utility and redevelopment potential of the site.

Zoned RM-1, the district supports moderate- to high-density, multi-family residential development, making this property an ideal candidate for adaptive reuse or redevelopment. The zoning encourages residential communities with a mix of building types, allowing for apartments, condominiums, or mixed-use concepts that can blend housing with community amenities.

Although public records currently classify the property as commercial, the zoning designation reverted to residential after permits and occupancy documentation were not kept current. This transition aligns with the city's long-term planning goals for the neighborhood, which favor residential growth and revitalization. With proper permitting and redevelopment, this site holds significant potential to contribute to South Kensington's ongoing transformation into one of Philadelphia's most dynamic urban communities.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19134 (19134)

Zoning RM1

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Central, Radiator

Cooling None

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Garage Spaces 15.0

Water Access N

Accessibility Elevator

Total Parking Spaces 15

Garage N

Building

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Tax ID 777684001

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition Standard

Bright MLS (BMLS)

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