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1609 W Girard AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19130

For Sale

$695,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $6,950

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.

Listed by Samantha Lee Miller

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License #RS352351

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Select Commercial Advisors

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2153153326

Last updated August 12, 2025

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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2526468

Listing Facts

  • TypeMulti-family
  • NeighborhoodNorth Central
  • Days on Prevu26
  • Taxes$7,406/year
  • Size5,226 sqft
  • Price per sqft$133

Location

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Listing History

08/11/2025
Listed by Select Commercial Advisors
$695,000

Property Details for 1609 W Girard Avenue

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Architectural Style: Beaux Arts, Victorian
  • Construction Materials: Masonry

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,508
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Other

  • Land Lease: No

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,406.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Spa: No

Measurements

  • Living Area: 5,226
  • Living Area Source: Assessor

Rooms

  • Has Basement: No

Other

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: FAIRMOUNT
  • Tax Lot: 96

Parking

Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No

Utilities

Equipment

  • Has Cooling: No
  • Has Heating: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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