5230 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143-2625 $75,000
Description
This is your time to acquire a generous 20x106 ft lot in one of the City's most vibrant and growing neighborhoods, Cobbs Creek. Opportunities like this do not come on the market everyday. Zoned RSA-3, there are many possibilities for the savvy investor, custom home builder or owner-occupant to make their mark on this lot of over 2,000 sqft. Additionally, there's easy access to so much that this area has to offer: 5230 Catharine Street is a 4-minute walk to the trolley, a 2-minute walk to the closest bus stop, a 4-minute walk to HUP-Cedar Ave, and nearby is Cobbs Creek Park, YMCA, Clark Park, University City, schools, great dining and shopping. /////////// Please note that this property is subject to an Act 135 Conservatorship. The Act authorizes the use of the conservatorship process to combat blight with the ultimate goal of revitalizing the surrounding community. All sales are subject to Court approval. More information about the Act 135 process and requirements can be provided by the listing agent. All offers must be submitted for Conservator's review by DECEMBER 2ND; only complete offers will be considered. Property to be sold in as-is, where-is condition. Buyer responsible to verify any/all information. Please review any open L&I violations. Buyer is responsible for resale certificate (U&O), and any other municipal certifications that may be required. Property disclosures are not available and will not be provided.
Lot Dimens: 20 ft x 106 ft
Front Footage:
School Dist: Philadelphia City
Condo Assoc: No
Features
Utilities
Public Water, Public Sewer
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Public Elementary (127 schools)
Public Middle (20 schools)
Public High (54 schools)
Private (122 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19143), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 36
- Average salary of people in this community: $37,100
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 19,911
- Household Size (ppl): 2.55
- Households w/ Children: 61%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 11,948 (39.1%)
- Rented: 13,154 (43.0%)
- Vacant: 5,482 (17.9%)
- Total: 30,584
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
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Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 4.0%
- Some High School: 9.8%
- High School Graduate: 35.2%
- Some College: 20.5%
- Associate Degree: 5.1%
- Bachelor's Degree: 14.2%
- Graduate Degree: 11.2%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $34,579
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: $755
- One Bedroom: $873
- Two Bedroom: $976
- Three Bedroom: $1,000
- Four Bedroom: $1,015
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Listing Courtesy of: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC , (267) 435-8015, kenenochs@compass.com
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