Blue Sapphire

1520 W ONTARIO STREET

PHILADELPHIA , PA 19140

MLS#: PAPH2518836

$215,000

Status: Active
Listing number: PAPH2518836
Listing provided by: Keller Williams Main Line
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 2 months ago
On site: 5 months ago
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Property

Beds

None

Full Baths

None

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1930

Sq.Footage

N/A

Prime Corner Mixed-Use Building Near Temple Hospital Nestled on a prominent corner in the Tioga–Nicetown neighborhood, 1520 W Ontario St presents a valuable mixed-use opportunity just three blocks from Temple University Hospital. This 3-story property features a vacant commercial space on the ground floor and two residential units above, offering a versatile layout ideal for investors or owner-users. Property Highlights Built in 1930 with a classic stucco façade and strong street presence Ground floor commercial unit ( 1,000 SF)—ideal for retail, office, or service use; currently vacant Unit 2R: Studio apartment (vacant) Unit 3: 4-bedroom, 2-bath unit with two rooms currently occupied Unfinished basement providing additional storage or utility space Location Advantages Only 3 blocks (≈0.1 miles) from Temple University Hospital, ensuring strong foot traffic and tenant demand Excellent accessibility: Walk Score of 81 and Transit Score of 81 with nearby Allegheny and Erie stations Close to shops, restaurants, and other neighborhood amenities—ideal for tenants and commercial patrons alike Lot & Zoning Details Lot size: 1,292 SF (building footprint closely matches) Total building area: Approximately 2,032 SF above grade Zoning permits commercial use on the ground floor and residential units above, supporting flexible use strategies This is a strong value-add or income-producing opportunity with upside in both the commercial and residential components.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    N/A

  • Bathrooms

    N/A

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Window Unit(s), Gas

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Baseboard

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Parking

    On Street

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.03

  • Property Type

    Commercial Sale

  • Property Sub Type

    Mixed Use

Price

  • Sales Price

    $215,000

  • Tax Amount

    1559.0

  • Sq. Footage

    N/A

  • Price/SqFt

    N/A

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    50

  • Water Source

    Public

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Prime Corner Mixed-Use Building Near Temple Hospital Nestled on a prominent corner in the Tioga–Nicetown neighborhood, 1520 W Ontario St presents a valuable mixed-use opportunity just three blocks from Temple University Hospital. This 3-story property features a vacant commercial space on the ground floor and two residential units above, offering a versatile layout ideal for investors or owner-users. Property Highlights Built in 1930 with a classic stucco façade and strong street presence Ground floor commercial unit ( 1,000 SF)—ideal for retail, office, or service use; currently vacant Unit 2R: Studio apartment (vacant) Unit 3: 4-bedroom, 2-bath unit with two rooms currently occupied Unfinished basement providing additional storage or utility space Location Advantages Only 3 blocks (≈0.1 miles) from Temple University Hospital, ensuring strong foot traffic and tenant demand Excellent accessibility: Walk Score of 81 and Transit Score of 81 with nearby Allegheny and Erie stations Close to shops, restaurants, and other neighborhood amenities—ideal for tenants and commercial patrons alike Lot & Zoning Details Lot size: 1,292 SF (building footprint closely matches) Total building area: Approximately 2,032 SF above grade Zoning permits commercial use on the ground floor and residential units above, supporting flexible use strategies This is a strong value-add or income-producing opportunity with upside in both the commercial and residential components.

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