2506 S 72nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19142
About This Home
Attention Investors and Business Owners! Great opportunity in Southwest Philadelphia. This property is zoned CMX-2 for commercial use. However, it is currently used as a 1-bedroom residential apartment. It is occupied by a tenant on a month-to-month lease. You can keep collecting rent right away. Or, you can convert the space for your own business later. The property has about 672 square feet of space. The inside features 5 rooms total, including 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. This flexible layout is perfect for a live/work setup, retail shop, office, or salon. The building sits in a high-visibility area with lots of foot traffic. It is surrounded by busy medical offices and local shops. This is a perfect, affordable pick for a smart investor or an owner-operator. Schedule your showing today! Property Type: Commercial / Mixed-Use Zoning: CMX-2 (Commercial Mixed-Use)Current Use: Tenant Occupied (Month-to-Month Lease)Square Feet: 672Stories: 1Rooms: 5 total (Includes 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath)Heating: Hot Air
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Excellent Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Construction materials: Masonry
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2008
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Other
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 672
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 672
- Total interior livable area: 672 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 404006900
- Zoning: CMX2
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Tenant Personal Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 800 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 16.00 x 50.00
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Coastal Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Earthquake
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $505 | $6,060 |
| Home Insurance * | $109 | $1,308 |
| Property Taxes | $101 | $1,212 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $939 | $11,268 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Listed for sale | $99,900 |
| 2008-09-03 | Sold | $20,000 |
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