3620 N 17th St,PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Description
Prime Adaptive Reuse / Retail Opportunity - Emerging Tioga Corridor Positioned in the rapidly evolving Tioga section of Philadelphia, just minutes from Temple University, 3620 N. 17th Street presents an exceptional adaptive reuse and commercial investment opportunity in one of North Philadelphia's steadily transforming corridors. This well-maintained two-story property, once a long-standing neighborhood favorite church, has a strong community presence and offers potential for continued institutional use or creative commercial repositioning. The building features a spacious 1650 SF open floor plan with excellent functional flexibility for a wide variety of retail, community, office, creative, wellness, educational, or specialty commercial uses. The property is in good overall condition and has benefited from recent exterior and roof upgrades, minimizing immediate capital improvement concerns for owner-users and investors alike. Its versatile layout, high ceilings, and expansive interior configuration create an ideal canvas for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, medical-related services, fitness concepts, event-oriented uses, boutique retail, professional offices, restaurant/café concepts, daycare, educational facilities, or mixed commercial occupancy strategies. Presently zoned RSA-5, the property may offer additional adaptive reuse and redevelopment potential, subject to purchaser verification and approval by the City of Philadelphia. Investors and owner-users alike should recognize the increasing demand for strategically located commercial and mixed-use assets throughout this emerging section of North Philadelphia. Strategically situated near major transportation corridors, public transit, Temple University, and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment initiatives, this location offers strong long-term upside potential driven by continued residential growth, institutional expansion, and increasing commercial demand throughout the surrounding Tioga and North Philadelphia marketplace. Please note: all existing church pews, supplies, furniture, and related equipment will be removed by the seller prior to closing, allowing the purchaser to take delivery of a clean and versatile space ready for repositioning and customization. Property HighlightsLong-standing neighborhood church institutionFormer converted religious institutionTwo-story commercial structureSpacious open floor plan configurationGood overall building conditionRecent exterior improvements completedRecently upgraded roofPresent zoning: RSA-5Excellent adaptive reuse potentialIdeal for multiple retail and commercial usesStrong visibility and neighborhood presenceConvenient access to public transportation and major thoroughfaresMinutes from Temple University and surrounding redevelopment activityLocated within Philadelphia's emerging Tioga corridorChurch pews, supplies, and equipment excluded from sale and to be removed prior to closing An outstanding opportunity for investors, developers, nonprofits, owner-users, and visionary entrepreneurs seeking a strategically positioned commercial asset with substantial repositioning and income-producing potential.
Details
| MLS # | PAPH2626970 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active-bright |
| Year | 1930 |
| Days On Site | 110 |
| Listing Provided By | Keller Williams Main Line | Darryl K Miller |
Features
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Zoning | RSA5 |
| Acreage | 0.02 |
| Property View | City |
Interior
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Baseboard - Electric |
Exterior
| Roof | Built-Up |
|---|---|
| Security Features | Monitored, Main Entrance Lock, Electric Alarm |
| Construction Materials | Masonry |
| Foundation Details | Stone |
Parking
| Garage Yes / No | No |
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Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 1265 |
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Area Information
| State | PA |
|---|---|
| County | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| Zip Code | 19140 |
| Area | 19140 (19140) |
| School District | PHILADELPHIA CITY |
| Listing VS Median (in 19140) | |
Price: $189,900 low | high Med: $149,900 On site: 110 low | high Med: 44.5 | |
Market Activity 19140
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| State | PA |
|---|---|
| County | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| Zip Code | 19140 |
| Area | 19140 (19140) |
| School District | PHILADELPHIA CITY |
| Listing VS Median (in 19140) | |
Price: $189,900 low | high Med: $149,900 On site: 110 low | high Med: 44.5 | |
