• Broker Brendan Flynn 2155616565 x 152
  • Broker Mike Gallagher 2155616565

401 S 42nd St 18,816 SF Specialty Building Offered For Sale in Philadelphia, PA 19104

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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great user opportunity; church, school, nonprofit, community organization
  • Tremendous Spruce Hill location; SE corner of 42nd and Pine St
  • Recently renovated
  • Not designated as Historic, but within the Spruce Hill Historic District

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Flynn Company is pleased to offer this unique purchase opportunity in the highly sought-after Spruce Hill
neighborhood of West Philadelphia. The property is comprised of an interconnected church building (circa 1871) and
fellowship hall (circa 1891) as well as an annex building (circa 1947); together the buildings total 18,220 SF. The parcel is
situated on the southeast corner of 42nd and Pine St and totals 18,816 SF of land. Currently occupied by a religious
organization, the property is zoned RTA1 – Residential Two Family Attached.
The church building has a large congregation area with high ceilings, a choir loft and a basement that was previously
used as classroom space. Fellowship Hall has been renovated in recent years and has a large open space, a commercial
kitchen and is currently used for church/community functions. The 1-story annex building is wide open space and is
currently used for church/community functions.
401 S. 42nd St benefits from a tremendous location, just north of Baltimore Ave, among the tree-lined streets of this
bucolic City neighborhood. A diverse array of restaurants, cafes and shops are all within walking distance and multiple
forms of transportation are within 2 blocks. Located within the prestigious Penn Alexander catchment area, this property
should it be converted to residential – affords occupants the opportunity to attend this high quality public school just one
block away.
The owner/occupant will be vacating prior to a sale and the property will be delivered vacant. However, the seller is
flexible and if there is interest in retaining community uses at the property, the seller is open to discussion.
Please contact The Flynn Company for pricing information as well as to schedule a property tour.

ATTACHMENTS

401 S 42nd St - First floor
401 S 42nd St - Second Floor
Marketing Brochure/Flyer

PROPERTY FACTS

Sale Type Owner User Lot Size 0.43 AC
Sale Condition Redevelopment Project Building Size 18,816 SF
Property Type Specialty No. Stories 2
Property Subtype
Religious Facility
  • Specialty Lodge Meeting Hall
  • Specialty Schools
Year Built 1871
Zoning RTA1
Sale Type Owner User
Sale Condition Redevelopment Project
Property Type Specialty
Property Subtype
Religious Facility
  • Specialty Lodge Meeting Hall
  • Specialty Schools
Lot Size 0.43 AC
Building Size 18,816 SF
No. Stories 2
Year Built 1871
Zoning RTA1
Walk Score®
Walker's Paradise (94)
Transit Score®
Excellent Transit (87)
Bike Score®
Biker's Paradise (96)

PROPERTY TAXES

Parcel Number 773268000 Improvements Assessment $3,808,425
Land Assessment $569,075 Total Assessment $4,377,500

PROPERTY TAXES

Parcel Number
773268000
Land Assessment
$569,075
Improvements Assessment
$3,808,425
Total Assessment
$4,377,500

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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

View Photo 401 S 42nd St - exterior 3
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - tower
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - between church and annex
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - exterior 2
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - church interior
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - church interior rear
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - church interior side
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - fellowship hall stairs
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - Kirk Hall interior
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - annex building interior
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - fellowship hall seating
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - kitchen
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - aerial map
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - transit map
View Photo 401 S 42nd St - aerial with logos
  • Listing ID: 34521968

  • Date on Market: 1/17/2025

  • Last Updated: 6/9/2025

  • Address: 401 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104