Backup offers
$4,052 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2415956, Jaimee A. Cohen, Listing Office: RE/MAX Prime Real Estate
$349,900 List price
421 N Preston St Philadelphia, PA 19104
$4,155
Closing credit¹
7 beds
5 full
4,240 sqft
0.06 acres
$83 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 421 N Preston St
PRIME INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN WEST PHILLY! Investors, developers, and savvy flippers this is the deal you’ve been waiting for! Located in the rapidly appreciating West Philadelphia/West Powelton area, this massive property offers an unmatched opportunity to transform a diamond in the rough into a high-value asset. With ARVs soaring past $1M, the potential here is undeniable! Why 421 N. Preston Street? Prime Location: Just minutes from Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, and major hospitals, making it perfect for high-end rentals or luxury student housing. Endless Possibilities: Ideal for a multi-family conversion, a high-end flip, or a ground-up redevelopment to maximize returns. Strong Comps: Surrounding luxury townhomes and new construction properties are selling for well over $1M, ensuring a lucrative exit strategy. Growing Demand: With University City’s booming development, demand for premium housing is skyrocketing, don’t miss your chance to capitalize! Bring Your Vision to Life! This is your chance to flip, develop, or hold for long-term appreciation in one of Philly’s most promising pockets. Whether you’re an experienced investor or a first-time developer looking for a high-yield project, 421 N. Preston Street is a golden opportunity you won’t want to pass up. Act Fast! Opportunities like this don’t last. Contact us today to secure this high-potential investment!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingRadiant
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Size4,240 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.06 Acres
Year built1915
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2454716
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 7
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- List Price: $349,900
- Price/SqFt: $82
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,364
- Tax Year: 2021
- Directions: Please use GPS
- Year Built: 1915
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 4,240 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.06 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2454716
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Realty One Group Restore - Conshohocken
- Office Phone: (215) 828-5330
- Office Email: lmuscella@rogrestore.com
- Listing Agent: Emerald Marie Butler-Smith
- Agent Phone: (610) 809-9595
- Agent Email: emeraldopensdoors@gmail.com
Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.
The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.
BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors. ©2025 BrightMLS. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 5/14/2025, 10:21:01 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹
$349,900
421 N Preston St
$4,155
closing credit¹
Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!
Seller rebate
0.5% sale price²
Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2009 | Home Sold | $179,900 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $445,800 | $- |
| 2022 | $445,800 | $- |
| 2021 | $- | $1,364 |
| 2020 | $327,900 | $- |
| 2019 | $324,700 | $- |
| 2018 | $315,300 | $- |
| 2017 | $150,700 | $2,109 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Samuel Powel Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.5 mi
•301 N 36th St
3
Inquiry Charter School
Public Charter PK-5
1.1 mi
•1301 Belmont Ave
3
Universal Institute Charter School at Bluford
Public Charter KG-6
1.9 mi
•5801 Media St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,680. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn less than $<35k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
70%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
72%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
6%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
37%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
H&M
Foot Locker
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Popeyes
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Nissan
Honda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
Similar homes for sale
$4,750 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2450274, Brian P Lanoza, Listing Office: Century 21 Advantage Gold-Southampton
$5,580 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2440872, Jamaica Owens, Listing Office: Domain Real Estate Group, LLC
$5,878 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2407570, Deidre G Hill, Listing Office: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$4,394 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2444726, John Lee, Listing Office: Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
$7,125 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2459730, Donnell J Evans, Listing Office: HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell
7 days on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2461094, Ian J Creech, Listing Office: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$2,719 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2452488, Loretta A Starck, Listing Office: RE/MAX Elite
$8,301 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2474788, Algernong Allen III, Listing Office: KW Empower
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2411278, Michelle Ashley, Listing Office: KW Empower
Frequently asked questions
About 421 N Preston St
The listing price of 421 N Preston St property is $349,900.
The property 421 N Preston St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104.
Accepting Backup Offers: 421 N Preston St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 421 N Preston St are: Samuel Powel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Inquiry Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Universal Institute Charter School at Bluford (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Belmont Elementary Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Alain Locke Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Martha Washington Elementary Academics (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Paul Robeson High School for Human Services (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Philadelphia Learning Academy - South (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Parkway West (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,364 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 27, 2009 for $179,900 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 421 N Preston St has 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
The property 421 N Preston St is 4,240 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 421 N Preston St is 1915.
This home is located at 421 N Preston St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19104 in the Powelton neighborhood. This 4,240 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $349,900.
Between March and April 2025, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 49.7%. In April 2025 median list price was $291,214 and the average listing age was 88 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.