About 1520 W Ontario St
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 faade 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 of 1520 W Ontario St
| MLS® # | PAPH2518836 |
|---|---|
| Price | $215,000 |
| Bathrooms | 0.00 |
| Square Footage | 2,032 |
| Acres | 0.03 |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Type | Commercial Sale |
| Sub-Type | Mixed Use |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 1520 W Ontario St |
|---|---|
| Area | 19140 |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| County | PHILADELPHIA-PA |
| State | PA |
| Municipality | PHILADELPHIA |
| Zip Code | 19140 |
Amenities
| Is Waterfront | No |
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Interior
| Heating | Baseboard - Electric |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Fireplace | No |
| Has Basement | No |
School Information
| District | PHILADELPHIA CITY |
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Additional Information
| Zoning | RSA5 |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Keller Williams Main Line |
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| Contact Info | 6105200100 |