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Redevelopment Site in Francisville

1221-27 N 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19121

1221-27 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121
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Redevelopment site in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood.

Property Size14,646 SF
Price / SF$191.18
AddedMay 26
Days on Market52
Last RefreshJul 15 at 3:31 pm

Property Features for 1221-27 N 17th Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
14,646 SF
Property subtype
Mixed Use, Land, Special Purpose

Listing office MSC Retail

Listing date May 26, 2026

Source Crexi

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property, located at 1221 N 17th Street & 1621-37 W Flora Street in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood, is a redevelopment site comprising 14,646 square feet. Francisville is recognized as one of North Philadelphia's most active submarkets for residential and mixed-use investment. The property is situated within a designated Federal Opportunity Zone and qualifies for the City of Philadelphia's 10-year tax abatement on new improvements. The site includes a 17,000 square foot brick-and-concrete former convent, a 5,000 square foot surface parking lot, and approximately 1,800 square feet of one-story garage structures. The convent is suitable for adaptive reuse, featuring a facade in excellent condition, a new TPO roof installed in 2020, a reinforced concrete frame, three stair towers, and a full elevator serving basement to roof. The L-shaped floor plate has windows every three to seven feet on all exposures, providing natural light. The property is within walking distance of multiple grocers, neighborhood retail, and the Broad Street Line, positioning it as a transit-accessible redevelopment opportunity.

Key Highlights

  • Located in a Federal Opportunity Zone and qualifies for Philadelphia's 10‑year tax abatement, offering significant financial incentives.
  • Prime redevelopment site in Francisville, a highly active residential and mixed‑use submarket of Philadelphia.
  • Existing 17,000 SF former convent is well‑suited for adaptive reuse, featuring a reinforced concrete frame, three stair towers, and a full elevator.

Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $316.4k $21.60
− Vacancy −$38.0k −$2.59
EGI $278.4k $19.01
− OpEx −$104.4k −$7.13
NOI $174.0k $11.88
14,646 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 12.00% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$2.49M
$2.17M – $2.90M (±1% cap)
NOI $173,994 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.21%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$3.57M
$3.12M – $4.17M (±1% cap)
NOI $249,932 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.93%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Mixed-use properties

Suggested Use

Accounting Firm Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Home Appliance Store Building Supply Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Clothing & Fashion Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Redevelopment site in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1221-27 N 17th Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,800,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Located in a Federal Opportunity Zone and qualifies for Philadelphia's 10‑year tax abatement, offering significant financial incentives.; Prime redevelopment site in Francisville, a highly active residential and mixed‑use submarket of Philadelphia.; Existing 17,000 SF former convent is well‑suited for adaptive reuse, featuring a reinforced concrete frame, three stair towers, and a full elevator.
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