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1421 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

RM-1-zoned site with options to renovate the existing building or pursue new construction.

Property Size13,530 SF
Lot Size0.20 Acres
Days on Market140

Property Features for 1421 Poplar St

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 13,530 SF
Lot size 0.20 Acres
Property subtype Mixed Use, Multifamily, Office
Zoning RM-1

Property Condition

Severity Major Repairs Needed
Evidence caught fire

Additional Details

Public Transit Yes
Multifamily Units 31
Listing Agency: LPT Realty, LLC
Listed By: Maria Elena Quattrone · License #RB069792
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 12 Changed: Aug 29 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 5:59PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of LPT Realty, LLC

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use development property includes an existing structure of approximately 13,530 square feet on an 8,880-square-foot lot. The building previously operated as a rooming hotel and carries 31 active rooming licenses. A fire affected the top floor in March 2023, and the hotel is no longer operating. The property can be approached through rehabilitation of the existing structure or demolition and ground-up construction, subject to applicable approvals.

The site is in the Francisville/Fairmount area, with the Girard Avenue Broad Street Line subway station described as minutes away and The MET located on the next block. Walk Score is 88, Transit Score is 81, and Bike Score is 82. Nearby parks include Francisville Playground, Franklintown Park, and Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 13,530 SF existing structure
  • 8,880 SF lot zoned RM‑1
  • 31 active rooming licenses

Property Analytics

Current Use

Hotels

Suggested Use

Top Pick Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Auto Parts Store Butcher Kitchen & Bath Showroom Home Appliance Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

31
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,508
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19130, PA

31,477
Population
18,178
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
78%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
1.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
26,231
Density / Sq Mi
$110,436
Median Household Income
$76,051
Median Earnings
$1,836
Median Rent
$483,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - RM-1-zoned site with options to renovate the existing building or pursue new construction.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1421 Poplar St Philadelphia, PA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 13,530 SF existing structure; 8,880 SF lot zoned RM‑1; 31 active rooming licenses
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