Mantua Homes under $900,000

Mantua Homes under $900,000

Welcome to Mantua, a vibrant and evolving neighborhood nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This charming subdivision is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of urban convenience and community spirit, making it an ideal place for families, young professionals, and anyone looking to embrace the rich culture of the City of Brotherly Love.

Mantua is known for its diverse architecture, featuring a mix of classic row homes and modern developments. Here, you can find beautiful residences priced under $900,000, making it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking affordability without compromising on quality. Whether you're looking for a cozy two-bedroom or a spacious family home, Mantua has something to suit every lifestyle.

Living in Mantua means enjoying easy access to a variety of amenities. The neighborhood boasts nearby parks, local shops, and a range of dining options that showcase Philadelphia's renowned culinary scene. For those who appreciate the arts, you’ll find galleries and performance spaces that celebrate local talent and creativity.

Transportation is a breeze in Mantua, with convenient access to public transit and major roadways, allowing for quick commutes to downtown Philadelphia and beyond. The community is also committed to growth and development, with ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing the neighborhood's appeal and infrastructure.

In Mantua, you’ll discover not just a home, but a welcoming community where you can create lasting memories. Explore the opportunities that await you in this dynamic subdivision and find your perfect home today!

Newest Mantua Homes under $900,000

810 N 40th St, Philadelphia
$150,000
Calling all investors, this property is in a grate location ready to be renovated.

810 N 40th St, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County. Contact:

623 N 36th St, Philadelphia
$890,000
10 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths
Welcome to 623 N 36th Street, a newer-construction triplex in the desirable Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia. Built in 2021, this approximately 4,200 SF property features three spacious residential units, including two 3-bedroom units and one 4-bedroom unit. Excellent for an owner occupant user looking to take advantage of the 5% down loan program or an investor looking for a stable investment with substantial long term upside, the building offers a combination of tri-level and bi-level layouts, with private outdoor spaces including rooftop decks and a large patio. Each unit features generous living areas, well-proportioned bedrooms, abundant natural light, quality finishes, central heating and air conditioning, and in-unit laundry. All-electric utilities offer convenient property management. An added benefit for investors is the property's tax abatement, with approximately five years remaining, offering continued tax savings on the building improvements. Ideally situated near Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, and major employment centers, with convenient access to major highways. An excellent opportunity for investors seeking a modern multifamily property in a strong rental market.

623 N 36th St, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of Compass Pennsylvania, LLC. Contact:

742 N 37th St, Philadelphia
$265,000
BACK ON MARKET! Buyer was unable to obtain financing.  This is a rare opportunity to own a sun-drenched corner home set up with a lower and upper unit in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia. Designed for both immediate income and long-term upside, this property is an ideal fit for investors and house hackers looking to live in one unit while gaining rental income from the other. This versatile property features two fully separate units, each with a private entrance. The lower-level unit includes two bedrooms, one bath, basement access and in-unit laundry. The spacious bi-level upper unit has three bedrooms, one bath, its own washer/dryer, and a rear yard entry. This setup is perfect for maximizing rental flexibility or offsetting your monthly expenses. Positioned on a corner, the home is flooded with natural light from multiple exposures, creating bright, highly desirable living spaces that consistently attract tenants. Located just minutes from the Philadelphia Zoo, the Schuylkill River Trail, and major highways, this property offers seamless access to Center City, universities, and major hospitals. This area continues to see strong rental demand and ongoing growth. Whether you’re looking to live in one unit while generating income from the other or add a high-demand asset to your portfolio, this property delivers the kind of location, layout, and potential that doesn’t come around often. Please note home was most recently occupied as a single family home with an in-law suite and had previously had two rental licenses which have expired and the property has been rezoned as a single family residence. Buyers are responsible for any future zoning and legalization of unit. The city certification is attached to the listing documents for review.

742 N 37th St, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of KW Empower. Contact:

4136 Cambridge St, Philadelphia
$630,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths
Welcome to this beautifully renovated end-of-row townhouse in Philadelphia's northwest of the Mantua neighborhood, where historic charm meets modern luxury! Originally built in 1915, this stunning home has been completely transformed from top to bottom, offering 1,968 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and high-end finishes throughout. Step inside and immediately appreciate the attention to detail, featuring real hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, a beautifully updated modern kitchen with luxury finishes, and an inviting living space complete with an electric fireplace. The open and welcoming layout creates the perfect setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The true highlight of this home is the private third-floor primary suite, offering a peaceful retreat with a spacious walk-in closet and a beautifully designed ensuite bathroom featuring modern finishes and a luxurious soaking tub. This thoughtfully designed space provides the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day. The fully finished basement adds even more versatility, complete with a full bathroom and additional living space that can easily accommodate a home theater, fitness area, home office, or recreation room. Convenient upper-floor laundry makes everyday living even easier. What truly sets this property apart is the exceptional outdoor space, a rare find for city living! As an end-of-row property, this home offers additional side yard space with endless possibilities. Whether you envision a beautiful garden, an outdoor entertaining area, or a peaceful retreat to enjoy your morning coffee, this property provides the flexibility to create your own outdoor oasis. Off-street parking adds another level of convenience. Ideally situated just northwest of the Mantua neighborhood, this home offers convenient access to local restaurants, shopping, transportation, and everything Philadelphia has to offer.

4136 Cambridge St, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Real Estate - Bensalem. Contact:

4118 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia
$369,000
9 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths
Unmissable Investment Opportunity: Large Multi-Bedroom Home in Prime Philadelphia Location! Seize this incredible investment opportunity! We're presenting a spacious property perfectly positioned for significant returns, located strategically near University City, Center City, the Philadelphia Zoo, and Fairmount Park. This highly desirable address offers unparalleled access to Philadelphia's major universities, business districts, cultural attractions, and green spaces, making it incredibly attractive to a wide range of tenants. Multi-Family Conversion Potential (RM1 Zoning): Zoned RM1 (Residential Multi-Family), this property holds immense potential for conversion into a multi-family dwelling, significantly increasing its income-generating capacity. RM1 zoning in Philadelphia is specifically intended to accommodate moderate-to-high density, multi-unit residential buildings. Prospective buyers should consult with the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections and/or a zoning attorney to confirm specific requirements and permitting processes for multi-family conversion, which typically include obtaining a Use Registration Permit. The property currently features 9 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, providing ample living space. It also boasts a private backyard and a basement, adding to its appeal and potential utility. Currently configured for short-term rentals, this property has a proven track record of generating impressive rental income, averaging $7,000+ per month. This strong performance underscores its potential as a cash-flowing asset. Enjoy seamless access to interstate highways and a wealth of city amenities, including public transportation, dining, shopping, and entertainment, enhancing its desirability for tenants. Given the exceptional nature of this investment, proof of funds is required before any showings can be scheduled. Additionally, please be aware that room availability may be limited due to the property's current short-term rental operation. This is a serious and potentially competitive opportunity that astute investors won't want to miss! Don't let this gem slip away! Contact us today to learn more and secure your showing.

4118 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty. Contact:

3712 Mantua Ave, Philadelphia
$245,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths
Welcome to 3712 Mantua Ave! With three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a fully finished basement, central air, modern appliances, and a private fenced backyard, this thoughtfully updated home offers a compelling combination of style, comfort, functionality, and city convenience. Step inside to a spacious living area featuring sleek black finishes, recessed lighting, durable low maintenance flooring, and a beautifully finished first floor powder room. Every bathroom is enhanced with modern LED touch light mirrors, adding a stylish finishing touch throughout the home. The open concept living and dining areas create an inviting atmosphere with plenty of room for a traditional dining table or a breakfast counter/island. The modern kitchen is designed to impress with fingerprint resistant Samsung stainless steel appliances, elegant quartz countertops, and a porcelain mosaic backsplash. Whether you are preparing a quiet weeknight dinner or entertaining friends and family, this space blends functionality with contemporary style. Upstairs, there are three comfortable bedrooms featuring plush new carpeting. The master bedroom offers natural light and a private full bathroom with a standing shower, vanity, and LED touch light mirror. An additional full bathroom featuring crisp white subway tile completes the second floor. The fully finished basement provides valuable additional living space with recessed lighting, storage closets, washer and dryer hookups, and a new water heater. Create your home gym, media room, game room, or work from home setup. Step outside to your private fenced backyard with room for outdoor dining, a grill, gardening, playtime, or relaxing with your favorite four legged family members. Thoughtful upgrades extend throughout the property, including central air conditioning, gas heating, a French drain system in the basement, sound barrier insulation, a Ring doorbell, and maintenance free TimberTech porch decking, Enjoy the convenience of living near University City, with its vibrant mix of universities, neighborhood businesses, dining destinations, and cultural attractions. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate access to Fairmount Park and the Mantua Greenway, offering opportunities for walking, running, and cycling along scenic routes near the Schuylkill River. Miles Mack Playground provides a nearby neighborhood recreation option, while the Philadelphia Zoo and Please Touch Museum are approximately 1.3 miles away, making family outings and weekend adventures easy to plan. Grocery shopping and neighborhood dining are within reach as well. The Fresh Grocer near 40th and Walnut Streets and Aldi on West Girard Avenue offer grocery options in the area. Nearby Lancaster Avenue brings additional neighborhood conveniences, including Madis Coffee Roasters and Shibam Coffee, perfect for grabbing your morning coffee or enjoying a casual café outing. The shops and restaurants of University City provide even more options for dining, shopping, and everyday essentials. Commuting around Philadelphia is convenient with SEPTA service nearby. The Route 38 bus provides connections along the Mantua Avenue corridor, while the Route 10 trolley runs along Lancaster Avenue and connects riders to destinations throughout West Philadelphia and Center City. Additional bus connections, including Routes 40 and 43, provide further options for navigating the city. From visiting the Philadelphia Zoo and exploring Fairmount Park to enjoying the museums, restaurants, and cultural destinations around University City, this location puts a variety of Philadelphia experiences within convenient reach. Move in, make yourself at home, and enjoy everything this West Philadelphia location has to offer!

3712 Mantua Ave, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of Compass Pennsylvania, LLC. Contact:

876 N Brooklyn St, Philadelphia
$175,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths
This sweet Mantua row home is a unique labor of love waiting for a new owner to bring their own finishing touches. It has been partially updated and maintains original details. The quaint front porch leads you inside to the tiled vestibule featuring original woodwork and a stained glass transom window. Enter the living area and find an open floor plan with exposed ceilings and partially updated flooring. You can enjoy the deconstructed aesthetic or easily customize to your liking. A simple kitchen with open shelving sits at the front of the house, allowing for a spacious living and dining area. A gorgeous mantle, with a non-working, tastefully tiled fireplace adds delightful charm to the space. Just beyond you’ll find multiple windows allowing natural light to fill the living space. A convenient powder room completes the first floor. Upstairs are 3 partially updated bedrooms, one with a handsome built in closet. The full bathroom has open shelving and the original claw foot tub. Out back you will find a patio space with a large yard. Build sweat equity quickly as you personalize and complete the home. Bordering University City, this presents a great opportunity for first time buyers, young professionals, or investors seeking properties for their portfolios. Fairmount Park offers local, abundant green space. Transit is incredibly convenient with Septa buses, trolleys, and easy access to major thoroughfares off of Lancaster Ave. Community-driven projects are continuously implemented with dedication to maintaining and improving the neighborhood. With restaurants and coffee shops close by, as well as all of the entertainment options Philadelphia has to offer, you can enjoy urban living at a very affordable price.

876 N Brooklyn St, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill. Contact:

739 N Dekalb St, Philadelphia
$150,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

739 N Dekalb St, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of Realty Mark Associates. Contact:

3809 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia
$424,900
6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths
Renovated Multifamily Investment Opportunity Near UPenn & Drexel! Welcome to 3809 Haverford Avenue, a spacious three-story property offering an attractive combination of location, flexibility, recent improvements, and income-producing potential just minutes from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University campuses. Legally approved for multifamily use and zoned RM-1, the property offers a versatile 6-bedroom, 5-full-bath layout designed to provide flexibility for investors, owner-occupants, multigenerational living, or other permitted income-producing uses. The layout is especially functional across the three levels. The main level features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a kitchen, and its own washer and dryer. The next level offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, creating substantial additional living space. The third level features 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, a kitchen, and its own washer and dryer, providing added privacy and flexibility within the property. The current owner has completed several improvements, including fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring, an additional bedroom and full bathroom, and a cleaned and refreshed rear yard ready for recreation, entertaining, or outdoor enjoyment. The property is light and bright throughout, and the existing appliances are in excellent working condition. With two kitchen areas, two laundry setups, six bedrooms, and five full bathrooms, the property offers an adaptable configuration that can appeal to investors seeking a university-area multifamily opportunity as well as buyers looking for an owner-occupant property with flexible living arrangements. Additional features include central air, natural-gas heat, a full basement for storage, a private rear yard, and convenient on-street parking. Located near UPenn, Drexel University, University City, public transportation, restaurants, shopping, and major employment centers, 3809 Haverford Avenue combines a highly convenient location with the bedroom count, bathroom count, and flexible layout that investors often seek in a university-area multifamily property. Whether you're expanding your investment portfolio or looking for a versatile owner-occupant opportunity, this renovated 6-bedroom, 5-bath multifamily property offers recent improvements, RM-1 zoning, legally approved multifamily use, two kitchens, two laundry areas, and excellent proximity to UPenn and Drexel. Schedule your showing and explore the possibilities. Owner added a new room and bathroom recently, the new SQFT approximately 2200.

3809 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne. Contact:

3826 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia
$319,999
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths
Updated 4 bedroom, 2 full and 1 half bathroom home now available! Upon arrival, you'll notice a well kept block, a front porch and ample street parking on the exterior. From there, a free flowing open concept boasting natural light, half bathroom, modern kitchen, dining and living room combination on the main level. Next, 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and tons of closet space upstairs. And finally, a clean unfinished basement and a large rear patio perfect for entertaining friends and family! Could it get any better? It does! This home also has a newer HVAC system, plumbing, electric and appliances throughout. In addition, it's near all the public transportation and major transit you need to make the commute a breeze so make your appointment today before it's too late!

3826 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of KW Empower. Contact:

704 N Preston St, Philadelphia
$399,000
UPDATED TRIPLEX IN WEST PHILADELPHIA | 3 UNITS | 5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | INCOME PRODUCING | NEAR DREXEL UNIVERSITY & UPENN Welcome to 704 N. Preston St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, a beautifully refreshed triplex offering an exciting combination of updated living space, rental income, flexibility, and an incredible location near Philadelphia's renowned universities and University City. This property has experienced significant improvements since its previous listing, creating an opportunity that is worth seeing in person. The front facade has been completely refreshed in a beautiful blue color, giving the property a distinctive and welcoming appearance. The rear yard has also been completely cleaned and improved, creating a more enjoyable outdoor space for residents. One of the most significant improvements is the first floor, which has been transformed into a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence. This unit is currently being successfully utilized as a furnished mid term rental through Airbnb, serving students and other guests seeking convenient housing close to Philadelphia's major universities. The property currently generates $4,365 per month in rental income, providing a current annualized rental figure of $52,380. Current Rent Roll Apt A generates $2,000 per month through Airbnb Apt B generates $1,250 per month Apt C generates $1,115 per month With three separate units, this property provides flexibility for an investor, owner occupant, or buyer looking to combine personal use with rental income. The first floor offers the opportunity to live in a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence while collecting rental income from the two additional units. Alternatively, an investor can continue utilizing the existing rental structure and explore additional opportunities for furnished, mid term, or traditional leasing. The second floor features a comfortable 1 bedroom apartment with a spacious living area, kitchen, and full bathroom. The third floor offers a studio style apartment with its own kitchen, living and sleeping space, and full bathroom. The property also features three electric meters and three electric water heaters, supporting the property's three unit configuration. The property is zoned RM 1 and has a forced air heating system. The main roof and porch roof were replaced in 2025. Location is another major advantage. Located just off Fairmount Avenue, 704 N. Preston St. places residents within convenient reach of Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, University City, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Center City, public transportation, restaurants, retail, parks, and major Philadelphia roadways. The proximity to Drexel University and Penn makes this location particularly appealing for students, faculty, medical professionals, and others connected to the surrounding academic and employment centers. Easy access to I 95, I 76, and the Schuylkill Expressway also provides convenient transportation throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding region. The surrounding neighborhood has seen substantial reinvestment and new construction, creating an evolving residential environment with continued interest from homeowners and real estate investors. Whether you are searching for an owner occupied triplex, a Philadelphia investment property, a university area rental, or a flexible multi unit property with furnished rental potential, 704 N. Preston St. offers multiple possibilities.

704 N Preston St, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of Real of Pennsylvania. Contact:

705 N Dekalb St, Philadelphia
$160,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths
Welcome to this two-bedroom, one-bathroom townhome in Mantua. The first floor opens to a spacious living and dining area, offering flexibility for everyday living and entertaining. Attractive flooring continues through both the first and second floors, giving the home a consistent look throughout. Beyond the dining area, the kitchen features a stainless steel hood/range and has ample countertop space for meal preparation and cooking. Access to the back yard is through the kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, each with its own closet for personal storage purposes. An updated full bathroom with a toilet, vanity, and tub/shower combination completes the second floor. The property needs repairs and offers an opportunity for a buyer to add their own finishing touches. Whether you’re looking for a place to call home or adding another property to your investment portfolio, schedule a showing to see what this Mantua property has to offer.

705 N Dekalb St, Philadelphia

Listing courtesy of SJI Jackson Realty, LLC. Contact:

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