About 6142 W Columbia Ave
PRIME INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY: High-potential, full-rehab property sitting on desirable street in the heart of Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood. Featuring a classic front porch, a generous footprint (approx. 2,736 sq. ft.), a 25x150 backyard accessible by car, this property is tailor-made for an investor ready to capture major upside with 2 possible high yield investment visions: Vision 1: The Multi-Family Conversion (Cash-Flow Powerhouse). Positioned in a Just minutes away from Saint Joseph’s University campuses, making it an ideal off-campus housing target for students, faculty, or staff. Follow the proven blueprint of other successful buildings on the block and convert this massive footprint into a 3 to 4-unit multi-family income-producing asset. Vision 2: The Fix-and-Flip With comparable renovated properties commanding strong resale figures in the immediate area, a full-scale cosmetic and structural modernization will unlock the immense equity hidden inside this spacious 7-bedroom, 3-bathroom envelope. Strip it down, reimagine the open-concept layout, upgrade the systems, and capitalize on the premium outdoor space (backyard + rare driveway parking) to flip it to a retail buyer looking for a turnkey home. Surrounded by parks, local shopping and excellent connectivity with quick access to regional public transit lines, local bus routes, major corridors like City Avenue (US-1) and Lancaster Avenue, and easy commutes into Center City or out to the Main Line makes this project even more attractive for owner occupant buyer.
Features of 6142 W Columbia Ave
| MLS® # | PAPH2670222 |
|---|---|
| Price | $245,000 |
| Bedrooms | 7 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 2,736 |
| Acres | 0.09 |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Twin/Semi-Detached |
| Style | Traditional |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 6142 W Columbia Ave |
|---|---|
| Area | 19151 |
| Subdivision | PHILADELPHIA |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| County | PHILADELPHIA-PA |
| State | PA |
| Municipality | PHILADELPHIA |
| Zip Code | 19151 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Electric Available, Water Available, Sewer Available |
|---|---|
| Is Waterfront | No |
Interior
| Heating | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Cooling | None |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Full, Interior Access, Walkout Level |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplaces | Brick |
| Stories | 3 |
Exterior
| Exterior | Brick, Brick Front |
|---|---|
| Roof | Flat |
| Construction | Masonry, Brick, Brick Front |
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| District | PHILADELPHIA CITY |
|---|
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 13th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 11 |
| Zoning | RSA3 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown |
|---|---|
| Contact Info | (215) 887-0400 |
