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PRICE $265,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
SIZE 2,520 sqft
LOT SIZE 2,614 sqft

2520 SF heated former commercial garage workshop for plumbing and heating contractor with full bathroom, built out to property limits of 2663 SF. Located on a dead-end street at the base of legendary Helen Hill with other garages, residential housing, and a church. Built in 1971, frontage is 37' 6" across addresses 3625, 3627, and 3629 Helen Street. Property stretches back 71' 0". Walls and roof supported by cinder block. Poured concrete floor with front center floor drain and no defects. Open floor space with extensive shelving and cabinets around perimeter. Parking for 8 or more heavy vehicles inside. Two overhead garage doors, one at-grade pedestrian door, one bathroom window all facing front. Steel garage doors are 9' high by 8' 10" wide with locks. Middle garage door has LiftMaster electric lift mechanism re-programmed with two Security+ remote controls with new batteries. Pedestrian solid wood door measures 6' 8" high by 3' wide with keyed knob lock and keyed deadbolt and a padlock on exterior steel bar door. Roof is supported by three oversized steel I-beams and slopes rear to front with roof drain located center front. Clearance to first (lowest) I-beam is 9' 11" from floor. Rear 1/4 of ceiling wired for exhaust fan. Bathroom is 102 SF 17' long by 6' wide by 8' high with toilet, vanity, stall shower, and changing area. Separately vented 30-gallon natural gas hot water heater located over bathroom with drain pan piped to laundry tub. Full size laundry tub located outside bathroom with nearby hose connection. 5" main sewer drain size. 1" water service. First 4 ft of water inlet pipes and meter are insulated to protect from freezing. Two overhead natural gas space heaters: primary forced air Modine unit heats entire garage; secondary infrared Modine unit rated 60,000 BTU heats work area in back corner. Nearest fire hydrant is directly across the street from the center overhead door. 240-Volt 100-Amp electric service with circuit breakers. Electric, water, and gas utility meters all located inside and read remotely. This property has a solid infrastructure but needs cosmetic fixes inside caused by prior roof leaks. Owner has spent past 12 years organizing and selling contents and repairing and upgrading infrastructure including: Replaced pitch and pebble roof with 15-year warranty rubber membrane over 2" thick insulating panels December 2018, installed roof crickets and new front wall flashing with 10-year warranty February 2024. Installed custom steel bars inside over window and outside steel bar door over pedestrian wood door July 2016. Replaced 5" curb trap, water & sewer boxes, and new sidewalk block October 2018. Serviced electric door lift mechanism November 2018, replaced central garage door September 2024. Installed quarter turn main water shutoff before meter December 2019, new 20-year water meter April 2024. PGW replaced service main March 2025, new meter on April 2025. Primary space heater fan & motor replaced January 2015. Replaced storm windows & screens with new screen and plexiglass panels September 2022. Repaired laundry tub drain and replaced faucet July 2017. Began replacing overhead bulbs with LED December 2023. Prior roof leaks at wall next to bathroom damaged bathroom framing needing rework. Bathroom toilet and stall shower are in good condition, but sink needs new vanity frame yet plumbing continues to operate. Possibility of adding residential space above existing garage space, already done at other properties on the same block. Property is being sold in its present "as-is" condition & is loaded with plumbing, heating and electrical parts and tools from prior owner's estate. No warranties expressed or implied. Buyer will be responsible to clear out the property except for the items Seller is taking.

DAYS ON MARKET 197 LAST UPDATED 6/13/2025
YEAR BUILT 1971 COMMUNITY 19134 (19134)
COUNTY PHILADELPHIA STATUS Active
PROPERTY TYPE(S) Commercial

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School District PHILADELPHIA CITY

PRICE HISTORY
Prior to May 15, '25 $311,000
May 15, '25 - May 30, '25 $299,000
May 30, '25 - Jun 13, '25 $275,000
Jun 13, '25 - Today $265,000


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR None
APPLIANCES Gas Water Heater
AREA 19134 (19134)
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
LOT 2614 sq ft
LOT DIMENSIONS 38.00 x 71.00
PARKING Private, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
TAXES 1763
UTILITIES Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
WATER Public
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