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Prime Adaptive Reuse / Retail Opportunity - Emerging Tioga Corridor Positioned in the rapidly evolving Tioga section of Philadelphia, just minutes from Temple University, 3620 N. 17th Street presents an exceptional adaptive reuse and commercial investment opportunity in one of North Philadelphia's steadily transforming corridors. This well-maintained two-story property, once a long-standing neighborhood favorite church, has a strong community presence and offers potential for continued institutional use or creative commercial repositioning. The building features a spacious 1650 SF open floor plan with excellent functional flexibility for a wide variety of retail, community, office, creative, wellness, educational, or specialty commercial uses. The property is in good overall condition and has benefited from recent exterior and roof upgrades, minimizing immediate capital improvement concerns for owner-users and investors alike. Its versatile layout, high ceilings, and expansive interior configuration create an ideal canvas for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, medical-related services, fitness concepts, event-oriented uses, boutique retail, professional offices, restaurant/café concepts, daycare, educational facilities, or mixed commercial occupancy strategies. Presently zoned RSA-5, the property may offer additional adaptive reuse and redevelopment potential, subject to purchaser verification and approval by the City of Philadelphia. Investors and owner-users alike should recognize the increasing demand for strategically located commercial and mixed-use assets throughout this emerging section of North Philadelphia. Strategically situated near major transportation corridors, public transit, Temple University, and ongoing neighborhood redevelopment initiatives, this location offers strong long-term upside potential driven by continued residential growth, institutional expansion, and increasing commercial demand throughout the surrounding Tioga and North Philadelphia marketplace. Please note: all existing church pews, supplies, furniture, and related equipment will be removed by the seller prior to closing, allowing the purchaser to take delivery of a clean and versatile space ready for repositioning and customization. Property Highlights Long-standing neighborhood church institution Former converted religious institution Two-story commercial structure Spacious open floor plan configuration Good overall building condition Recent exterior improvements completed Recently upgraded roof Present zoning: RSA-5 Excellent adaptive reuse potential Ideal for multiple retail and commercial uses Strong visibility and neighborhood presence Convenient access to public transportation and major thoroughfares Minutes from Temple University and surrounding redevelopment activity Located within Philadelphia's emerging Tioga corridor Church pews, supplies, and equipment excluded from sale and to be removed prior to closing An outstanding opportunity for investors, developers, nonprofits, owner-users, and visionary entrepreneurs seeking a strategically positioned commercial asset with substantial repositioning and income-producing potential.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 2 | LAST UPDATED | 5/28/2026 |
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| YEAR BUILT | 1930 | COMMUNITY | 19140 (19140) |
| COUNTY | PHILADELPHIA | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Commercial |
| School District | PHILADELPHIA CITY |
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| AIR | Electric, Window Unit(s) |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Gas Water Heater |
| AREA | 19140 (19140) |
| HEAT | Baseboard, Electric |
| LOT | 871 sq ft |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 15.00 x 70.00 |
| PARKING | On Street |
| SEWER | Public Sewer |
| TAXES | 1265 |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | City |
| WATER | Public |
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