871 N 40th St

855 / 0.02
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Prime Corner Lot in West Philly! Investors and builders- come check out this awesome development opportunity in one of the city’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. This ideally located corner lot sits near the Philadelphia Zoo and University City, offering strong visibility and access. With its generous size and prime location, the property is perfectly suited for a range of residential or mixed-use projects.Prime Corner Lot in West Philly! Investors and builders- come check out this awesome development opportunity in one of the city’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. This ideally located corner lot sits near the Philadelphia Zoo and University City, offering strong visibility and access. With its generous size and prime location, the property is perfectly suited for a range of residential or mixed-use projects.
  1. Listed by Caitlin Dailey • KW Empower
    P: (267)-432-3723 caitdailey@kw.com

Property Details for 871 North 40th Street

Tax ID Number
243162000
Ownership
Fee Simple
HOA
No
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Central Air
No
Construction Completed
No
LISTING UPDATED: 09/12/2025 10:19 AM

Property Details for 871 North 40th Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2537098
Days on Market174
Taxes$484 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Fee Simple
Year Built-
Lot Size0.02 AC
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 871 North 40th Street

Lot Size0.02 AC

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Property Information for 871 North 40th Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19104 (19104)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $34,600
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $213
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: SR
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Tax Lot: 107
  • School Tax: $271
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 57.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Current Use: Vacant
  • Parcel ID: 1029717
  • Additional Parcels: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 871 North 40th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2537098

$110,000
Sep 13, 2024

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH2277530

May 6, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2277530

$110,000
Jan 5, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2277530

$130,000
Sep 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2277530

$160,000
May 15, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #623052903

$25,000
May 2, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1000249602

$25,000
Apr 11, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1000249602

Mar 9, 2018

Expired

BRIGHT #1000299213

$25,000
Mar 9, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000249602

$25,000
Mar 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000299213

$25,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/12/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2537098

$110,000
09/13/2024

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH2277530

05/06/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2277530

$110,000
01/05/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2277530

$130,000
09/13/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2277530

$160,000
05/15/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #623052903

$25,000
05/02/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1000249602

$25,000
04/11/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1000249602

03/09/2018

Expired

BRIGHT #1000299213

$25,000
03/09/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000249602

$25,000
03/10/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000299213

$25,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 871 North 40th Street

Taxable ValueLand$34,600Additions-Total$34,600
Tax Record2025$484 ($40 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,773 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,773 SqFtStories3Lot Size855 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1915ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN24-3-1620-00

Schools near 871 North 40th Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

West Philadelphia High School
Public9 to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public6 to 8

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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871 North 40th Street is a 0.02 ac of land for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19104. This property was listed for sale on September 12, 2025 by KW Empower, it's currently listed at $110,000. It has been on the market for a total of 174 days and was last sold on May 15, 2018. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Widener Memorial School, West Philadelphia High School and Middle Years Alternative School. 871 North 40th Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 0.02 ac of land on a 855 sq. ft. / 0.02 acres lot.

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