1601 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
St. John's Baptist Church · Specialty Property For Sale · 11,582 SF

Bring your vision. There are so many possibilities. This church presents a wonderful opportunity in the evolving, redevelopment community of South Philadelphia. The exterior is constructed with radially laid bricks. The tall bell tower gives a distinct character to the structure. There are 3-different style roof systems: slate roof, flat roof, and metal tower roof. The first floor consists of a main sanctuary, chapel, office, vestibule and two stairways leading to the balcony area. Outlining the sanctuary are many large colorful stained glass windows, vaulted dome and wooden ceilings, baptismal pool and choir section with organ and piano. The chapel is large with a raised stage and many display cases. Off the chapel is a children's Sunday school area that leads to an outdoor playground. The upper level contains large offices, conference rooms, bathrooms, classrooms and balcony. The basement has a large open area that was used as a nursery and pre-K school and there is an industrial kitchen along with many storage rooms. The church is being sold in "as-is" and "where-is" condition and is listed in the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.