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540 E Penn St, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

$180,000

Home List Price

$2,138*

Closing Credit

7 Bedrooms
4 Full Baths
2,256 SqFt
$80/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

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540 E Penn St, Philadelphia$180,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,138*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1900
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2312844
Lot Size0.03 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 540 E Penn St

Fantastic opportunity to purchase this home located directly beside La Salle! This 3 story 7 bedroom, 4 bath home would make a fantastic investment property to add to your portfolio or keep it as your personal home. Nearby access to train and bus stops. The property is in need of work. Previous income on this property was as follows; Basement- $650 #1- $500 #2- $450 #3- $450 #4- $450 #5- $450 #6- $350

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 2,256 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
  • Office Phone: (215) 646-2900
  • Listing Agent: Sharyn Soliman

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator, Oven, Gas Range
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Floor Plan - Traditional

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedroom Count: 7

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Promise Academy at Martin Luther King High School, Public District Grades 9-12

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Towards W Clarckson Ave

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $180,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $80/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $995
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$258.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$196

Avg. Days On Market

50

# of Sold Homes

960

540 E Penn St vs Philadelphia

115 DAYS ON ROCKET

+65 Days

$180,000

-$78.8K Less

$80/SqFt

-$116 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $78.8K less than the Median Sold Price and $116/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2312844

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
  • Office Phone: (215) 646-2900
  • Listing Agent: Sharyn Soliman

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

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Last updated on: 5/17/2024, 2:20:34 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Aug 13, 2018Home Sold
$55,000
Aug 25, 2017Home Sold
$29,250
Apr 12, 2012Home Sold
$99,000
Oct 19, 2009Home Sold
$39,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$995 -
2019$1,040$74,300
2018$1,285$91,800
2017$1,285$91,800

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

High School

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  • Promise Academy at Martin Luther King High School

  • 6100 Stenton Ave

  • 1.19 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $35,808. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 540 E Penn St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 540 E Penn St property is $180,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 540 E Penn St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 540 E Penn St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 540 E Penn St are:
Promise Academy at Martin Luther King High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $995 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on August 13, 2018 for $55,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 540 E Penn St has 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 540 E Penn St is 2,256 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 540 E Penn St is 1900.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19144›540 E Penn St

This home is located at 540 E Penn St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19144 in the Germantown / Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 2,256 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $180,000.

Philadelphia, PA housing market in April 2024 saw over 242 listings sold above listed price, more than 216 sold at listed price and over 502 sold below. Between March 2024 and April 2024, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 9.8%. In April 2024, listings were on the market for 50 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $258,806.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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