For sale

Price cut: $10K (9/17)

$439,999

1542 Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

--beds

--baths

3,400sqft

$2,924/mo

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Triplex

Built in 1915

-- sqft lot

$430,900 Zestimate^®

$129/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Updated second floorThree bedroomsTwo bathrooms

Bring your vision to this spacious three-story mixed-use property near Temple University. Offering more than 3,500 square feet, the building features two first-floor commercial spaces and separately metered residential space above. One storefront includes a working commercial kitchen and hood, while the second requires renovation and offers endless possibilities for your business concept. The updated second floor features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The unfinished third floor provides additional value-add potential and may offer possibilities for studio units or another configuration, subject to city approval. This CMX-1 property is an exciting opportunity for an investor or owner-operator. Sold in as-is condition. Buyer must independently verify zoning, permitted uses, licenses, unit count, dimensions, permits, development potential, and historic-registry status. SOLD AS IS CONDITION

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Facts & features

Interior

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,400
Total interior livable area: 3,400 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,742 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade
Parcel number: 871603170
Zoning: CMX1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Triplex

Materials

Brick, Masonry, Other

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1915
Major remodel year: 2025

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $129/sqft
Tax assessed value: $313,600
Annual tax amount: $4,389
Date on market: 8/23/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Inclusions: Refrigerator, Range, Range Hood, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer / Dryer, All Window Treatments, All Light Fixtures, All Kitchen Commercial Equipment.
Exclusions: Personal Items
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$430,900

$409,000 - $452,000

$1,246/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/17/2026	Price change	$439,999-2.2%$129/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2662886 Report a problem
8/23/2026	Listed for sale	$450,000+50%$132/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2662886 Report a problem
6/27/2025	Sold	$300,000+36.4%$88/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/8/2009	Sold	$220,000$65/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,792 +58.4%	$413,800 +58.4%
2024	$3,658	$261,300
2023	$3,658 -3.2%	$261,300
2022	$3,779	--
2021	$3,779 -22.9%	--
2018	$4,899 +8.3%	--
2017	$4,524 +73.4%	--
2016	$2,609	--
2015	$2,609	--
2014	$2,609	$122,900 +5386.6%
2012	--	$2,240
2011	--	$2,240
2010	--	$2,240
2009	--	$2,240
2008	--	$2,240
2007	--	$2,240
2006	--	$2,240
2005	--	$2,240
2004	--	$2,240
2003	--	$2,240
2002	--	$2,240
2000	--	$2,240
1999	--	$2,240