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
For sale
$450,000
1542 Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
--beds
--baths
3,400sqft
Triplex
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$438,100 Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated second floorThree bedroomsTwo bathrooms
- 1 day |
- 54 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sundy Y Sokun 215-667-3250,
Realty One Group Restore 3024636548
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2662886
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: $132/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
$438,100
$416,000 - $460,000
$1,928/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Neighborhood: North Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Duckrey Tanner SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10High School of Engineering & ScienceGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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