Large Porch front Roxborough twin duplex is now available. This is an Excellent opportunity to own this turn-key investment property. The first floor has been recently refurbished and is vacant for the potential owner occupant. Enter through the common entrance off front porch into vestibule area leading to first and second floor units. Enter the 1st floor unit into the living Room with hard wood floors, high ceilings, and great light. The first-floor kitchen features 36-inch Hard wood cabinets, tile backsplash and eat in butcher-block high-top countertop. The bedroom is in the back and has new wall-to-wall carpet. The 3-piece tile bath was also recently refurbished. The first-floor unit has access to a large full basement with laundry area and lots of storage space. There is a small rear room for storage and leads to large rear yard. The 2 and 3rdnd floor unit is currently occupied. There are 3 bedrooms and both newer ceramic tile kitchen and bathroom and laundry area. Lots of natural light and space.
Under contract
Price cut: $10K (5/17)
$399,900
481 Gerhard St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
10beds
--baths
1,927sqft
Duplex
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Laundry areaLarge rear yardHigh ceilingsGreat lightTile backsplashLarge porch front
- 117 days |
- 35 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chuck Swartz 215-961-6000,
Re/Max One Realty (215) 961-6003
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2589938
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,927
- Total interior livable area: 1,927 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,576 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.00 x 208.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 212077500
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Roxborough
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $492,500
- Annual tax amount: $6,894
- Date on market: 3/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: 2 Washer, 2 Dryer, 2 Refrigerators, As Is Condition
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,213/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Contingent | $399,900$208/sqft |
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| 5/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900-2.4%$208/sqft |
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| 5/3/2026 | Contingent | $409,900$213/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Price change | $409,900-6.8%$213/sqft |
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| 3/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,900+144.4%$228/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2589938 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2007 | Sold | $180,000+239.6%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2002 | Sold | $53,000$28/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,894 +53.4% | $492,500 +53.4% |
| 2024 | $4,495 | $321,100 |
| 2023 | $4,495 +17.7% | $321,100 |
| 2022 | $3,819 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,819 +13.1% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,378 | -- |
| 2017 | $3,378 +7.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,143 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,143 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,143 +4.5% | $224,500 +552.6% |
| 2012 | $3,008 | $34,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $34,400 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $32,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,000 +49.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $21,440 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $19,488 +6.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,304 |
| 2000 | -- | $18,304 |
| 1999 | -- | $18,304 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Roxborough
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Dobson James SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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