Welcome to a charming and thoughtfully reimagined 2-bedroom twin in the heart of Roxborough, where classic Philadelphia character meets the comforts of modern living. Tucked along a quiet, one-way block with mature trees and landscaping, this home offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from the growing Ridge Avenue corridor and the restaurants, shops, and everything you love about Main Street Manayunk. A sweet front porch and classic Tofani front door set the tone. Inside, warm hardwood floors and abundant natural light flow throughout the home. The spacious front living room features a special reading nook with built-in bookshelves—a cozy little corner made for curling up with a good book, surrounded by plants and sunlight. The adjoining dining room leads to a beautifully updated kitchen with corian countertops, a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and a new five-burner stove. Just beyond the kitchen is the jewel of the home: a newly constructed, finished sunroom wrapped in eight windows and crowned with a wainscoted ceiling. Bright and serene, it makes an inspiring home office, creative space, or simply a place to pause and enjoy the view. It opens to a lovingly landscaped backyard oasis, complete with a full shed, gated alley access, and a gorgeous sweet bay magnolia tree. Downstairs, the finished basement adds even more flexibility, with dedicated laundry and storage, a recently added half bath, and versatile space ready for a home gym, rec room, or additional living area. Upstairs, two exceptionally spacious and sunny bedrooms offer plenty of room to breathe. The primary bedroom features generous storage and Jack-and-Jill access to a timeless bathroom with classic tile, wainscoting, built-in shelving, and modern fixtures. The front bedroom is equally generous, with windows on three walls filling the room with light. Thoughtfully converted from three bedrooms to two, the home now offers a more spacious and intuitive layout designed around how people actually live. As a semi-detached twin, it enjoys the light and openness that can be hard to find in the classic Philadelphia rowhome. Efficient radiant heat, a newer boiler, and a mini-split system provide comfortable, efficient climate control year-round. Warm, bright, private, and wonderfully livable, this is a home with the kind of spaces that invite you to settle in and stay awhile.
Pending
$309,000
512 Gerhard St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
2beds
1,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
1,479 Square Feet Lot
$315,300 Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lovingly landscaped backyard oasisRecently added half bathFull shedAbundant natural lightSweet front porchGated alley accessBeautifully updated kitchen
- 14 days
- 987
- 66
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan McLaughlin 215-498-4379,
Compass RE 6108223356,
Co-Listing Agent: Jacqueline Mclaughlin 917-750-2749,
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2659440
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 17
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Wainscotting
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,260
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Lighting
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,479 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 71.00
- Features: Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 213156310
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Roxborough
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $142,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,998
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203(k),PHFA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Attached Shelves / Book Cases
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$315,300
$300,000 - $331,000
$2,026/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Pending sale | $309,000$245/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $309,000+81.8%$245/sqft |
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| 5/31/2016 | Sold | $170,000+3%$135/sqft |
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| 4/13/2016 | Pending sale | $165,000$131/sqft |
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| 4/5/2016 | Listed for sale | $165,000$131/sqft |
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| 5/9/2015 | Listing removed | $165,000$131/sqft |
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| 4/19/2015 | Listed for sale | $165,000-12.7%$131/sqft |
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| 4/19/2007 | Sold | $189,000+105.4%$150/sqft |
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| 10/18/2004 | Sold | $92,000+39.4%$73/sqft |
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| 6/11/1998 | Sold | $66,000$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,901 +22.9% | $278,700 +22.9% |
| 2024 | $3,175 | $226,800 |
| 2023 | $3,175 +20.5% | $226,800 |
| 2022 | $2,634 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,634 +3.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,542 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,542 +5.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,417 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,417 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,417 +26.4% | $172,700 +764.9% |
| 2012 | $1,912 | $19,968 |
| 2011 | -- | $19,968 |
| 2010 | -- | $19,968 |
| 2009 | -- | $19,968 |
| 2008 | -- | $19,968 |
| 2007 | -- | $19,968 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $18,560 |
| 2005 | -- | $18,560 |
| 2004 | -- | $18,560 +5.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,600 +5.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $16,640 |
| 2000 | -- | $16,640 |
| 1999 | -- | $16,640 |
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Neighborhood: Roxborough
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





