From the moment you enter, the charm and character of this home captivates. The first floor features high ceilings, wood floors and exposed brick accent wall, large wonderful kitchen with quarry tile floor, ample cabinetry , and updated appliances. Upstairs you will find a spacious main bedroom with exposed brick wall and great loft space that makes for a cozy reading nook or additional storage. The second bedroom has equal charm and includes custom shelving and faces the deep rear yard where you can enjoy your morning coffee from the serene deck. This is simply a great house in a great location, near public transportation, the trails of the Wissahickon, and only twenty minutes drive to Center City.
Sold for $339,000
$339,000
537 Gerhard St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
2beds
1,072sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,535 Square Feet Lot
$347,000 Zestimate®
$316/sqft
$1,812 Estimated rent
Home value
$347,000
$316,000 - $382,000
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Deep rear yardGreat loft spaceWonderful kitchenCozy reading nookUpdated appliancesHigh ceilingsSerene deck
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Listed by:
Paula Seitchik 215-247-3750,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill,
Listing Team: Living Well Homes Collective
Bought with:
Dean Pailas, RS346645
Redfin Corporation
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2492648
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,072
- Total interior livable area: 1,072 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,072
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,535 sqft
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 125.00
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 213151400
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Roxborough
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2025 | Sold | $339,000$316/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2492648 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Pending sale | $339,000$316/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2492648 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Contingent | $339,000$316/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2492648 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $339,000+352%$316/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2492648 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $75,000-60.5%$70/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #PAPH285674_100 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2011 | Sold | $190,000-5%$177/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2011 | Listed for sale | $200,000+603.2%$187/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Real Estate- Blue Bell #5905519 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2008 | Sold | $28,442-85%$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2004 | Sold | $189,900+301.9%$177/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2003 | Sold | $47,250$44/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,960 +25.4% | $282,900 +25.4% |
| 2024 | $3,158 | $225,600 |
| 2023 | $3,158 +25.5% | $225,600 |
| 2022 | $2,517 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,517 +1.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,473 +29.3% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,914 -4.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,998 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,998 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,998 +4.5% | $172,700 +968.7% |
| 2012 | $1,912 | $16,160 |
| 2011 | -- | $16,160 |
| 2010 | -- | $16,160 |
| 2009 | -- | $16,160 |
| 2008 | -- | $16,160 |
| 2007 | -- | $16,160 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,040 |
| 2005 | -- | $15,040 |
| 2004 | -- | $15,040 +4.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $14,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $14,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $14,400 |
| 1999 | -- | $14,400 |
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Neighborhood: Roxborough
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cook-Wissahickon SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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