Great opportunity to own a classic two-story brick row home built in 1920, located in the desirable Germantown section of Philadelphia. This property features a covered front porch and a modest rear yard, offering both charm and outdoor space. The main level includes a spacious living room, formal dining room, and kitchen. The upper level offers three well-sized bedrooms and one full bathroom. A full unfinished basement provides additional storage or potential for future improvements. Conveniently situated with easy access to major highways and Center City, the property is also close to parks, shopping, and public transportation. This home presents an excellent opportunity for both owner-occupants and investors alike
Pending
$84,900
539 E Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144
3beds
1,050sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
780 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modest rear yardFull unfinished basementCovered front porchThree well-sized bedroomsFormal dining room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Jo Potts 215-242-4050,
Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy 2152473600,
Listing Team: Mary Jo Potts
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2597210
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,050
- Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,050
- 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: 780 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 52.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 592078600
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: In Foreclosure
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Other
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $149,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,085
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Other,Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,666/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2012 | Listing removed | $99,000$94/sqft |
Source: Full Details from Broker Site #6096758 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2012 | Listed for sale | $99,000+330.4%$94/sqft |
Source: Tag Realty 2 LLC dba Keller Williams Realty #6096758 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2012 | Sold | $23,000-23.1%$22/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2011 | Listed for sale | $29,900$28/sqft |
Source: Quality Real Estate, Inc. #5971737 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,086 +35.1% | $149,000 +35.1% |
| 2024 | $1,544 | $110,300 |
| 2023 | $1,544 +40.7% | $110,300 |
| 2022 | $1,097 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,097 -4.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,146 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,146 +9.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,050 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,050 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,050 -8% | $85,200 +1205.1% |
| 2012 | $1,142 | $6,528 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,528 |
| 2010 | -- | $6,528 |
| 2009 | -- | $6,528 |
| 2008 | -- | $6,528 |
| 2007 | -- | $6,528 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,080 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,080 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,080 +9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $5,536 +7.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,152 +7.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $4,800 |
| 1999 | -- | $4,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Germantown Morton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Roosevelt Theodore Middle SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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