Investor opportunity in Germantown. Well-maintained single-family home featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The property is in good condition with a long-term tenant in place for over 10 years. Currently rented for $800/month, providing consistent rental income. It can be delivered vacant. Ideal for buy-and-hold investors with future upside potential. Conveniently located near public transportation, shopping, and major roadways. NOTE: The property will be sold in AS-IS condition. The buyer is responsible for U&O.
Sold for $87,500
$87,500
542 E Herman St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
3beds
1,050sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1950
750 Square Feet Lot
$135,100 Zestimate®
$83/sqft
$1,872 Estimated rent
Home value
$135,100
$128,000 - $142,000
$1,872/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kirk Waechter 866-327-7673,
Prosperity Real Estate & Investment Services
Bought with:
Kirk Waechter, RM423448
Prosperity Real Estate & Investment Services
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2572302
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Other, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Other
- 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: 750 sqft
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 50.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 592082900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $87,500-37.1%$83/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2572302 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2026 | Pending sale | $139,000$132/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2572302 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Price change | $139,000+16.8%$132/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2572302 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $119,000+153.2%$113/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2572302 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2007 | Sold | $47,000$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,953 +33.9% | $139,500 +33.9% |
| 2024 | $1,459 | $104,200 |
| 2023 | $1,459 +53.5% | $104,200 |
| 2022 | $950 | -- |
| 2021 | $950 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $992 | -- |
| 2017 | $992 -11.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,118 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,118 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,118 +4.5% | $79,900 +814.6% |
| 2012 | $1,071 | $8,736 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,736 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,736 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,736 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,736 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,736 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $8,128 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,128 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,128 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $7,392 +7.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,880 +7.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,400 |
| 1999 | -- | $6,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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: 0.8 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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Estimated market value
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