Your Next Project Awaits at 542 Martin Street. An incredible opportunity for investors or dedicated owner-occupants ready to roll up their sleeves! Located in the desirable Roxborough area, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom detached row home is a true handyman special just waiting for your vision and sweat equity to bring it back to life. Priced to reflect the work needed, this home offers significant potential, featuring original hardwood floors, high ceilings, newer double-paned windows already installed for a head start on efficiency, and charming outdoor spaces including a welcoming front porch and a private backyard. This property is being sold "as-is", is an estate, and is a fantastic chance to customize a home exactly to your tastes.
Sold for $260,000
$260,000
542 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
3beds
1,358sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
2,000 Square Feet Lot
$384,200 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$2,454 Estimated rent
Home value
$384,200
$342,000 - $426,000
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Private backyardWelcoming front porchHigh ceilingsOriginal hardwood floorsNewer double-paned windows
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Listed by:
Claudia McGill 267-992-9467,
Compass RE
Bought with:
Al LaBrusciano, RS149026A
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
Lorraine D'Ulisse, RS349272
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2558940
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,358
- Total interior livable area: 1,358 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,358
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 213172900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Below Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Roxborough
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $299,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,196
- Date on market: 11/19/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Sold | $260,000$191/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2558940 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Pending sale | $260,000$191/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2558940 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $260,000+173.7%$191/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2558940 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2016 | Sold | $95,000-50%$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2016 | Listed for sale | $190,000$140/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,197 +22.7% | $299,800 +22.7% |
| 2024 | $3,421 | $244,400 |
| 2023 | $3,421 +31.6% | $244,400 |
| 2022 | $2,599 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,599 +3.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,508 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,508 -2.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,563 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,563 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,563 | $183,100 +799.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $20,352 |
| 2011 | -- | $20,352 |
| 2010 | -- | $20,352 |
| 2009 | -- | $20,352 |
| 2008 | -- | $20,352 |
| 2007 | -- | $20,352 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $18,944 |
| 2005 | -- | $18,944 |
| 2004 | -- | $18,944 +3.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $18,304 +9% |
| 2002 | -- | $16,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $16,800 |
| 1999 | -- | $16,800 |
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Neighborhood: Roxborough
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cook-Wissahickon SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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.
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Estimated market value
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