Located on Locust Ave. in Philadelphia’s Germantown section, 543 Locust Ave. is a spacious 2.5-story twin offering four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a layout full of potential. The main level features an open concept with exposed brick walls in the living room, a breakfast room, kitchen, and a rear enclosed shed that leads to a fenced backyard—offering plenty of opportunity for outdoor enjoyment. Upstairs, the second floor includes three well-proportioned bedrooms and a full hall bathroom, while the third floor serves as a private primary suite with its own full bath. The large basement provides ample storage and includes a half bathroom. A shared driveway leads to a detached one-car garage, offering off-street parking and additional functionality. This home is ideal for an investor or a buyer with vision—someone looking for a canvas they can shape into their own space and bring back the charm this property once held.
Sold for $166,500
$166,500
543 E Locust Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
4beds
2,495sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,128 Square Feet Lot
$356,500 Zestimate®
$67/sqft
$2,253 Estimated rent
Home value
$356,500
$307,000 - $403,000
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Detached one-car garageOff-street parkingFenced backyardExposed brick wallsOpen conceptBreakfast roomAmple storage
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Listed by:
Christopher Nelson 484-576-7430,
Genstone Realty
Bought with:
Kinny Peterkin, rs352405
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2514188
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- None, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,495
- Total interior livable area: 2,495 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,495
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Detached, On Street, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,128 sqft
- Dimensions: 28.00 x 114.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 122071000
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Germantown
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203(k),Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Sold | $166,500-55.4%$67/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2514188 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2023 | Sold | $373,000-21.5%$149/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $474,900+691.5%$190/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2208364 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2022 | Sold | $60,000$24/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,337 +31.4% | $238,400 +31.4% |
| 2024 | $2,539 | $181,400 |
| 2023 | $2,539 +57.9% | $181,400 |
| 2022 | $1,608 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,608 -4.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,680 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,680 -9% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,845 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,845 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,845 | $127,400 +474.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $22,176 |
| 2011 | -- | $22,176 |
| 2010 | -- | $22,176 |
| 2009 | -- | $22,176 |
| 2008 | -- | $22,176 |
| 2007 | -- | $22,176 +5.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $20,992 |
| 2005 | -- | $20,992 +9.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $19,168 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,568 +32% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,312 |
| 2000 | -- | $13,312 |
| 1999 | -- | $13,312 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Germantown East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Roosevelt Theodore Middle SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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