Handyman Special with built-in equity! Welcome to 562 Martin Street, a prime value-add opportunity in Roxborough, Philadelphia, perfect for investors or savvy buyers ready to add their own touches to a wonderful home. This property is currently set up as a 3 bedroom / 1 bath with a 730 square feet basement waiting to be finished to your liking. There is a porch and garden at the front, and a sizable deck and large fenced yard at the back. There is plenty of space to add an additional bathroom and/or a powder room at any level of the house. The home already has ducted forced air HVAC and newer vinyl windows. In 2020 the water heater was replaced and the roof was resurfaced. The original hardwood floors and staircase are in good shape; you can easily restore them to keep the home's charm, or you can start fresh and go modern. The location is unparalleled just off Ridge Avenue in Roxborough with its abundance of restaurants and shops. Starbucks is at the end of your block, a supermarket is around the corner, the highly acclaimed White Yak restaurant is just down the street, and you're a short walk from one of the best cheesesteak spots in Philly! Best of all you're just minutes walk from Wissahickon Park! This property needs work and is being SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS. It's priced to sell and won't last long. Bring your contractor! Exclusions: Appliance are AS-IS and have no monetary value
Pending
Price increase: $35.1K (6/26)
$235,000
562 Martin St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
3beds
1,276sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1950
1,445 Square Feet Lot
$279,700 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garden at the frontSizable deckOriginal hardwood floorsDucted forced air hvacNewer vinyl windows
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
mike nijim 267-581-8895,
Realty Mark Cityscape-Huntingdon Valley 2155837777
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2640982
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,276
- Total interior livable area: 1,276 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,276
- 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: 1,445 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 213173800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Roxborough
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,792
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$279,700
$241,000 - $316,000
$2,192/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2026 | Pending sale | $235,000$184/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Contingent | $235,000+17.6%$184/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+159.4%$157/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $77,076$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2017 | Listing removed | $1,550$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,550$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,792 +22.5% | $270,900 +22.5% |
| 2024 | $3,095 | $221,100 |
| 2023 | $3,095 +19.1% | $221,100 |
| 2022 | $2,599 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,599 +1.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,555 +28.1% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,995 +5% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,900 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,900 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,900 +4.5% | $165,700 +880.7% |
| 2012 | $1,818 | $16,896 |
| 2011 | -- | $16,896 |
| 2010 | -- | $16,896 |
| 2009 | -- | $16,896 |
| 2008 | -- | $16,896 |
| 2007 | -- | $16,896 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,712 |
| 2005 | -- | $15,712 |
| 2004 | -- | $15,712 +3.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $15,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $15,200 |
| 2000 | -- | $15,200 |
| 1999 | -- | $15,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Roxborough
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: 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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