Charming 5-Bedroom Home in Historic Germantown - Section 8 Vouchers Holders Welcome!
Welcome to this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-full bathrooms home located at 747 East Locust in the heart of Germantown, Philadelphia. With a generous 1400 sq ft of living space, this beautifully updated apartment offers both comfort and style in one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.
Key Features:
Expansive Living Space: Enjoy an open and airy layout, perfect for modern living. The large living area is ideal for entertaining or relaxing at home.
Updated Kitchen: The recently renovated kitchen boasts brand-new cabinets and fixtures, providing a sleek and functional space for cooking and dining.
Historic Charm: The home is situated in Germantown, a neighborhood rich in history and culture, offering easy access to local businesses, cafes, and shops right outside your door.
This home combines the charm of classic architecture with modern updates, all within a community that celebrates both convenience and character. Whether you're a first-time renter or seeking a new place to call home, this home provides a rare blend of space, light, and location.
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Sold for $110,000
$110,000
747 E Locust Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
5beds
1,434sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$248,200 Zestimate®
$77/sqft
$2,128 Estimated rent
Home value
$248,200
$218,000 - $276,000
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Recently renovated kitchenOpen and airy layoutBrand-new cabinets and fixtures
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,434 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 122074600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $2,400
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $77/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,119
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Listing removed | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,400+34.1%$2/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Listing removed | $1,790$1/sqft |
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| 3/11/2025 | Price change | $1,790-38%$1/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,886$2/sqft |
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| 11/7/2024 | Sold | $110,000+138.1%$77/sqft |
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| 2/1/2016 | Sold | $46,200+21.9%$32/sqft |
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| 1/12/2016 | Listed for sale | $37,900-22.7%$26/sqft |
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| 12/1/2015 | Listing removed | $49,000$34/sqft |
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| 9/2/2015 | Price change | $49,000-7.5%$34/sqft |
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| 8/27/2015 | Price change | $53,000-8.6%$37/sqft |
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| 8/18/2015 | Price change | $58,000-7.9%$40/sqft |
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| 6/5/2015 | Price change | $63,000-13.7%$44/sqft |
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| 5/27/2015 | Listed for sale | $73,000+92.1%$51/sqft |
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| 4/15/2014 | Sold | $38,000+313%$26/sqft |
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| 10/16/2006 | Sold | $9,200$6/sqft |
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| 5/6/2005 | Sold | $9,200$6/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,119 +60% | $151,400 +60% |
| 2024 | $1,324 | $94,600 |
| 2023 | $1,324 +39.3% | $94,600 |
| 2022 | $950 | -- |
| 2021 | $950 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $992 | -- |
| 2017 | $992 -12.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,131 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,131 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,131 +12.1% | $75,300 +1276.1% |
| 2012 | $1,009 | $5,472 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,472 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,472 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,472 |
| 2008 | -- | $5,472 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,472 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2003 | -- | $5,088 -19.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,304 |
| 2000 | -- | $6,304 +18% |
| 1999 | -- | $5,344 |
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Neighborhood: Germantown East
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pennell Joseph SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt Theodore Middle SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19144
- Germantown East
- 747 E Locust Ave