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543 E Locust AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19144

For Sale

$189,900

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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.

Listed by Christopher B Nelson

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License #RS273327

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Genstone Realty

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4845767430

Last updated August 30, 2025

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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2514188

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodGermantown
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Days on Prevu60
  • Taxes$3,337/year
  • Size2,495 sqft
  • Price per sqft$76

Amenities

  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

08/30/2025
Status changed to Active
$189,900
08/27/2025
Status changed to In Contract
$189,900
08/14/2025
Status changed to Active
$189,900
08/14/2025
Price Decreased
$189,900
07/20/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$199,900
07/09/2025
Listed by Genstone Realty
$199,900

Property Details for 543 E Locust Avenue

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Construction Materials: Masonry

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 28
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,128
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,337.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Fireplace: No

Measurements

  • Living Area: 2,495
  • Living Area Source: Assessor

Rooms

  • Basement: Full, Interior Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4

Other

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: GERMANTOWN
  • Tax Lot: 23

Parking

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

Equipment

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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