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Property Description
Great investment opportunity at 1537 E. Luzerne Street featuring a ground-level space currently operating as a barbershop with two apartment units above. The renovated ground level features a spacious open layout, ceramic wood-look tile flooring, recessed lighting, and a half bathroom. The space is currently rented for $920 per month. The second floor features a two-bedroom apartment currently rented for $800 per month. The unit includes two bedrooms, a living room, a long hallway leading to a small dining area, kitchen, and full bathroom with tub. The third-floor apartment is currently rented for $750 per month and offers one bedroom, a living room, eat-in kitchen, three-piece bathroom, and an additional small room off the kitchen that provides flexible space for storage, an office, or other use. All three tenants are currently on month-to-month leases, providing flexibility for the new owner. The barbershop and residential units feature electric baseboard heat, with tenants responsible for their own electric and the owner currently paying water. Buyer is responsible for independently verifying zoning and permitted use with the City of Philadelphia.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1537 E Luzerne
General
- Price: $259,900
- Taxes: $2,435 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2659554
- Updated: 8/13/2026
- Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease Info: Month to Month
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19124 (19124)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: JUNIATA
- Cross Streets: Ormond Street
- Driving Directions: Off Luzerne and Ormond Streets
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry, Stucco
- Foundation: Other
- Square Feet: 1,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,500 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,500 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 9999
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,307
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $173.27
- School Tax: $1,363
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $174,000
- Tax Amount: $2,435
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1500
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Tenants items
- Lot Number: 171
Listed by Mendez Homes and Investments, Grace M Velez
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Schools
Schools serving 1537 E Luzerne
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hopkinson Francis School 4001 L Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Frankford High School 5000 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1537 E Luzerne
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/13/2026
Listed
$259,900
333.17%
MLS
2/02/2018
Sold
$60,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1537 E Luzerne
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$1,785
—
$174,000
36%
2025
$1,785
—
$127,500
—
2024
$1,785
—
$127,500
—
2023
$1,785
1%
$127,500
100%
2021
$1,767
-1%
-100%
2020
$1,785
8%
$127,500
8%
2019
$1,657
—
$118,400
—
2018
$1,657
—
$118,400
—
2017
$1,657
—
$118,400
—
2016
$1,657
4%
$118,400
—
2015
$1,587
—
$118,400
—
2014
$1,587
47%
$118,400
972%
2013
$1,079
—
$11,040
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1537 E Luzerne, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (MLS# PAPH2659554) is a Townhouse property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1537 E Luzerne is currently listed for $259,900 and was received on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 1537 E Luzerne? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

