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Property Description
540 E. Penn Street | Exceptional Investment Opportunity Welcome to 540 E. Penn Street, a spacious 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom property offering an outstanding opportunity for investors seeking immediate rental income. Located in the desirable East Germantown neighborhood, this expansive home was renovated in 2025 and is currently tenant occupied, allowing the new owner to begin collecting rental income from day one. The property is equipped with a refrigerator, range, and microwave, making it a truly turnkey investment. With generous living space and modern updates, this home is well-positioned to continue attracting long-term tenants. Offered As-Is, this property may be purchased individually or as part of a three-property, rent-ready investment portfolio, making it an excellent addition for both seasoned and first-time investors. Don't miss the opportunity to own a cash-flowing asset in one of Philadelphia's growing neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 540 E Penn St
General
- Price: $324,900
- Taxes: $1,557 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2646368
- Updated: 8/13/2026
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Main Floor Baths: 4
- Main - Full Baths: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 7
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19144 (19144)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
- Driving Directions: Please Use GPS
- Location Details: Urban
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Case by Case Basis
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 2,256
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,256 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,756 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 500 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,127
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 75.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $185.02
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $872
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $111,300
- Tax Amount: $1,557
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1756
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Tenant's Property
- Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave
- Lot Number: 23
Listed by Realty Mark Associates, Benjamin R Cathey
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Schools
Schools serving 540 E Penn St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School 430 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 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 540 E Penn St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/13/2026
Price Reduced
$324,900
-1.55%
MLS
7/14/2026
Listed
$330,000
112.9%
MLS
3/04/2025
Sold
$155,000
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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 540 E Penn St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$1,558
—
$199,100
79%
2025
$1,558
—
$111,300
—
2024
$1,558
36%
$111,300
36%
2023
$1,149
—
$82,100
—
2022
$1,149
15%
$82,100
100%
2021
$995
—
-100%
2020
$995
-4%
$71,100
-4%
2019
$1,040
-19%
$74,300
-19%
2018
$1,285
—
$91,800
—
2017
$1,285
—
$91,800
—
2016
$1,285
11%
$91,800
6%
2015
$1,158
—
$86,400
—
2014
$1,158
422%
$86,400
3703%
2013
$222
—
$2,272
—
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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540 E Penn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (MLS# PAPH2646368) is a Townhouse property with 7 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 540 E Penn Street is currently listed for $324,900 and was received on July 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 540 E Penn Street? 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.

