542 Martin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 - Photo 1

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$260,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,358 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Your Next Project Awaits at 542 Martin Street. An incredible opportunity for investors or dedicated owner-occupants ready to roll up their sleeves! Located in the desirable Roxborough area, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom detached row home is a true handyman special just waiting for your vision and sweat equity to bring it back to life. Priced to reflect the work needed, this home offers significant potential, featuring original hardwood floors, high ceilings, newer double-paned windows already installed for a head start on efficiency, and charming outdoor spaces including a welcoming front porch and a private backyard. This property is being sold "as-is", is an estate, and is a fantastic chance to customize a home exactly to your tastes.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 542 Martin St

General

Sold For: $260,000
Taxes: $4,196 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2558940
Added to Site: 60 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Exterior

Exterior Features: Sidewalks

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19128 (19128)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: ROXBOROUGH
Cross Streets: Ridge Avenue
Driving Directions: Down Ridge Ave, Right on Martin St, on right side of street

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Poured Concrete, Unfinished
Foundation: Slab
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,358
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,358 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,358 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Below Average

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,000
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $191.46
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $2,350
City/TownTax: $1,846
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $299,800
Tax Amount: $4,196
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1358

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 46

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Claudia McGill
Sold by Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell, Albert F LaBrusciano and Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell, Lorraine Maria D'Ulisse

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Schools

Schools serving 542 Martin St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Cook-Wissahickon School 201 East Salaignac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	K-8	0.8 mi
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	9-11	0.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 542 Martin St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/22/2025

Sold

$260,000

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MLS

11/19/2025

Listed

$260,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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542 Martin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (MLS# PAPH2558940) is a Single Family property that was sold at $260,000 on December 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 542 Martin Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

542 Martin St Philadelphia, PA 19128