542 Van Kirk Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 - Photo 1

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$175,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,140 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Charming Home with Great Potential at the Right Price! Welcome to this well-priced home full of potential, perfect for a first-time buyer or investor. Step up to the inviting front deck and open porch ideal for relaxing on summer evenings and enter into a living room that flows effortlessly into a formal dining area. The kitchen offers a convenient rear exit leading to a small back deck. Upstairs, you'll find three nicely sized bedrooms with ample closet space and a full hall bathroom. The basement includes glass block windows and a second full bathroom, offering great space for storage, a workshop, or potential finishing. While the home could use some updates, the solid layout and charming details provide a fantastic opportunity to make it your own. Don't miss your chance to own this affordable home with so much to offer!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 542 Van Kirk St

General

Sold For: $175,000
Taxes: $2,378 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2516892
Added to Site: 211 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19120 (19120)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: LAWNCREST
Driving Directions: From Rising Sun Ave & Van Kirk St, head southeast on Van Kirk St toward Colgate St, turn right onto Colgate St and the destination will be on the right.

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,140
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,140 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,140 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,140
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 76.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $153.51
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,331
City/TownTax: $1,046
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $169,900
Tax Amount: $2,378
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1140

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Personal property including washer and dryer.
Inclusions: All appliances (refrigerator, microwave, and range) and gazebo currently existing all in as is condition.
Lot Number: 71

Listed by Keller Williams Main Line, Zulaika Abdus-Salaam
Sold by LPT Realty, LLC, Dayanna M Reeves

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Schools

Schools serving 542 Van Kirk St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Franklin Benjamin School 5735 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120	K-8	0.2 mi
Fels Samuel High School 5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111	9-12	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 Van Kirk St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/22/2025

Sold

$175,000

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MLS

7/16/2025

Listed

$175,000

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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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