724 E Locust Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 - Photo 1

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$422,500

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
2,300 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to historic "Heartsease" Hannah Ann Zell's Gothic Cottage originally erected in 1866. This architectural charmer with 5 bedrooms 3 full baths and sitting on over half an acre lot, 724 Locust offers proportions rarely encountered within city limits. Situated in close proximity to La Salle University in vibrant Germantown, this home also features a large modern kitchen with stainless appliances, large deck, and a covered patio off of the kitchen. The first floor features open concept living, and dining areas adjacent to the kitchen and a bonus room that could be an office or additional first floor bedroom. The second floor consists of four bedrooms and a full bath. The third floor features its own private suite, complete with living area, bedroom and full bath. The enormous yard is perfect for anyone that likes having outdoor space for gardening, al fresco dining, or just wants a little extra privacy. Classic architecture and a driveway with room for three cars, rounds out what could be your spacious new home.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 724 E Locust Ave

General

Sold For: $422,500
Taxes: $5,793 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2577514
Added to Site: 92 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Upper: 5
Bedrooms-Up2: 1

Exterior

Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)

Parking

Total Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Driveway

Location

Area: 19144 (19144)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
Driving Directions: 724 Locust

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets: Case by Case Basis

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 2,300
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 2,300 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,300 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 22,500
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 225.00
Zoning: RSA1

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $191.3
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $3,244
City/TownTax: $2,549
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $413,900
Tax Amount: $5,793
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1669

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 3

Listed by KW Empower, Nicholas Petryszyn
Sold by Real of Pennsylvania, Arik Spenser Davidson

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Schools

Schools serving 724 E Locust Ave

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138	9-12	0.9 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 724 E Locust Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/09/2026

Sold

$422,500

-3.98%

MLS

1/23/2026

Listed

$440,000

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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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