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#PAPH2494560, Raymond Malgieri, Listing office: RE/MAX Centre Realtors
$175,000 List price
542 Van Kirk St Philadelphia, PA 19120
3 beds
2 full
1,140 sqft
0.03 acres
$154 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 542 Van Kirk St
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!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingHot Water
StatusSale Pending
(PENDING)
(PENDING)
Size1,140 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2516892
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $175,000
- Price/SqFt: $153
- Annual Tax Amount: $706
- Tax Year: 2023
- 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.
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,140 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2516892
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Keller Williams Main Line
- Office Phone: (610) 520-0100
- Office Email: info@mainlinekw.com
- Listing Agent: Zulaika Abdus-Salaam
- Agent Phone: (856) 624-5111
- Agent Email: zabdussalaam@kw.com
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,500 | $706 |
| 2022 | $85,500 | $627 |
| 2021 | $- | $627 |
| 2020 | $89,800 | $1,257 |
| 2019 | $86,200 | $1,206 |
| 2018 | $87,100 | $1,219 |
| 2017 | $87,100 | $1,219 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Laura H. Carnell School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•1100 Devereaux Ave
5
Cheltenham Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.2 mi
•7853 Front St
6
J. Hampton Moore School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•6900 Summerdale Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,399. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
24%
<35k
63%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
36%
Single, No Kids
28%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
13%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Foot Locker
Ross Dress For Less
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Jack In The Box
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Nissan
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 542 Van Kirk St
The listing price of 542 Van Kirk St property is $175,000.
The property 542 Van Kirk St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19120.
Sale Pending: 542 Van Kirk St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 542 Van Kirk St are: Laura H. Carnell School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Cheltenham Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), J. Hampton Moore School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Benjamin Franklin School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Universal Creighton Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Thomas K. Finletter Academics Plus School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mast Community Charter School II (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Samuel Fels High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $706 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 542 Van Kirk St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 542 Van Kirk St is 1,140 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 542 Van Kirk St is 1925.
This home is located at 542 Van Kirk St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19120 in the Crescentville neighborhood. This 1,140 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $175,000.
In June 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 36.5% more homes for sale than in May. Listings spent 90 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $292,873 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.