4617 Locust St

Philadelphia, PA 19139

$499,000
Price
—
Beds
—
Baths
2,700 Sq. Ft.
$185 / Sq. Ft.
2,700
Sq. Ft.
$185
per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass

Description

Fantastic opportunity to acquire a turnkey, income producing duplex in the heart of Walnut Hill. The building consists of two 3 bedroom/1 bath units. Separately metered. HVAC for both units replaced in 2022. Original hardwood floors. Rent out both or use one as an owner's unit and collect rental income on the other. Make improvements and increase and rents or leave as-is and generate income immediately. In-unit washer/dryer for both apartments. There is ample basement storage accessible from the...Fantastic opportunity to acquire a turnkey, income producing duplex in the heart of Walnut Hill. The building consists of two 3 bedroom/1 bath units. Separately metered. HVAC for both units replaced in 2022. Original hardwood floors. Rent out both or use one as an owner's unit and collect rental income on the other. Make improvements and increase and rents or leave as-is and generate income immediately. In-unit washer/dryer for both apartments. There is ample basement storage accessible from the rear patio. Prime University City location. Just a short walk to Clark Park, Farmers Market, Local 44, ReAnimator Coffee, Knockbox Cafe, Don Barriga, and more retail, restaurants, and cafes. Located within the Lea School Catchment. Numerous public transit options and 12 minutes to Center City by car. Close to CHOP, HUP, UPenn, Penn Vet, and Drexel.

Listing Agent

  1. Martin Goldfarb

    Martin Goldfarb

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (215)-680-5258

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Property Details for 4617 Locust Street

Tax ID Number
461005200
Ownership
Fee Simple
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Dwelling with Rental, Unit/Flat
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
04-03-2026
Subdivision
UNIVERSITY CITY
LISTING UPDATED: 05/14/2026 12:44 PM

Property Details for 4617 Locust Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2593242
Days on Market49
Taxes$8,081 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-Family / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,854 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Building Information for 4617 Locust Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,854 SF

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Property Information for 4617 Locust Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HENRY C. LEA (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: HENRY C. LEA (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: WEST PHILADELPHIA (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19139 (19139)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $577,300
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $461,840
  • City Town Tax: $3,555
  • Land Assessed Value: $115,460
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: W30
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Tax Lot: 4036
  • School Tax: $4,525
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Single Room Units Count: 0
  • One Bedroom Units Count: 0
  • Two Bedroom Units Count: 0
  • Three Bedroom Units Count: 2
  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 1
  • Units Furnished: None
  • Number Of Units Vacant: 1
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Type: Unit 1
  • Unit Type Occupied YN: No
Unit 2
  • Type: Unit 1
  • Unit Type Occupied YN: No
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Units Total: 2
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,700.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 19.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1214445
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 4617 Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2593242

$499,000—
Apr 9, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2593242

$525,000—
Apr 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2593242

$565,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2593242

$499,000
04/09/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2593242

$525,000
04/03/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2593242

$565,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 4617 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$115,460Additions$461,840Total$577,300
Tax Record2025$8,081 ($673 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,700 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,700 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,854 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1925ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN46-1-0052-00

Schools near 4617 Locust Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lea Henry C School
Public - PK to 8
West Philadelphia High School
Public - 9 to 12
The Workshop School
Public - 9 to 12
Paul Robeson High School For Human Services
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lea Henry C School
PublicPK to 8

West Philadelphia High School
Public9 to 12

The Workshop School
Public9 to 12

Paul Robeson High School For Human Services
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 4617 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

4617 Locust Street is a multi-family home for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19139. This property was listed for sale on April 3, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $499,000. It has been on the market for a total of 49 days and was last sold on August 31, 2017. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Lea Henry C School, West Philadelphia High School and The Workshop School. 4617 Locust Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 2,700 sqft multi-family home built in 1925.

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