724 E Locust Ave

2,300 Sq. Ft.
$191 / Sq. Ft.
2,300
Sq. Ft.
$191
per Sq. Ft.

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,...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.
  1. Listed by Nicholas Petryszyn • KW Empower
    P: (856)-816-3769 nickp@phlbxb.com

Property Details for 724 East Locust Avenue

Tax ID Number
122064130
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/03/2026 06:56 PM

Property Details for 724 East Locust Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2577514
Days on Market29
Taxes$5,793 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,500 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 724 East Locust Avenue

Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,627 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,144

Property Taxes

$483

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 724 East Locust Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19144 (19144)
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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $413,900
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $331,120
  • City Town Tax: $2,549
  • Land Assessed Value: $82,780
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: A40
  • Zoning: RSA1
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • School Tax: $3,244
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,300.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 225.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 947933
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • 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
  • List Agent URL: www.phlbxb.com

Property History for 724 East Locust Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2577514

$440,000
Jun 30, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2100886

$325,000
Jun 4, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1493757748

$325,000

+7.7% / yr

May 9, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2100886

Apr 26, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2100886

$375,000
Apr 5, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2100886

$405,000
Feb 19, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002376376

$204,000
Feb 17, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #567990824

$204,000

+101.8% / yr

Jan 21, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002376376

Jan 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002376376

$220,000
Dec 31, 2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1007887586

$219,950
Aug 7, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007887586

$265,000
Jul 30, 2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007817156

$274,000
Apr 29, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007817156

$274,999
Apr 24, 2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007753442

$285,000
Jan 14, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007753442

$325,000
Jul 2, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #419536230

$65,000
Jul 2, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002908528

$65,000
Jun 1, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002908528

May 5, 2014

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009684468

$123,000
May 2, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002908528

$79,900
Mar 21, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009684468

$139,900
Mar 9, 2013

Expired

BRIGHT #1009577772

$140,000
Sep 7, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009577772

$140,000
Jul 31, 2012

Expired

BRIGHT #1007047162

$144,999
Aug 22, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007047162

$199,000
Aug 22, 2006

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000732185

$100,000
Apr 16, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000732185

$100,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2577514

$440,000
06/30/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2100886

$325,000
06/04/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1493757748

$325,000

+7.7% / yr

05/09/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2100886

04/26/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2100886

$375,000
04/05/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2100886

$405,000
02/19/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002376376

$204,000
02/17/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #567990824

$204,000

+101.8% / yr

01/21/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002376376

01/21/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002376376

$220,000
12/31/2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1007887586

$219,950
08/07/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007887586

$265,000
07/30/2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007817156

$274,000
04/29/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007817156

$274,999
04/24/2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007753442

$285,000
01/14/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007753442

$325,000
07/02/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #419536230

$65,000
07/02/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002908528

$65,000
06/01/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002908528

05/05/2014

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009684468

$123,000
05/02/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002908528

$79,900
03/21/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009684468

$139,900
03/09/2013

Expired

BRIGHT #1009577772

$140,000
09/07/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009577772

$140,000
07/31/2012

Expired

BRIGHT #1007047162

$144,999
08/22/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007047162

$199,000
08/22/2006

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000732185

$100,000
04/16/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000732185

$100,000

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Public Records for 724 East Locust Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$82,780Additions$331,120Total$413,900
Tax Record2025$5,794 ($483 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,669 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,669 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSA1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN12-2-0641-30

Schools near 724 East Locust Avenue

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
King Martin Luther High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public6 to 8

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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724 East Locust Avenue is a single family home for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19144. This property was listed for sale on January 23, 2026 by KW Empower, it's currently listed at $440,000. It has been on the market for a total of 29 days and was last sold on June 30, 2022. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Mastery Charter - Francis D. Pastorius Elemen, King Martin Luther High School and Widener Memorial School. 724 East Locust Avenue is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 2,300 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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