540 Penn St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
5 bd 2 ba 1,756 sqft Built 1928 Lot 1,307 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$55,000
Aug 8, 2018
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Listing removed | $2,850 | BrightMLS |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $2,850 | BrightMLS |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $2,995 | BrightMLS |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $3,100 | BrightMLS |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Listed for rent | $3,250 | BrightMLS |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Sold | $155,000 | BrightMLS |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Listed | $224,000 | BrightMLS |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Price changed | $224,000 | BrightMLS |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Price changed | $224,999 | BrightMLS |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Price changed | $225,000 | BrightMLS |
| May 1, 2023 | Price changed | $250,000 | BrightMLS |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Price changed | $300,000 | MLS #PAPH988812 |
| May 23, 2022 | Relisted | $220,000 | MLS #PAPH988812 |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Price changed | $220,000 | MLS #PAPH988812 |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Listed | $250,000 | MLS #PAPH988812 |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Price changed for rent | $500 | AppfolioUnits |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Listed for rent | $600 | AppfolioUnits |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Sold | $55,000 | MLS #1001779438 |
| Jun 19, 2018 | Price changed | $69,900 | MLS #1001779438 |
| Jun 13, 2018 | Relisted | $89,900 | MLS #1001779438 |
| Jun 6, 2018 | Listing removed | $89,900 | BrightMLS |
| Jun 5, 2018 | Listed | $89,900 | MLS #1001779438 |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Listing removed | $69,900 | BrightMLS |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Sold | $29,250 | Public Record |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Listed | $69,900 | MLS #7057269 |
| Apr 12, 2012 | Sold | $99,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 12, 2012 | Sold | $99,000 | MLS #5969923 |
| Feb 12, 2012 | Listing removed | $1,650 | BrightMLS |
| Feb 3, 2012 | Listing removed | $136,900 | BrightMLS |
| Jan 25, 2012 | Relisted | $99,999 | MLS #5969923 |
| Jan 24, 2012 | Listed for rent | $1,650 | BrightMLS |
| Jan 16, 2012 | Listing removed | $99,999 | BrightMLS |
| Dec 14, 2011 | Listing removed | $119,900 | BrightMLS |
| Nov 22, 2011 | Price changed | $99,999 | MLS #5969923 |
| Nov 21, 2011 | Price changed | $114,999 | MLS #5969923 |
| Nov 6, 2011 | Listed | $119,900 | MLS #5969923 |
| May 16, 2011 | Price changed | $119,900 | MLS #5865791 |
| Apr 6, 2011 | Listed | $129,900 | MLS #5865791 |
| Nov 24, 2010 | Price changed | $144,999 | MLS #5758945 |
| Aug 11, 2010 | Listed | $149,999 | MLS #5758945 |
| Oct 7, 2009 | Sold | $39,000 | MLS #5567477 |
| Jul 22, 2009 | Listed | $34,900 | MLS #5567477 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $89,040 | $22,260 | $111,300 | $1,557 |
| 2025 | $89,040 | $22,260 | $111,300 | $1,557 |
| 2024 | $65,680 | $16,420 | $82,100 | $1,149 |
| 2023 | $65,680 | $16,420 | $82,100 | $1,149 |
| 2022 | $60,435 | $10,665 | $71,100 | $995 |
| 2021 | $60,435 | $10,665 | $71,100 | $995 |
| 2020 | $60,435 | $10,665 | $71,100 | $995 |
| 2019 | $63,155 | $11,145 | $74,300 | $1,040 |
| 2018 | $78,030 | $13,770 | $91,800 | $1,285 |
| 2017 | $78,030 | $13,770 | $91,800 | $1,285 |
| 2016 | $85,600 | $6,200 | $91,800 | $1,285 |
| 2015 | $80,200 | $6,200 | $86,400 | $1,157 |
| 2014 | $80,200 | $6,200 | $86,400 | $1,157 |
| 2013 | $1,941 | $331 | $2,272 | $222 |
| 2012 | $1,941 | $331 | $2,272 | $214 |
| 2011 | $1,941 | $331 | $2,272 | $206 |
| 2010 | $1,941 | $331 | $2,272 | $187 |
| 2009 | $1,941 | $331 | $2,272 | $187 |
Property facts
Year built
1928
Property type
townhomes
Stories
3
Beds
5
Baths
2
Living area
1,756 sqft
Lot size
1,307 sqft
ZIP code
19144
City
Philadelphia
Street
Penn St
Coordinates
40.03875, -75.16122
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 540 Penn St last sell?
540 Penn St most recently sold on Aug 8, 2018 for $55,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 540 Penn St?
The most recent total assessment for 540 Penn St (year 2026) is $111,300 with $1,557 in property tax.
How does 540 Penn St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 102.4% above the last sale price of $55,000.
When was 540 Penn St built?
540 Penn St was built in 1928.
How does 540 Penn St compare to others on Penn St?
We track 8 other properties on Penn St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Penn St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 540 Penn St?
540 Penn St is a 5 bed, 2 bath, 1,756 sqft, 1,307 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 540 Penn St a flip candidate?
No — 540 Penn St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 540 Penn St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 540 Penn St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.5%
Implied 1-yr
+13.9%
2026 Q3
$294.4K
2026 Q4
$302.7K
ZIP 19144 — Median Price History + Forecast
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