481 GERHARD Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Building Details

Year built

1925

Number of units

2

Building materials

Masonry

Architectural style

Other

Listing agent Charles V Swartz License #AB067841 Show Phone

Listing office Re/Max One Realty d***@aol.com 521 Bustleton Pike, Philadelphia, PA Show Phone

Listing date Mar 8, 2026

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Overview

This porch-front Roxborough twin duplex presents an opportunity for investors or owner-occupants. The first-floor unit, recently refurbished, is currently vacant. A common entrance from the front porch leads to both the first and second-floor units. The first-floor unit features a living room with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and ample natural light. The kitchen includes 36-inch hardwood cabinets, a tile backsplash, and an eat-in butcher-block countertop. The bedroom, located at the back of the unit, has new wall-to-wall carpeting. The 3-piece tile bathroom has also been recently refurbished. The first-floor unit provides access to a large, full basement with a laundry area and storage space. A small rear room offers additional storage and leads to the large rear yard. The second and third-floor unit is currently occupied and features three bedrooms, a newer ceramic tile kitchen and bathroom, and a laundry area. The property offers lots of natural light and space. The property is located in Philadelphia, PA, and has a lot size of 0.1051 acres. The property size is 1927 square feet.

Suggested Use

Law Firm Dental Office Electrical Service Auto Parts Store Carpet & Flooring Store Storage Facility Accounting Firm Home Appliance Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Insight

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City

Philadelphia

County

Delaware

State

Pennsylvania

Longitude

-75.2127762

Latitude

40.0301285

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Duplex - Turn-key investment property in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood.

Where is this duplex located?

The property is located at 481 GERHARD Street Philadelphia, PA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $399,900.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Turn‑key investment property with potential for owner occupancy.; **First‑floor unit is recently refurbished and vacant.**; Large front porch and rear yard.