540 Watkins St, Philadelphia PA  19148-1841 exterior 540 Watkins St, Philadelphia PA  19148-1841 exterior 540 Watkins St, Philadelphia PA  19148-1841 exterior

540 Watkins St Philadelphia, PA 19148 / 1841

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 02/04/2022)
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 700 square feet
For Sale
$249,000
Property Report

Information about property on 540 Watkins St, Philadelphia PA, 19148-1841. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

The estate is situated at 540 Watkins Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Facts

  • Built in 1920
  • Lot size 700 sqft
  • Construction Masonry
  • Rooms 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1
  • Stories 2 story with basement
  • Basement Full Basement
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior material Brick
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Listing info

  • Last sold Mar 2013 for $74,500

Features

  • View: Territorial

Householders and Tenants for 540 Watkins St, Philadelphia PA

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
03/06/2013 Sold $74,500 Public records
02/08/1995 Sold $4,000 Public records

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 $2,287 N/A N/A
2012 N/A $5,952 N/A
2007 N/A N/A $18,600
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Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Feb 2022 Listed for sale
540 Watkins St
Price history :
  • Townhouse
  • 966 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 bath

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Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Jul 26, 2013
Description: Ruff in 2nd floor bathroom
  • Permit #: 485691
May 24, 2013
Description: Wire kitchen and bath including new receptacles on counter, hook up appliances, run dedicated 20amp line and install gfci receptacles in bath per 2008 nec (sfd)
  • Permit #: 473572
May 9, 2013
Description: Renovation of the second floor bathroom, the underpinning of the rear foundation wall, the addition of new closet in the existing second floor bedroom. new hardwood floors on the first and second floors, new stairtreads, the removal of the entry vestible and the renovation of the kitchen. separate permits required for electric; plumbing and mechanical.
  • Permit #: 456661
Mar 4, 2013
Description: Removal of kitchen, removal of bathroom, removal of vestbule, removal of carpet, removal of bedroom closet. 250 square feet, interior demolition of non load bearing walls and ceilings only. no other work allowed under this permit. separate permits required for renovation.
  • Permit #: 456662

Watkins St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
26 Nov 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Residential, other
Area of Origin —
Function area, other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
10 Dec 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
Residential, other
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source —
Cigarette
04 Jun 2017 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
29 May 2017 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other

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540 Watkins St incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
08 Jan 2011 Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

Watkins St Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
25 Apr 2015 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
05 Feb 2015 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
24 Sep 2014 Hazardous condition, other
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
09 Oct 2013 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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