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812 S St Bernard St

Philadelphia PA 19143

4
2304 sq. ft.
2092 sq. ft.
Duplex
Last sold for $615,000
Jeffrey BlockJeffrey Block, last sold this property on 01 June 2026 after 189 days on market.

Overview

Pristine duplex on a quiet University City block lined with mature trees and late 19th century twin homes. Perfect for an owner occupant looking to offset expenses with additional income or an investor; this twin home offers a spacious bi-level 3 bedroom, 2 bath with rear deck and yard and covered front porch; plus a bright 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. 2026Fully separated electric and gas with separate heat boilers for each unit. The property grosses $50,000+/year (with 4% annual increases) and includes a private entrance for each unit, newer replacement windows throughout, a shared basement with two washers and two dryers plus tons of storage (excellent storage throughout). Three exposures and large windows for maximum light. The larger bi-level offers high ceilings throughout, a spacious living room with decorative mantel and ceiling fan, huge windows, and large separate dining room, 3 very bright and spacious bedrooms, all with loads of windows and great closets. Updated kitchen and baths. Hardwood floors downstairs and fresh carpeting on the bedroom floor. Private vestibule with original woodwork. Front porch plus a rear deck and rear yard! The 3rd floor 1 bedroom includes a modern spacious, light-filled kitchen with breakfast counter; south facing living room with three large windows; very large, bright bedroom with walk-in closet; a tile bath; and even more closet space. Coat closet. Storage attic. Finished basement for storage, washer and dryer (two sets) and the separated mechanicals. Half bath. This duplex offers great space in an awesome location—with a 93 WalkScore, it is a short walk to Clark Park and its fabulous Farmers' market, Cedar Park, University City Swim Club, ReAnimator Coffee, Knock Box Café, Mariposa Food Co-op, Bookers, Carbon Copy, Gold Standard, Vietnam Cafe, Vientiane, Loco Pez, Doro Bet, Gojjo, Cleo Bagels, and all of Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row, as well as other restaurants, shops & cafes. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, Penn Vet, and 13 minutes to Center City by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options. Awesome home, block, and location. NOTES—Legal duplex with active rental license for two units. Also, brand new main roof (2026) and preventative maintenance/coating/sealing on other roofs. All roofs offer a transferable warranty. NOTE—The tenants of the “owner’s unit” are leaving on 6/30/2026, so unit can be left open for an owner occupied or can be readily re-rented for an investor.

Features

4 bedrooms
2304 sq. ft. floor area
2092 sq. ft. lot size
Duplex

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom duplexes sold in Philadelphia over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 812 S St Bernard St is $317k.

Median value
$317k
Estimated value range
$140k - $615k
Median days on market
27
Estimated value trend
20%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Philadelphia. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 812 S St Bernard St

2026
Sold
$615,000
01 Jun 2026 by Jeffrey Block, of Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
2020
Sold
$527,000
22 Sep 2020 by Jeffrey Block, of Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
2018
Sold
$447,500
26 Apr 2018 by Jared Gruber, of JG Real Estate, LLC

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Local market activity for 4 bedroom duplexes in Philadelphia

In the last 12 months, 24 four-bedroom duplexes similar to 812 S St Bernard St, have been sold.

This represents a 14% increase in four-bedroom duplexes sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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