5 Beds
2 Baths
1,560 SqFt
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,560 SqFt
Open House
Sat Oct 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,560 sqft
Price per Sqft $230
Subdivision Germantown
MLS Listing ID PAPH2542764
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,560
Year Built 1851
Available Date 2025-10-03
Annual Tax Amount $3,236
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1,501 Sqft
Acres 0.03
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Step through the sun-filled, enclosed front porch, overlooking the historic block with mature trees. Once inside, you'll be greeted by original hardwood floors, a spacious living room, followed by a formal dining room with a built-in china cabinet. A cheerful kitchen opens directly to the backyard, where a covered slate patio, intimate garden beds, and gated breezeway create a serene urban retreat. A sweet powder room and basement access complete the first level.
The second level features three bright and sunny bedrooms with oversized windows, wooden doors, and generous closet space. A retro hall bathroom includes a bathtub, vanity, and a window overlooking the garden. Ascend the handsome staircase to the third level where two additional bedrooms offer birds eye views of the treetops or the rear garden. Built-ins, solid wood doors, and a graceful staircase highlight the home's timeless craftsmanship, while hardwood floors in both oak and pine add warmth throughout.
From your porch, gaze across to Trinity Lutheran Church and its historic graveyard, final resting place of Germantown settlers and soldiers of three wars. On the corner, Christopher Sauer's print shop once produced the first Bible printed in the American colonies. Today, the neighborhood hums with fresh energy, with shops and restaurants lining Germantown Avenue. Take a short walk to Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books, Howell Park, or the Penn & Greene Community Garden. A selection of public, private, and charter schools are within walking distance, while universities including Jefferson (formerly Thomas Jefferson University), Drexel University College of Medicine, La Salle University, and Chestnut Hill College are just a few minutes away. The revitalized Wayne Junction houses Attic Brewing, Merzbacher's Bakery, and Deke's Barbecue, while Wissahickon Park's 57 miles of wooded trails offer an escape into nature. Center City is just a 20-minute ride by train or car, and the Route 23 bus stop on the corner makes for an easy commute to Chestnut Hill or downtown.
With its blend of historic charm, architectural detail, and a location at the heart of a vibrant community, this Penn-Knox Victorian is more than a home, it's a story waiting to be lived.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19144 (19144)
Zoning R5
Direction Northwest
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Solid Hardwood, Vinyl
Inclusions Any appliances in "as is" condition. Piano removal is negotiable.
Equipment Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Water Heater
Fireplace N
Window Features Replacement,Screens
Appliance Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Enclosed, Porch(es), Patio(s), Breezeway, Brick
Fence Decorative, Wrought Iron, Wood, Aluminum, Rear, Privacy
Water Access N
View Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Street, Trees/Woods, Other
Roof Type Pitched,Shingle
Street Surface Paved
Accessibility 2+ Access Exits
Porch Enclosed, Porch(es), Patio(s), Breezeway, Brick
Road Frontage City/County
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Level, Rear Yard
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 123115100
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 1560
Security Features Security System
Special Listing Condition Standard
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