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Philadelphia,PA 19144
Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,244 sqft
Price per Sqft $200
Subdivision Germantown
MLS Listing ID PAPH2476222
Style Traditional,Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1890
Annual Tax Amount $4,969
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 2,151 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Property Description
Welcome, to this spacious home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and with great natural light located on the corner of West Rittenhouse St and Wayne Ave. Centrally located in West Germantown, close to shopping and public transportation this property has a backyard that is fenced-in, offering a more private setting for the yard and patio. Built of Wissahickon Schist with three fireplaces, one wood, one electric and one decorative. Natural daylight via the large windows , rooms with high ceilings, original woodwork and hardwood floors throughout. Easily accessed walk-up with skylight to the attic space. The basement has a Bilco entrance for additional storage and workspace. This house was owned for many years by a artist who used one bedroom and the basement for studio space. There are two separate entrances to the backyard/patio with access to the garage-driveway area. Kitchen and baths need updating, but location, spaciousness within, and off street garage parking make this a diamond in the rough.
At the back of the property are four connected garages, the first one closest to the street is the one that is deeded to 5900 Wayne along with a deeded easement that allows for the other garage owners to access their garages using the gravel driveway that crosses the back part of the rear yard. The driveway access is off of West Rittenhouse St near the corner. This house is within walking or a short car ride or public transportation to Mastery Charter School, The Waldorf School, Lingelbach Elementary, Philadelphia School for the Deaf, Penn Charter, Green St Friends and A. Wayne High School. Nearby are Planet Fitness and Weavers Way Coop. Ultimo Coffee Shop is right across the street.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19144 (19144)
Zoning RSA3
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Bedroom 1
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Building
Story 2.5
Foundation Stone,Wood
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA
Special Listing Condition Standard