Germantown
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County 19144
Architecturally stunning homes
Today, Germantown is full of charming older homes. O’Connell says, “I really believe Germantown has some of the most beautiful architecture in the entire city. This place really sprung up in the Victorian era with beautiful homes that have made it through the years.” That includes stunning estates with elaborate stonework exhibiting an old-world feel along with several Dutch Colonial twins along tree-lined sidewalks. Joining these German-style homes are many traditional Philadelphia rowhomes from the late 1800s and early 1900s. With homes being close together, most have small yards and require street parking. Prices in Germantown can start as low as $140,000 with some reaching up to $800,000.
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Visit the Emerald of Germantown
Vernon Park is a leafy, urban outdoor space that’s also known as the “Emerald of Germantown.” The park features a historic home from 1803 and lots of monuments to check out while strolling through the paved walkways. Along with an open green space, kids can enjoy running around the playground. The park also frequently holds events throughout the year, including the Fall Community Bazaar & Flea Market, featuring dozens of vendors and live music.
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C rated schools
Neighborhood students can attend Anna L. Lingelbach School, which received a C-minus rating from Niche and serves about 320 students in grades K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. Mastery Charter School is a free charter school through The School District of Philadelphia that also received a C-minus rating from Niche. Mastery serves sixth through 12th-grade students and provides opportunities for high schoolers to earn college credits and explore career options through internships.Transportation
Germantown has convenient transportation options through SEPTA. Residents can take a bus to get around town and surrounding areas or travel even further by hopping on one of two commuter rail lines. Center City is about 8 miles away. And one perk, according to O’Connell, is you can get there by avoiding all the highways. He says, “Not only is it a short drive, but it’s a very pleasant drive. You can take these beautiful park roads and drive along the Schuylkill River.”
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Charming retail on cobblestone streets
The charm of Germantown extends to the neighborhood’s main commercial area on Germantown Avenue where several local shops and restaurants line the old cobblestone street. Locals like to start their morning with a specialty coffee and a book from the library at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books, a frequent spot for discussions with touring authors. There are a variety of lunch and dinner options, from slow-cooked barbecue at Deke’s or vegan soul food at The Nile Café. Attic Brewing Company is a popular hangout spot complete with drinks, live music, comedy shows and other events every week. The American Dream is evident through the stories of many of the neighborhood’s local businesses. Local grocery options serve as evidence that the American Dream is still alive and well. A&N House of Produce, for example, was opened by a husband and wife who emigrated from the former Soviet Union and has been serving groceries to the community since 1999. Merzbacher’s is another option that started as a man delivering homemade bread on a bike and eventually grew into a full-fledged bakery where visitors can get an original Philly Muffin along with several other breads.
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Written By
Jordan Hamner
Photography Contributed By
Jay Ratchford
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Benjamin Katz
Benjamin Katz
Coldwell Banker Realty
(856) 501-5889
78 Total Sales
2 in Germantown
$168K - $425K Price Range
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Desarrie McDuffie
Desarrie McDuffie
Coldwell Banker Realty
(267) 433-3479
123 Total Sales
1 in Germantown
$147,000 Price
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Nancy Day
Nancy Day
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
(267) 649-3064
8 Total Sales
1 in Germantown
$207,000 Price
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David Teitelman
David Teitelman
Hampton Preferred Real Estate Inc
(267) 727-2850
79 Total Sales
1 in Germantown
$85,000 Price
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Gaurav Gambhir
Gaurav Gambhir
KW Empower
(267) 651-8678
198 Total Sales
1 in Germantown
$226,000 Price
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Zakiya Eleby
Zakiya Eleby
Opulent Realty Group LLC
(856) 666-2202
82 Total Sales
1 in Germantown
$200,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Fernhill Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
Clifford Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Kay Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Loudoun Park
- Trails
- Events
Vernon Park
Happy hallow playground
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
31 min drive
Train
Queen Lane
Train
Chelten Avenue
Train
Tulpehocken
Bus
Manheim St & Morris St
Bus
School House Ln & Wissahickon - Fs
Bus
Greene St & Harvey St
Bus
Pulaski Av & Chelten Av - Mbns
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Germantown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Germantown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Germantown, Philadelphia sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Germantown, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $265,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$259,900
Median Sale Price
$265,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$330,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$212,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$66,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
141
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$151
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,686
Number of Homes for Sale
33
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,097
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,348
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,163
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
661
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
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Thursday, Jun 194 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
21,987
Median Age
39
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,793
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,976
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91%
College Graduates
40.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
93
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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