NOT LISTED FOR SALE

401 W School House Ln Philadelphia, PA 19144

Germantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $341,000 - $561,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,754 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 31, 2018

Last sale price $250,000 $91 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,606/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Chelten Avenue
  • Corner Lot
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2018

An exquisite gem on a lovely corner in the heart of historic West Germantown. Don't miss the opportunity to own a lovely four to five bedroom Victorian home. Just a short stroll west posits you on the bucolic campuses of the William Penn Charter School and Jefferson (formerly Philadelphia) University. Head east, past the historic Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and find the Green Street and Germantown Friends Meeting House and Schools. Just around the corner is George Washington's suburban retreat and the nation's "first White House" and countless other treasures of historic significance. Jump in the car and cruise the Kelly Drive to the Art Museum in less than 10 minutes. The house itself features a charming front porch and garden and a secluded fenced backyard with mature shade trees. Enter the home through the original dutch "split" front door to a classic foyer. A large living room and formal dining room with fireplace in each, pantry, full 3 piece bathroom, eat-in kitchen and laundry/mudroom complete the spacious first floor. The basement houses efficient, well-maintained mechanicals and ample workspace and storage. The upstairs, contains two distinct living spaces. The second floor consists of a completely partitioned master suite containing a large outer parlor with front-facing bay window, a large formal bedroom, a large 3 piece bathroom, laundry room and a second bedroom which currently serves as a walk-in closet & dressing room. The third floor has two additional bedrooms and a huge 4 piece bathroom with a sunken jetted tub. Short notice and quick settlement possible.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jerrold Hill

Realty Mark Cityscape Listed on: 09/20/2017

Realty Mark Cityscape

Last Buyer's Agent

John Kidwell

First Heritage Realty Alliance, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,870

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 3,120 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 31x100
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,754 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Germantown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 64
  • Assessor Parcel Number 124077200

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,870

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Chandelier & Wall Sconces In Dining Room.
  • Inclusions: Negotiable
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Remarks Public: An exquisite gem on a lovely corner in the heart of historic West Germantown. Don't miss the opportunity to own a lovely four to five bedroom Victorian home. Just a short stroll west posits you on the bucolic campuses of the William Penn Charter School and Jefferson (formerly Philadelphia) University. Head east, past the historic Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and find the Green Street and Germantown Friends Meeting House and Schools. Just around the corner is George Washington's suburban retreat and the nation's "first White House" and countless other treasures of historic significance. Jump in the car and cruise the Kelly Drive to the Art Museum in less than 10 minutes. The house itself features a charming front porch and garden and a secluded fenced backyard with mature shade trees. Enter the home through the original dutch "split" front door to a classic foyer. A large living room and formal dining room with fireplace in each, pantry, full 3 piece bathroom, eat-in kitchen and laundry/mudroom complete the spacious first floor. The basement houses efficient, well-maintained mechanicals and ample workspace and storage. The upstairs, contains two distinct living spaces. The second floor consists of a completely partitioned master suite containing a large outer parlor with front-facing bay window, a large formal bedroom, a large 3 piece bathroom, laundry room and a second bedroom which currently serves as a walk-in closet & dressing room. The third floor has two additional bedrooms and a huge 4 piece bathroom with a sunken jetted tub. Short notice and quick settlement possible.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2754
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2754
  • Net Sq Ft: 2754.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 92.92
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2754
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 401

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 174250.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30750.00
  • Land Use Code: H48
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 31X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3120.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RSA3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 952568
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2870.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 124077200
  • Tax Lot: 64
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 01/31/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2017
Closed on
Jan 31, 2018
Sold by
Holmes Roxanne
Bought by
Tumax Berta
Seller's Agent
Jerrold Hill
Realty Mark Cityscape
Buyer's Agent
John Kidwell
First Heritage Realty Alliance, LLC
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-10.68%
Current Estimated Value
$424,046

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$174,046
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%
Original Mortgage
$243,182
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1999
Sold by
Smith Buster
Bought by
Holmes Roxanne
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tumax Berta $250,000 Equity One Abstract Llc
Holmes Roxanne $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tumax Berta $232,544
Closed Tumax Berta $243,182
Previous Owner Holmes Roxanne $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2018 01/31/18 Sold $250,000 -2.3% $91 / Sq Ft
11/22/2017 11/22/17 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2017 10/21/17 Price Changed $255,900 -1.5% $93 / Sq Ft
09/22/2017 09/22/17 Price Changed $259,900 -7.1% $94 / Sq Ft
09/21/2017 09/21/17 For Sale $279,900 -- $102 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,771 $335,800 $67,160 $268,640
2024 $3,771 $335,800 $67,160 $268,640
2023 $3,771 $269,400 $53,880 $215,520
2022 $2,577 $269,400 $53,880 $215,520
2021 $2,577 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,577 $0 $0 $0
2019 $2,690 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,870 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,870 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,450 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,812 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $165,200 $24,336 $140,864
2012 -- $24,448 $9,772 $14,676
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jerrold Hill

    Realty Mark Cityscape

    (215) 802-0030

    19 Total Sales

    Jerrold Hill
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    John Kidwell

    First Heritage Realty Alliance, LLC

    (215) 869-4159

    59 Total Sales

    John Kidwell
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001224953

Bright MLS

APN: 124077200

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19144 Germantown

401 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 401 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144 since 20 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $424,046, approximately $153 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 401 W School House Ln is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including John B. Kelly School, Martin Luther King High School, and Mastery Charter School Pickett Campus.

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