NOT LISTED FOR SALE

417 W School House Ln Philadelphia, PA 19144

Germantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $422,000 - $479,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,922 Sq Ft
$234/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 20, 2023

Last sale price $422,000 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,705/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wood Flooring
  • 0.14 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2023

Welcome to 417 West School House Lane, one of the most unique properties in Germantown! Built in 1891 by Minerva Parker Nichols, the first woman to operate an independent architecture practice in the US, her talent is evident in the design of the home.

It has been used as two units (though currently just a single family residence), the second and third floor have been tastefully renovated as a self-contained three bedroom apartment keeping the original character of the home intact.

And now for the really exciting part: The first floor is a blank canvas looking for the right person with a vision to transform it into something spectacular. Is it a spacious one bedroom apartment, an artist’s studio, a home office? The possibilities are endless depending on your needs!

From there, enter into into the large shaded backyard, and never have to worry about street parking again with a 3+ car driveway.

Half a mile from Queens Lane train station and less than a mile from William Penn Charter School, Germantown Friends, Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, and the Philadelphia Waldorf School, this house is well situated for Center City commuters and families wanting to live near nature and the Wissahickon without compromising the conveniences of the city.

And don't forget the brand new Chelten Ave Weavers Way Co-op location is less than three blocks away, opening date to be announced.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Holden

Springer Realty Group License #5001074 Listed on: 03/27/2023

Springer Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jahlil Edwards

OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia License #RS338180

OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,002

Year Built

  • Built in 1891

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30.00 x 200.00
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,922 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Skylights
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • Private Parking
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 170
  • Assessor Parcel Number 124077800

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Germantown Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,002

Year Built

Built in 1891

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Stainless refrigerator, front-loading washer and dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2023-03-27
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1891
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 417 West School House Lane, one of the most unique properties in Germantown! Built in 1891 by Minerva Parker Nichols, the first woman to operate an independent architecture practice in the US, her talent is evident in the design of the home. It has been used as two units (though currently just a single family residence), the second and third floor have been tastefully renovated as a self-contained three bedroom apartment keeping the original character of the home intact. And now for the really exciting part: The first floor is a blank canvas looking for the right person with a vision to transform it into something spectacular. Is it a spacious one bedroom apartment, an artist’s studio, a home office? The possibilities are endless depending on your needs! From there, enter into into the large shaded backyard, and never have to worry about street parking again with a 3+ car driveway. Half a mile from Queens Lane train station and less than a mile from William Penn Charter School, Germantown Friends, Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, and the Philadelphia Waldorf School, this house is well situated for Center City commuters and families wanting to live near nature and the Wissahickon without compromising the conveniences of the city. And don't forget the brand new Chelten Ave Weavers Way Co-op location is less than three blocks away, opening date to be announced.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer - Front Loading, Dryer - Front Loading
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Additional Stairway, Attic, Tub Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1922
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1922
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 223.73
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1922
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 417

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Private, Asphalt Driveway, Paved Parking, Paved Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 171600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 42900.00
  • Land Use Code: N40
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 30.00 x 200.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RSA1

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 952574
  • School Tax: 1647.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3002.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 124077800
  • Tax Lot: 170
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1922
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 06/20/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2021
Sold by
Holden Andrew and Holden Kathleen
Bought by
Holden Kailey Alexandra
Current Estimated Value
$450,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Outstanding Balance
$37,800
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$432,200

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2015
Closed on
Jan 13, 2016
Sold by
Holt Doris G and The Doris G Holt Revocable Liv
Bought by
Holden Andrew and Holden Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Victoria Foggy-Taylor
RE/MAX Services
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Holden
Springer Realty Group
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-17.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2003
Sold by
Holt Doris
Bought by
The Doris G Holt Revocable Living Trust
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
Holden Kailey Alexandra $265,000 Golden Abstract Llc
Holden Andrew $165,000 Services Abstract Co
The Doris G Holt Revocable Living Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Holden Kailey Alexandra $215,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2023 06/20/23 Sold $422,000 -1.9% $220 / Sq Ft
04/01/2023 04/01/23 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2023 03/27/23 For Sale $430,000 +160.6% $224 / Sq Ft
01/13/2016 01/13/16 Sold $165,000 +3.2% $86 / Sq Ft
11/30/2015 11/30/15 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2015 11/17/15 Price Changed $159,900 -20.0% $83 / Sq Ft
11/05/2015 11/05/15 For Sale $199,900 -- $104 / 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 $3,003 $412,300 $82,460 $329,840
2024 $3,003 $412,300 $82,460 $329,840
2023 $3,003 $214,500 $42,900 $171,600
2022 $1,964 $214,500 $42,900 $171,600
2021 $1,964 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,964 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,939 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,459 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,459 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,459 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,354 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $175,700 $44,761 $130,939
2012 -- $25,088 $10,870 $14,218
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrew Holden

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Andrew Holden

    Springer Realty Group

    (610) 212-3466

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Andrew Holden
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  • Jahlil Edwards

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jahlil Edwards

    OFC Realty

    (267) 325-7815

    2 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Jahlil Edwards
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  • Victoria Foggy-Taylor

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Victoria Foggy-Taylor

    RE/MAX

    (215) 498-2804

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Victoria Foggy-Taylor
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2216194

Bright MLS

APN: 124077800

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19144 Germantown

417 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 417 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144 since 27 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $450,500, approximately $234 per square foot. This property was built in 1891. 417 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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