NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5243 Wissahickon Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144

Germantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $322,000 - $431,429

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,036 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2022

Last sale price $350,000 $172 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,322/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dual Staircase
  • 3-minute walk to Queen Lane
  • Space For Rooms
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2022

Spacious and updated 4 bed 2 1/2 bath home with 2 car parking in East Falls/Germantown area! This renovated Victorian period home is loaded with character and modern updates featuring hardwood flooring throughout, renovated kitchen, open living room with brick fireplace, tiled bathrooms, brick paver patio, and shared driveway to easily park two cars. Open 1st floor with 10ft ceilings and large windows allowing an abundance of natural light. The kitchen features solid wood cabinetry with a full-height pantry, granite countertops, and upgraded stainless steel appliances. Heading to the 2nd level is the master bedroom with an en suite bathroom and walk-in closet as well as a 2nd large bedroom and hall bathroom. The 2nd and 3rd floors feature original random-width hardwood flooring with amazing character and are in great refinished condition. The third level includes an additional 2 bedrooms. The rear brick paver patio is great for entertaining and has plenty of space for grilling and patio furniture. The house has a large basement with tall ceilings that include a finished area, laundry room w/ washer/dryer, utility sink, storage space, and work area. The roof was replaced less than five years ago. Conveniently located to public transportation, close to the Queen Lane SEPTA train station, and near Drexel and Jefferson Medical Campuses. This house has it all with its original character, stately brick facade, curb appeal, tasteful updates, and convenient location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Stein

Homelister, Inc License #RM422728 Listed on: 02/09/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexis Wright

NextHome Signature License #RS355793

NextHome Signature

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,947

Year Built

  • Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 2,214 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 38.10 x 58.10
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Gas Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Space For Rooms
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 124
  • Assessor Parcel Number 123245010

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Germantown Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Storm Doors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,947

Year Built

Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All personal Property
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: All fixtures and fittings attached to the property
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Year Renovated: 2017
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Spacious and updated 4 bed 2 1/2 bath home with 2 car parking in East Falls/Germantown area! This renovated Victorian period home is loaded with character and modern updates featuring hardwood flooring throughout, renovated kitchen, open living room with brick fireplace, tiled bathrooms, brick paver patio, and shared driveway to easily park two cars. Open 1st floor with 10ft ceilings and large windows allowing an abundance of natural light. The kitchen features solid wood cabinetry with a full-height pantry, granite countertops, and upgraded stainless steel appliances. Heading to the 2nd level is the master bedroom with an en suite bathroom and walk-in closet as well as a 2nd large bedroom and hall bathroom. The 2nd and 3rd floors feature original random-width hardwood flooring with amazing character and are in great refinished condition. The third level includes an additional 2 bedrooms. The rear brick paver patio is great for entertaining and has plenty of space for grilling and patio furniture. The house has a large basement with tall ceilings that include a finished area, laundry room w/ washer/dryer, utility sink, storage space, and work area. The roof was replaced less than five years ago. Conveniently located to public transportation, close to the Queen Lane SEPTA train station, and near Drexel and Jefferson Medical Campuses. This house has it all with its original character, stately brick facade, curb appeal, tasteful updates, and convenient location.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Breakfast Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Upgraded Countertops, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Space For Rooms
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2136
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2036
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 195.53
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1836
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 100
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 200
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5243

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Roof: Flat
  • 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: Paved Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • 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
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 179010.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31590.00
  • Land Use Code: H50
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 38.10 x 58.10
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2214.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 951952
  • School Tax: 1617.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2947.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 123245010
  • Tax Lot: 124
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1836
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 03/25/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2022
Closed on
Mar 23, 2022
Sold by
Vincenteen Miller
Bought by
Hunter Jonathan Julian
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Stein
Homelister, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Alexis Wright
NextHome Signature
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.51%
Current Estimated Value
$357,857

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,857
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.19%
Original Mortgage
$339,500
Outstanding Balance
$321,307
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$31,002

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2017
Closed on
Feb 20, 2018
Sold by
Dry Logan
Bought by
Miller Vincenteen and Paige James E
Seller's Agent
Eric Fargnoli
KW Empower
Buyer's Agent
Andy Kowalski
Opus Elite Real Estate
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-9.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.55%
Original Mortgage
$265,109
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2015
Closed on
Mar 22, 2016
Sold by
An Properties Llc
Bought by
Dry Logan
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Thompson
RE/MAX One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eric Fargnoli
KW Empower
List Price
$209,000
Sold Price
$206,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.22%
Original Mortgage
$199,820
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2015
Sold by
Pennick Jada and Pennick Charles H
Bought by
An Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 1998
Sold by
Prudential Residential Svcs Ltd Prtnrshp
Bought by
Pennick Charles H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1996
Sold by
Regusters Michael E
Bought by
Prudential Residential Svcs Ltd Prtnrshp
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
Hunter Jonathan Julian $350,000 None Listed On Document
Miller Vincenteen $270,000 First Services Abstarct Inc
Dry Logan $206,000 None Available
An Properties Llc $105,000 None Available
Pennick Charles H $65,000 --
Prudential Residential Svcs Ltd Prtnrshp $65,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hunter Jonathan Julian $339,500
Previous Owner Paige James E $256,638
Previous Owner Paige James E $273,200
Previous Owner Miller Vincenteen $265,109
Previous Owner Dry Logan $199,820
Previous Owner Pennick Charles H $197,925
Closed Hunter Jonathan Julian $17,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Sold $350,000 -2.5% $172 / Sq Ft
02/15/2022 02/15/22 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2022 02/09/22 For Sale $359,000 +33.0% $176 / Sq Ft
02/20/2018 02/20/18 Sold $270,000 -1.8% $147 / Sq Ft
01/16/2018 01/16/18 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2018 01/02/18 Price Changed $275,000 -3.5% $150 / Sq Ft
12/14/2017 12/14/17 Price Changed $285,000 -5.0% $155 / Sq Ft
11/30/2017 11/30/17 For Sale $299,900 +45.6% $163 / Sq Ft
03/25/2016 03/25/16 Sold $206,000 -1.4% $112 / Sq Ft
01/21/2016 01/21/16 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2016 01/19/16 For Sale $209,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
01/03/2016 01/03/16 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2015 12/28/15 Price Changed $209,000 -0.5% $114 / Sq Ft
12/07/2015 12/07/15 For Sale $210,000 -- $114 / 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 $4,514 $294,300 $58,860 $235,440
2024 $4,514 $294,300 $58,860 $235,440
2023 $4,514 $322,500 $64,500 $258,000
2022 $2,948 $322,500 $64,500 $258,000
2021 $2,948 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,948 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,077 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,882 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,882 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,882 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,722 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $158,500 $15,274 $143,226
2012 -- $26,080 $5,650 $20,430
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Stein

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jennifer Stein

    Homelister, Inc

    (855) 400-8566

    1 in this area

    2,376 Total Sales

    Jennifer Stein
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  • Alexis Wright

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Alexis Wright

    NextHome Signature

    (484) 794-6235

    2 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Alexis Wright
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Eric Fargnoli

    KW Empower

    (215) 467-2892

    13 Total Sales

    Eric Fargnoli
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  • Andy Kowalski

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Andy Kowalski

    Opus Elite Real Estate

    (215) 346-6022

    93 Total Sales

    Andy Kowalski
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  • Jennifer Thompson

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jennifer Thompson

    RE/MAX

    (215) 380-8994

    89 Total Sales

    Jennifer Thompson
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2082256

Bright MLS

APN: 123245010

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19129 Germantown

5243 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 5243 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 since 09 February 2022 and is currently estimated at $357,857, approximately $175 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 5243 Wissahickon Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including John B. Kelly School, Martin Luther King High School, and Wissahickon Charter School.

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