5519 Morris St Philadelphia, PA 19144
Germantown Neighborhood
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
3,447
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Victorian Architecture
- 4-minute walk to Chelten Avenue
- 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- No HOA
About This Home
As of May 2025Beautiful and charming West Germantown 2nd Empire circa 1895. Original details including living room mantle and original wood moldings and staircase. Modern updates include plantation blinds and wide plank White Oak flooring throughout the first floor Beautiful light filled renovated eat in kitchen with all Bosch appliances. 1st floor powder room. Rear sitting green house room with slate floor and wet bar . French door leads out to large fence rear yard and beautiful flowers + gardens. Second floor has three bedrooms with one used as primary, second used as dressing room and third used as office. Stacked Bosch Laundry unit added to the second floor for ease and convenience. Fully renovated bathroom with sage green marble flooring and walk-in shower stall for the primary suite!. Third floor complete with two full bedrooms, new bath. Ideally located a half of block to the new Weaver's Way Coop, one block to Septa's Regional rail line R8, and a few short blocks to Ultimo Coffeehouse! Just blocks to the bike and walking trails of Fairmount Park and minutes to downtown center city. Easy to show.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill License #RS139012A Listed on: 04/03/2025
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,906
Year Built
- Built in 1895 | Remodeled in 2024
Lot Details
- 3,447 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 20.00 x 172.00
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Victorian Architecture
- Poured Concrete
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 1,800 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Laundry on upper level
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Utilities
- 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Germantown Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 105
- Assessor Parcel Number 124141000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 3, 2025
Closed on
May 7, 2025
Sold by
Rodgers James T
Bought by
Odabashian Baylor
Seller's Agent
Joanne Colino
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Buyer's Agent
William Shelton
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$491,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
3.37%
Views
22
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-18.62%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 26, 2016
Closed on
May 16, 2016
Sold by
Vago John and Mohney Diane S
Bought by
Rodgers James T
Seller's Agent
John O'Connell
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Buyer's Agent
Joanne Colino
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$227,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,400
-8.96%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.91%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 1978
Bought by
John Vago and Mohney Diane S
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $491,000 | Trident Land Transfer | |
| Deed | $231,500 | Northwest Abstract Co Inc | |
| Deed | $26,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $79,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $26,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $15,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 05/28/25 | Sold | $491,000 | +3.4% | $273 / Sq Ft |
| 04/09/2025 04/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/03/2025 04/03/25 | For Sale | $475,000 | +108.8% | $264 / Sq Ft |
| 05/26/2016 05/26/16 | Sold | $227,500 | -2.3% | $108 / Sq Ft |
| 04/11/2016 04/11/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/09/2016 04/09/16 | Price Changed | $232,900 | -6.8% | $111 / Sq Ft |
| 03/26/2016 03/26/16 | For Sale | $249,900 | -- | $119 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,045 | $350,500 | $70,100 | $280,400 |
| 2024 | $4,045 | $350,500 | $70,100 | $280,400 |
| 2023 | $4,045 | $289,000 | $57,800 | $231,200 |
| 2022 | $2,117 | $244,000 | $57,800 | $186,200 |
| 2021 | $2,746 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,746 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,867 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,247 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,247 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,354 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $14,373 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $147,100 | $28,963 | $118,137 |
| 2012 | -- | $23,456 | $8,251 | $15,205 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joanne Colino
Seller's Agent in 2025
Joanne Colino
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
(215) 920-6464
11 in this area
109 Total Sales
-
William Shelton
Buyer's Agent in 2025
William Shelton
BHHS Fox & Roach
(267) 625-7938
3 in this area
44 Total Sales
-
John O'Connell
Seller's Agent in 2016
John O'Connell
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
(267) 312-1925
17 in this area
64 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAPH2464176
APN: 124141000
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