MOTIVATED SELLER — SOLD "AS-IS" — PRICED FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION! Brought to market with a highly motivated seller, this spacious 1900-built historic gem in the heart of Germantown presents an incredible equity-building opportunity for contractors, investors, or visionary buyers ready to restore a classic Philadelphia property to its full potential. Spanning over 2,100 square feet of traditional layout potential, this property features solid historic bones, excellent spatial volume, a generous footprint, and the rare bonus of a detached garage on a quiet residential stretch. Key Highlights: Prime Germantown Location: Close to local parks, historic landmarks, public transit lines, and convenient corridors into Center City and Chestnut Hill. Exceptional Value: Priced significantly below market value per square foot to reflect the need for complete cosmetic and systems updating. Endless Potential: Bring your contractor, your design ideas, and your imagination. Perfect for a fix-and-flip, buy-and-hold rental portfolio addition, or a custom owner-occupant renovation project. Flexible Terms: Seller is highly motivated, open to serious cash or conventional renovation loan offers, and looking for a smooth, quick settlement. Don't let this diamond in the rough pass you by! Properties with this kind of square footage and upside in Northwest Philly move fast when priced to sell.
For sale
$250,000
16 W Seymour St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
5beds
2,109sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4,200 Square Feet Lot
$246,900 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic gemDetached garageSolid historic bonesExcellent spatial volumeTraditional layout potentialQuiet residential stretch
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brian Stafford 267-816-3050,
Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester 6103995100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2687110
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- None, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Down Draft, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,109
- Total interior livable area: 2,109 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,109
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,200 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 123048900
- Zoning: RTA1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Germantown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $256,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,586
- Date on market: 11/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$246,900
$235,000 - $259,000
$2,435/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000+693.7%$119/sqft |
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| 11/2/1984 | Sold | $31,500$15/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,576 +20.7% | $255,500 +20.7% |
| 2024 | $2,962 | $211,600 |
| 2023 | $2,962 +55.8% | $211,600 |
| 2022 | $1,901 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,901 +56.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,215 +85.5% | -- |
| 2017 | $655 +12.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $584 | -- |
| 2015 | $584 | -- |
| 2014 | $584 -18.3% | $83,300 +1110.8% |
| 2012 | $714 | $6,880 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,880 |
| 2010 | -- | $6,880 |
| 2009 | -- | $6,880 |
| 2008 | -- | $6,880 |
| 2007 | -- | $6,880 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,400 -48.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $12,384 +9.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $11,264 +1.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $11,072 +6.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $10,368 |
| 1999 | -- | $10,368 |
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Neighborhood: Germantown Southwest
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




