Welcome to the home you imagined! This house has 2566 square feet with six bedrooms, four bathrooms and drenched in sunlight. The front porch wraps around stone walls to the front door. Stepping into the entryway and living room you can see all the way to the visible yet distinct kitchen area urging you to step inside as though the house is saying “welcome home.” The dining area is unexpectedly large. The kitchen has a bar, island, counterspace, gas cooktop, double ovens, below counter microwave as well as well designed cabinets. The first floor is complete with a pantry area and first floor full bath. Stairs in the rear of the house lead to a large basement perfect for storage and many hobby activities. The second floor has three sizable bedrooms including the primary suite. The primary suite has built-in shelving, large walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom. You also get second floor laundry! The home continues on the third floor with another full bath and three bedrooms creating enormous opportunities for flexible use. The home is over 100 years old and provides the classic Philadelphia home feel and look while also having ample closet space as well as central heat and air. The backyard of this home is a dream for gardeners or those who love more outdoor space than your typical Philadelphia home. You might enjoy shopping at Weaver's Way Coop or and businesses along Germantown Ave. The home is within two blocks of Hansberry Gardens, John B. Kelly School, and The Germantown Cricket Club. Make this your new home!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (7/17)
$410,000
229 W Hansberry St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
6beds
2,566sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
2,400 Square Feet Lot
$409,300 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Six bedroomsDrenched in sunlightSecond floor laundryWell designed cabinetsPantry areaDouble ovensGas cooktop
- 140 days
- 792
- 73
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Arik Davidson 215-403-6204,
Real of Pennsylvania 8554500442
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2608918
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,566
- Total interior livable area: 2,566 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,566
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 123103200
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
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: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $402,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,639
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: FHA,Conventional,Cash,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Seller's Possession And Staging Material. All Furniture, Art, Decorative Pieces, And Potted Plants.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$409,300
$389,000 - $430,000
$3,179/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,900$1/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $410,000-1.2%$160/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $415,000-4.6%$162/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000$170/sqft |
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| 5/2/2026 | Contingent | $435,000$170/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000+3.6%$170/sqft |
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| 3/31/2022 | Sold | $420,000-3.4%$164/sqft |
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| 3/8/2022 | Pending sale | $435,000$170/sqft |
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| 2/16/2022 | Contingent | $435,000$170/sqft |
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| 2/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $435,000$170/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Est. payment
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Neighborhood: Germantown Westside
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.






