Welcome to 245 W. Hansberry Street, located in the highly sought-after Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. This spacious home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, providing ample space for a growing family or potential for multi-generational living. Once a triplex, this property holds great potential to be converted back into a multi-unit dwelling, making it an excellent investment opportunity. While the home is in need of TLC and updates, it retains much of its original charm, including classic architectural details and a solid structure. With a little vision and effort, you can restore this beauty to its former glory or transform it into something uniquely yours. Priced to sell, this property presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to customize and create a home that suits their style, or investors seeking a project with great potential. Don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of Germantown history. Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $160,000
$160,000
245 W Hansberry St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
5beds
2,737sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,182 Square Feet Lot
$164,000 Zestimate®
$58/sqft
$3,518 Estimated rent
Home value
$164,000
$149,000 - $180,000
$3,518/mo
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Potential for multi-generational livingOriginal charmClassic architectural detailsSolid structureSpacious home
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Listed by:
Mary Jo Potts 215-242-4050,
Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy,
Listing Team: Mary Jo Potts
Bought with:
Helene Lazarus, RS218557L
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2464006
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,737
- Total interior livable area: 2,737 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,737
- 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: 5,182 sqft
- Dimensions: 24.00 x 216.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 123104100
- 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: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Germantown
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Sold | $160,000-20%$58/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2464006 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Pending sale | $200,000$73/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2464006 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000$73/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2464006 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Pending sale | $200,000$73/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2464006 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000$73/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2464006 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Pending sale | $200,000$73/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2464006 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000$73/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2464006 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: Germantown Westside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Kelly John B SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Fitler Academics PlusGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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.
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Estimated market value
$164,000
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Estimated market value
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- Philadelphia County
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- 19144
- Germantown Westside
- 245 W Hansberry St
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