The property at 405 W Penn Street in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood is a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rowhouse built in 1900. It offers approximately 1,326 square feet of living space, with a full, unfinished basement.. While the home is livable, it probably requires significant upgrades and your renovations. This home has a very large flat usable backyard with a tree for shade. Comparable properties in the area have sold for $280,000-$310,000, indicating potential for value appreciation post-renovation. If you're considering a full rehab, it's advisable to consult with local contractors to obtain accurate estimates for the necessary work. Additionally, exploring financing options tailored for renovation projects could be beneficial as well. This home won't last long!
For sale
Price cut: $7K (9/4)
$133,000
405 W Penn St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
3beds
1,326sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,418 Square Feet Lot
$132,500 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full unfinished basementTree for shade
- 125 days
- 160
- 17
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David cohen 215-260-5860,
Compass RE 6109470408,
Listing Team: The Kerry Carr Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2630680
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full 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
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,926
- Total interior livable area: 1,326 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,326
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,418 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 93.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 124027700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Fixer,Below Average
- 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: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,560
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$132,500
$126,000 - $139,000
$1,715/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Price change | $133,000-5%$100/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2630680 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $140,000+12%$106/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2630680 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $125,000-10.7%$94/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2488708 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Contingent | $140,000$106/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2488708 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $140,000+47.4%$106/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2488708 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2022 | Sold | $95,000-29.6%$72/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH990674 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2022 | Contingent | $135,000$102/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH990674 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $135,000$102/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH990674 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2021 | Listing removed | $135,000$102/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH990674 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2021 | Price change | $135,000-3.6%$102/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH990674 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2021 | Price change | $140,000-12.5%$106/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH990674 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $160,000+36.8%$121/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH990674 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2020 | Listing removed | $117,000$88/sqft |
Source: KW Philly South #PAPH883628 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $117,000$88/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH883628 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Pending sale | $117,000$88/sqft |
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| 9/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $117,000$88/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH883628 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2020 | Listing removed | $117,000$88/sqft |
Source: KW Philly South #PAPH883628 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2020 | Price change | $117,000-1.7%$88/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH883628 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $119,000$90/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH883628 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,560 +17.9% | $182,900 +17.9% |
| 2024 | $2,171 | $155,100 |
| 2023 | $2,171 +41.4% | $155,100 |
| 2022 | $1,536 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,536 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,603 -83.3% | -- |
| 2017 | $9,615 | -- |
| 2016 | $9,615 | -- |
| 2015 | $9,615 | -- |
| 2014 | $9,615 | $98,400 +1208.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $7,520 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,520 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,520 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,520 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,520 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,520 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,008 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,008 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,008 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $6,368 |
| 2002 | -- | $6,368 +9.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,824 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,824 |
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Neighborhood: Germantown East
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.
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