Welcome to 42 W Mt Airy Ave, a charming twin home just a block from the vibrant shops and restaurants of Germantown Avenue. This home boasts a lively, welcoming exterior, with a quaint front porch perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. Step inside to discover a bright and airy living room that seamlessly flows into the open-concept dining area and kitchen—ideal for both entertaining and daily living. This spacious home spans three stories, featuring 5 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, offering plenty of room for a growing family or home office spaces. Solar panels on the roof, owned by the seller, significantly reduce electricity costs, while a high-efficiency gas-powered summer/winter hook up system ensures year-round comfort. Outside, the yard is a gardener’s paradise, with maturing fig and peach trees, along with blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry bushes. Rain barrels provide an eco-friendly way to maintain the lush garden. This home is a true blend of sustainability and comfort, with modern amenities and a location that can’t be beaten. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to own a home in one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods!
Sold for $510,000
$510,000
42 W Mount Airy Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
5beds
2,486sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,176 Square Feet Lot
$462,100 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$3,421 Estimated rent
Home value
$462,100
$416,000 - $513,000
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Rain barrelsQuaint front porch
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Listed by:
Paul Walsh Jr. 215-247-3600,
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Bought with:
Nancy S. Trachtenberg, RS341768
Compass RE
Nancy S. Trachtenberg, RS341768
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2458590
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
- Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,486
- Total interior livable area: 2,486 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,486
- 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: 3,176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30.00 x 106.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 092044800
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mt Airy (west)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $502,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,026
- Date on market: 3/18/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2025 | Sold | $510,000$205/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2458590 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2025 | Pending sale | $510,000$205/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2458590 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $510,000+119.4%$205/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2458590 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2004 | Sold | $232,500+175.1%$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/1998 | Sold | $84,500$34/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,027 +4.7% | $502,000 +4.7% |
| 2024 | $6,712 | $479,500 |
| 2023 | $6,712 +55.3% | $479,500 |
| 2022 | $4,321 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,321 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $4,510 +14.2% | -- |
| 2017 | $3,950 -85.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $26,743 +684% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,411 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,411 +4.5% | $273,700 +961.2% |
| 2012 | $3,266 | $25,792 |
| 2011 | -- | $25,792 |
| 2010 | -- | $25,792 |
| 2009 | -- | $25,792 |
| 2008 | -- | $25,792 |
| 2007 | -- | $25,792 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $24,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $24,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $24,000 +5.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $22,720 +7.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $21,184 |
| 2000 | -- | $21,184 |
| 1999 | -- | $21,184 |
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Neighborhood: Mount Airy West
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Henry H. Houston Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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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