Welcome to 51 E High Street, a beautifully updated and exceptionally spacious Germantown twin that seamlessly blends historic character with modern comfort. Offering 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and over 2,400 square feet of living space across three levels, this impressive home showcases many original details including soaring ceilings, oversized windows, beautiful millwork, and generously sized rooms that provide both charm and functionality. Thoughtful updates throughout complement the home's timeless appeal while central heating and air conditioning ensure year-round comfort. Relax on the inviting wraparound front porch or step outside to one of the property's most remarkable features, an enormous rear yard that is a true rarity in the city, offering endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, outdoor recreation, pets, play space, or creating your own private retreat. Ideally located in the heart of historic Germantown, you'll enjoy easy access to neighborhood favorites along Germantown Avenue, local cafes and restaurants, parks, cultural attractions, and SEPTA Regional Rail for convenient access to Center City. Combining classic Philadelphia architecture, modern updates, abundant living space, and an extraordinary outdoor setting, 51 E High Street presents a unique opportunity to own a truly special home in one of Philadelphia's most distinctive neighborhoods.
Under contract
$275,000
51 E High St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
6beds
2,475sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
4,700 Square Feet Lot
$274,000 Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Enormous rear yardInviting wraparound front porchOversized windowsThree levelsBeautiful millworkBeautifully updatedThoughtful updates throughout
- 33 days |
- 1,585 |
- 111 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ian Perler 267-607-9099,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Listing Team: Ccl Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2629306
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 6
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,475
- Total interior livable area: 2,475 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,475
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,700 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 188.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 592039100
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
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: $111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,069
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$274,000
$260,000 - $288,000
$3,068/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Contingent | $275,000$111/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000-44.9%$111/sqft |
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| 12/6/2025 | Listing removed | $499,000$202/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000-0.2%$202/sqft |
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| 11/9/2025 | Listing removed | $499,999$202/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $499,999+1.2%$202/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $494,000+229.3%$200/sqft |
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| 3/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/28/2024 | Price change | $2,765+5.7%$1/sqft |
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| 11/13/2023 | Price change | $2,615-3.7%$1/sqft |
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| 10/30/2023 | Price change | $2,715-5.2%$1/sqft |
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| 10/19/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,865+105.4%$1/sqft |
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| 10/29/2015 | Listing removed | $1,395$1/sqft |
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| 10/12/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,395$1/sqft |
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| 8/15/2014 | Listing removed | $150,000$61/sqft |
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| 7/22/2014 | Price change | $150,000-9.1%$61/sqft |
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| 5/13/2014 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$67/sqft |
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| 2/28/2014 | Price change | $175,000-12.5%$71/sqft |
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| 11/26/2013 | Price change | $199,999-9.1%$81/sqft |
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| 9/27/2013 | Listed for sale | $220,000+7233.3%$89/sqft |
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| 3/5/2009 | Listing removed | $3,000$1/sqft |
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| 2/1/2009 | Listed for sale | $3,000-92.5%$1/sqft |
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| 1/5/2005 | Sold | $40,000$16/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,069 +112% | $290,700 +112% |
| 2024 | $1,919 | $137,100 |
| 2023 | $1,919 +48.7% | $137,100 |
| 2022 | $1,291 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,291 -4.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,348 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,348 -39.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,223 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,223 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,223 -2.4% | $169,900 +786.4% |
| 2012 | $2,277 | $19,168 |
| 2011 | -- | $19,168 |
| 2010 | -- | $19,168 |
| 2009 | -- | $19,168 |
| 2008 | -- | $19,168 |
| 2007 | -- | $19,168 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $17,824 |
| 2005 | -- | $17,824 |
| 2004 | -- | $17,824 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $16,192 +15% |
| 2002 | -- | $14,080 +3.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $13,632 |
| 1999 | -- | $13,632 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Germantown Morton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Roosevelt Theodore Middle SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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