Fully renovated 5BR home with open layout, modern fireplace, and private fenced yard in Germantown. Welcome to 524 E Penn St, a beautifully fully renovated 5-bedroom, 3-bath home where modern design meets comfort and space. From the moment you enter, you’ll notice the bright open-concept layout that makes this home perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The heart of the home is the stunning open kitchen that flows seamlessly into a large living room, creating an inviting space for gathering with family and friends. A sleek modern fireplace anchors the living area, adding warmth and a stylish focal point that elevates the entire space. Upstairs and throughout the home, you’ll find five spacious bedrooms and three beautifully updated bathrooms, offering flexibility for growing families, guests, or a home office setup. Step outside to your private fenced backyard, perfect for summer barbecues, relaxing evenings, gardening, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, you’ll enjoy convenient access to parks, dining, shopping, and public transportation. Outdoor lovers will appreciate being just minutes from the scenic trails of Wissahickon Valley Park and the beautiful landscapes of Awbury Arboretum.
Under contract
Price cut: $30K (5/6)
$269,999
524 E Penn St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
5beds
1,698sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,163 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Five spacious bedroomsPrivate fenced backyardThree beautifully updated bathroomsBright open-concept layoutStunning open kitchenSleek modern fireplace
- 120 days |
- 53 |
- 1 |
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Listed by:
Tsering Choky 215-237-3913,
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell 2156462900
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2590248
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Dry Wall
- Basement: Full,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,698
- Total interior livable area: 1,698 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,698
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 1,163 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 78.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 121141400
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Stone, Frame, Vinyl Siding, Asphalt
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- 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: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $172,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,414
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: All New Appliances Are Included In As-is Condition At Settlement.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,931/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Contingent | $269,999$159/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $269,999-10%$159/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Price change | $299,999-4.8%$177/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+158.6%$186/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $121,800+204.5%$72/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $40,000-68%$24/sqft |
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| 9/27/2022 | Listing removed | $125,000$74/sqft |
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| 5/10/2022 | Price change | $125,000-60.9%$74/sqft |
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| 4/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $320,000$188/sqft |
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| 1/6/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/6/2020 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 6/25/2020 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/14/2020 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 1/8/2020 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/14/2019 | Listed for sale | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,415 +53.7% | $172,500 +53.7% |
| 2024 | $1,571 | $112,200 |
| 2023 | $1,571 +56.7% | $112,200 |
| 2022 | $1,002 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,002 -4.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,047 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,047 -19.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,298 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,298 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,298 +10.9% | $87,300 +1450.1% |
| 2012 | $1,170 | $5,632 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,632 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,632 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,632 |
| 2008 | -- | $5,632 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,632 |
| 2006 | -- | $5,632 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,632 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,632 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2002 | -- | $5,120 +31.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $3,904 |
| 1999 | -- | $3,904 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Germantown East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pennell Joseph SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- NAWidener Memorial SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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