Welcome to this 3-bedroom,1-bath, semi-detached home located in the heart of historic Germantown! Walk in and be enamored by a spacious main floor, filled with plenty of natural light. Continue to the updated eat-in kitchen with a dedicated main floor laundry room. The second level offers 3 spacious bedrooms, a 3- piece hall bathroom and plenty of closet space. You will love all the exterior space this home has to offer. A large backyard perfect for entertaining, a side yard and front porch perfect for sitting to enjoy the breeze of the evening and enough external side space for parking. Completing this home is a full basement which offers plenty of storage opportunities! This property boasts both the comfort and convenience of being located near all area amenities, schools, parks, and public transportation. Make this house your home in this vibrant Germantown community! Please be advised that this property is located in a geographic area which may result in the buyer being eligible for special loan programs which may provide additional financial assistance to buyers.
Sold for $239,900
$239,900
5247 Wakefield St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
3beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,646 Square Feet Lot
$246,200 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$1,877 Estimated rent
Home value
$246,200
$222,000 - $273,000
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Spacious main floorPlenty of closet spacePlenty of natural lightUpdated eat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Lisa Y Risco 215-768-8065,
Keller Williams Main Line,
Co-Listing Agent: Michelle Walls 267-226-5873,
Keller Williams Main Line
Bought with:
Jennifer Thompson, AB069135
RE/MAX One Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2412040
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Unpaved, Driveway, On Street, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,646 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27.00 x 135.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 121173600
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
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: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,689
- Date on market: 10/21/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/24/2025 | Sold | $239,900$178/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2412040 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2024 | Pending sale | $239,900$178/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2412040 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2024 | Contingent | $239,900$178/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2412040 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2024 | Price change | $239,900-2.1%$178/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2412040 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $245,000$182/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2412040 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Contingent | $245,000+2.1%$182/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2412040 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $239,900+448.3%$178/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2412040 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2006 | Sold | $43,750+41.1%$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2004 | Sold | $31,000+7.3%$23/sqft |
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| 5/2/1995 | Sold | $28,900$22/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,434 +44.1% | $173,900 +44.1% |
| 2024 | $1,690 | $120,700 |
| 2023 | $1,690 +51.6% | $120,700 |
| 2022 | $1,114 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,114 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,163 +92.8% | -- |
| 2017 | $603 -34.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $925 | -- |
| 2015 | $925 | -- |
| 2014 | $925 +4.5% | $96,100 +1064% |
| 2012 | $886 | $8,256 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,256 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,256 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,256 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,256 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,256 |
| 2006 | -- | $8,256 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,256 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,256 |
| 2003 | -- | $8,256 +7.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,680 +38.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,536 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,536 |
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Neighborhood: Wister
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fitler Academics PlusGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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