Located less than one block from the historic center of Germantown, Market Square, this late 19th century twin offers historic elements and modern conveniences. Featuring a traditional straight-through configuration, there are 4 rooms and a powder room on the first floor, 2 Bedrooms and 1 bath on the 2nd floor, and 2 bedrooms on the 3rd floor. From a modest but serviceable front porch, the entrance hallway allows entry to the living room, then to the rear of the dining area, and on to the office space connecting to the kitchen. There is a powder room located in the office area along with a large closet. In the kitchen, you will find a washer and dryer and enough space for a butcher block island or a small table and two chairs. From the kitchen, there is access to the private fenced side yard. At the top of the stairway is the large 2nd-floor full bath and natural light from 3 windows. Featuring the original 19th-century flooring on the 2nd floor, towards the front of the house is the 2nd bedroom on the left followed by the main bedroom with a large closet overlooking Church Lane. Step back in time using the original stairway to reach the 3rd floor. The 3rd floor is comprised of two modest-sized bedrooms and a large hall storage closet. Concerned about parking? There is a new concrete driveway for two cars to complement on-street parking. Recently installed fencing offers privacy and a small garden in the side yard . With easy access to Uncle Bobby's Coffee, many of Germatown's historic sites, and SEPTA bus service on Germantown Ave, this house is in the proposed Germantown Urban District.
Sold for $210,000
$210,000
53 E Church Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144
4beds
1,699sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1867
1,895 Square Feet Lot
$228,800 Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$2,379 Estimated rent
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$208,000 - $249,000
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Large hall storage closetNatural lightLarge closetButcher block islandPowder roomOffice spaceSmall table
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Listed by:
Ernie Tracy 610-662-3249,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill,
Listing Team: Living Well Homes Collective
Bought with:
Rachel Shaw, RS338589
Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2303532
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 0.0
- Area: 450
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Plaster Walls, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Tile/Brick
- Windows: Energy Efficient
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,149
- Total interior livable area: 1,699 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,699
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Extensive Hardscape, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 1,895 sqft
- Dimensions: 28.00 x 68.00
- Features: SideYard(s), Middle Of Block
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 122038900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1867
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Germantown
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2024 | Sold | $210,000$124/sqft |
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| 1/22/2024 | Pending sale | $210,000$124/sqft |
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| 12/17/2023 | Contingent | $210,000$124/sqft |
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| 12/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $210,000+30%$124/sqft |
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| 9/5/2017 | Sold | $161,500-1.2%$95/sqft |
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| 7/1/2017 | Price change | $163,500-0.9%$96/sqft |
Source: Winder Real Estate, Inc #6972213 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2017 | Listed for sale | $165,000+43.5%$97/sqft |
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| 8/31/2011 | Listing removed | $115,000$68/sqft |
Source: American Real Estate and Insurance #5844324 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2011 | Listed for sale | $115,000+16.2%$68/sqft |
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| 1/23/2011 | Listing removed | $99,000$58/sqft |
Source: American Real Estate and Insurance #5746070 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2010 | Price change | $99,000-8.2%$58/sqft |
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| 8/13/2010 | Price change | $107,900-6.2%$64/sqft |
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| 7/24/2010 | Listed for sale | $115,000$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,672 +38.2% | $190,900 +38.2% |
| 2024 | $1,933 | $138,100 |
| 2023 | $1,933 +56.4% | $138,100 |
| 2022 | $1,236 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,236 +13.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,089 +105.8% | -- |
| 2017 | $529 -55.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,184 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,184 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,184 +4.5% | $84,600 +830.9% |
| 2012 | $1,134 | $9,088 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,088 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,088 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,088 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,088 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,088 |
| 2006 | -- | $9,088 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,088 +61.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $5,632 |
| 2003 | -- | $5,632 +32.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $4,256 +12.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $3,776 +29.7% |
| 1999 | -- | $2,912 |
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Neighborhood: Wister
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fitler Academics PlusGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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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Estimated market value
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