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119 W PENN ST Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Key Details
Sold Price $600,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,023 sqft
Price per Sqft $296
Subdivision Germantown (West)
MLS Listing ID PAPH2101712
Sold Date 05/06/22
Style Traditional,Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,023
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1850
Annual Tax Amount $2,250
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 3,446 Sqft
Acres 0.08
Lot Dimensions 32.00 x 108.00
Property Description
What a great house! Enjoy the stunning random-width southern pine floors, 10 foot ceilings, over-size windows, 1850 crafted architecture. Then revel in the comfort of a newer eat-in kitchen, renovated bathrooms, central air conditioning. This is a not-to-be-missed 3-story twin on one of Germantown’s most popular and peaceful blocks in the historic Penn-Knox community. Floor Plan: 1st floor: wide inviting entry hall; large sunny living room with crown molding; formal dining room entered via working original pocket doors and offering an amazing chandelier and built-in glass-fronted china cabinet; deep closet under stairs; eat-in kitchen renovated in 2010 with some new appliances since then, electric cooking, stainless steel sink with garbage disposal, dishwasher, stainless steel refrigerator/freezer, polished granite countertops, ceramic tile floor, recessed lights, french doors lead out to the side garden, and most special original built-in Victorian dresser serves as a wonderful pantry now just as it did in 1850!; exit to rear patio and fenced yard. 2nd floor: 3 good-sized bedrooms, good closets, all with the same high ceilings that are on the first floor and transoms over the doors; roomy hallway with deep closet that conveniently holds the stacked washer and dryer; full hall bath newly renovated with ceramic tile finishes and shower over tub. 3rd floor: skylight in wide hall brings in lots of light; 2 big bedrooms with connecting door; full hall bath with ceramic tile floor, shower over tub; huge hall closet. Basement: Full, unfinished, for utilities, storage and work area, well-lit, glass-block windows with ventilation; in one corner is a fascinating ancient coal furnace encased in brick reminding one of life in the old days! Gas hot air heat and central air, 200 AMP circuit breaker electric service; 50 gallon gas domestic hot water heater; copper water service to the street; front porch roof a beautiful standing sealed seamed roof installed about 7 years ago--2nd floor rear roof coated summer 2021; And finally the random-width southern red pine floors are among the most gorgeous you have ever seen! 119 West Penn Street is in historic Germantown, walking distance to shops and a variety of schools and places of worship. Public transportation and great pizza are close by. Easy to show. Can be a quick settlement. Showings start Friday, 4/8/2022
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19144 (19144)
Zoning RSA3
Direction South
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Electric
Fireplace N
Window Features Energy Efficient,Replacement,Skylights
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Electric
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es)
Fence Other
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es)
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 124023300
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Horse Property N
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Megan R. Gibson • KW Philly