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53 E Church Lane

Philadelphia, PA 19144

4 beds
2 baths
1,699 sqft
1,895 sqft lot
$123 per sqft
1867 build

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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.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

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MLS# PAPH2303532 —

The Building

Year Built:

1867
Year Built Source:

Estimated
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stone, Stucco
Structure Type:

Twin/Semi-Detached
Architectural Style:

Straight Thru
Levels:

2.5
Roof:

Architectural Shingle
Main Entrance:

South
Window Features:

Energy Efficient
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Slab, Crawl Space
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Partial
Basement Footprint Percent%

75.0
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt:

450
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1699
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:

450
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

1699

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Office, Full Bath
Room Count:

7
Flooring Type:

Wood, Laminate Plank, Tile/Brick
Fireplace:

No
Wall & Ceilings:

Plaster Walls, 9'+ Ceilings
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2149
Living Area SqFt:

1,699 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional, FHA
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

Immediate

Location

Directions:

From Germantown Ave, turn onto Church Ln (right if traveling north, left if traveling south). House is on left on Church Ln.
Cross Street:

Germantown Ave
Latitude:

40.03509521
Longitude:

-75.17106628
Location Type:

Middle Of Block

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Good
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.04
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

28.00 x 68.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

SideYard(s)
Lot SqFt:

1,895 Sqft
Inclusions:

washer, dryer
Exclusions:

refrigerator, window A/C units
Zoning:

RSA5
Outdoor Living Structures:

Porch(es), Patio(s)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Fencing:

Wood
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

O38
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

122038900
Tax Year:

2023
Tax Lot:

159
Tax Annual Amount:

$1,933
Tax Assessed Value:

$138,100
Year Assessed:

2023
School Tax:

1060.0
City/Town Tax:

872.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

4
Upper Level Bedrooms:

4
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Upper Level:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

3%
Buyer Agency Comp Type:

% Of Gross
Buyer Agency Comp Selection:

Percent

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Window Unit(s)
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

100 Amp Service
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer - Front Loading, Dryer - Front Loading
Laundry Type:

Main Floor

Schools

School District Name:

The School District Of Philadelphia
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Germantown
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Sidewalks, Extensive Hardscape, Gutter System
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No
Municipal Trash:

Yes

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Driveway, On Street
Parking Features:

Concrete Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Max Internet Speed

Xfinity

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Utility Costs

$217/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
2/2/24 Feb 2, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$210,000
1/22/24 Jan 22, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$210,000
12/17/23 Dec 17, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$210,000

Townhouse Sold on 2/2/2024

$210,000

Listing provided by broker:

Ernest B Tracy III

BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

(215) 247-3750

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53 E Church Lane

Philadelphia, PA 19144