254 W WALNUT LANE, Philadelphia, PA 19144

$850,000 Asking Price

8 beds
5 baths
6,175  sqft
Built in 1889

The advent of the commuter rail line to Germantown, brought Philadelphia's own Gilded Age into more bucolic settings. This extraordinary Queen Anne Victorian single, built circa 1887 for Joseph S. Perot; and home to Governor Martin Brumbaugh from 1912-1924, sits among other significant properties that make up Germantown's Tulpehocken Station Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. 254 W Walnut Lane is architecturally intact, mechanically updated, and a powerful statement of place. Approach the "Dutch-style" front door from the wrap around covered porch and enter the spacious entry hall with elegant turned staircase. Straight back past the back staircase is the large, eat-in kitchen and rear pantry room. To the right of the entry is the dining room, living room, and library. Upstairs is a large sitting room, typical of how Americans lived during Victorian times, and perfect for today's tv room. In addition , there are three bedrooms and two full baths. The third floor has five more bedrooms and two more baths. The stone construction, half acre of land, beamed ceilings, distinctive wood paneling, carved fireplace mantels, built-in bookcases in several rooms, and tall ceilings- 10 foot on the first floor - all make the house irreplaceable. House will be ready at the end of June for showings. Photos to follow . The next owner has a deep respect for history, and is ready to make some history of their own .

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Butlers Pantry,Exposed Beams,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Kitchen - Eat-In
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Disposal
Laundry:
Upper Floor
Basement:
Full
Flooring:
Wood
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Radiator,Forced Air, Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Sidewalks,Street Lights,Exterior Lighting, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Victorian

Construction

Roofing:
Pitched,Shingle,Metal
Windows:
Bay/Bow
General:
Stone, 3

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
County:
PHILADELPHIA

Lot

Zoning:
RSD1, 593061660
Fencing:
Other
Current Use:
A48

Utilities

Utilities:
200+ Amp Service,Circuit Breakers
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, Janice Manzi

About Philadelphia, PA

Housing

Number of Units
705,993
Median Home Value
$212,331
Median Rent
$993

47.83% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.77% are vacant.

Commute

Car
48.32%
Public Transportation
19.12%
Walk to Work
6.40%
Work from Home
23.29%
Other
1.20%

The median travel time to work is 28 minutes.

People

Population
1,564,304
Median Age
36.10
Median Household Size
2.55

Education

High School
31.51%
Associate’s Degree
5.70%
Bachelor’s Degree
18.90%
Graduate Degree
14.16%

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