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68 W JOHNSON STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19144
$489,000 Asking Price
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5
beds
3
baths
3,407
sqft
Built in
1900
Beautifully maintained 5 bedroom/3 bathroom Twin-Home in Historical West Germantown! House sits on a large lot featuring front yard, back yard with a garage and a spacious driveway that comfortably fits 5-car parking. Upon ascending the front staircase, you are welcomed onto the large front porch, a peaceful spot to relax. Enter into a foyer and a spacious first floor featuring living room, a separate dining room with an authentic pocket door, tall ceilings, beautifully restored original hardwood flooring, built in corner cupboard, a mantle with tiles featuring Germantown scenes from late 1800's, deep window casings, and many other original architectural features. There is a comfortable eat-in kitchen with ceramic flooring, quartz counters and newer appliances; a full bathroom with a glass enclosed shower is on this level as well as an entrance to the large back yard, which is a great space to entertain and unwind. The second floor features three generously sized bedrooms and a fully renovated bathroom with a clawfoot tub. All bedrooms have ample closet/storage space. The third floor has an oversize primary bedroom with a sitting room and a walk-in closet. You will also find an additional bedroom and a recently remodeled bathroom with a skylight, a glass enclosed shower and a Jacuzzi tub. The finished cozy basement is perfect for a family room, gym, or an office, and provides limitless possibilities. The laundry room with full size washer/dryer, utility sink and a second egress to the backyard adds to the convenience. Some of the upgrades include: new HVAC and high efficiency heater (2021), new bathrooms (2020), appliances (2021/2022), electric upgrade (2020), roof- house and garage (2017), porch (2024). See complete list of upgrades in listing attachments. Sale includes security system. Situated in West Germantown near historical landmarks, many parks including Wissahickon Park with over 1800 acres of hiking and biking trails, waterways, picnic and sporting areas, ideally located near coffee shops, Weaver Way Coop locations and dining. Walk down tree lined streets for local ice cream, hard cider, or farm to table fare. Nearby neighborhoods like W Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, Roxborough/Manayunk and East Falls provide easy access to even more restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Commuting is a breeze with the home's close proximity to Lincoln Drive, providing a quick ride to major highways and just a brisk walk to many nearby public transportation options.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- Basement:
- Fully Finished,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Rear Entrance,Sump Pump,Full
- A/C:
- Central A/C,Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating:
- Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Fireplace:
- Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
- Disability Feature:
- None
Exterior
- General:
- Above Grade,Below Grade
- Style:
- Traditional,Straight Thru
Construction
- General:
- Stone, 3
Location
- Originating MLS:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District:
- THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- County:
- PHILADELPHIA
Lot
- Zoning:
- RSA3, 593123100
- Current Use:
- H58
Utilities
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
This listing courtesy of:
KW Empower, Jana Vagele
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Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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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%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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