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5800 Greene Street

Philadelphia, PA 19144

7 beds
4 baths
3,980 sqft
9,079 sqft lot
$233 per sqft
1857 build

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Here is an opportunity to live within the walls of history, surrounded by contemporary style, and embedded with 21st-century amenities. Come see this extraordinary Germantown property and experience the space, the charm, the character, and the serenity that you have longed for in a Philadelphia home. This 1857 home, originally built for John Wister, rests on an extraordinary 60 x 150' lot that allows for the home to be set well back from the street, a large rear bricked patio, a spacious side yard, a parking area for up to 4 cars, and all directly across from beautiful 8 acre Vernon Park. Enter this property through a lovely front porch, beyond the fanlight door surround, into an open entrance hall featuring an early 20th-century pendant light, clear finished oak floors that run throughout the living areas, and the original corner fireplace. To the right is a beautiful staircase backed by leaded glass windows. A cushioned window seat looks out onto the front porch. Through the entrance hall is a spacious living room highlighted by original window and door moldings. There are windows on both sides of the living room and also a door to the sunporch. Through a wide opening lies the dining room, beautifully lit by south-facing French doors that open to the sunroom. An elegant crown molding runs the perimeter of the dining room. The sun-drenched kitchen anchors the first floor. It has extensive cabinetry, up-market appliances, plenty of granite counter space, and a large island for meals and gatherings. The kitchen floors are original yellow pine painted in a historical pattern and the ceiling is tongue and groove pine. A beautiful archway opens to a back staircase to the 2nd floor. To the rear of the kitchen is a large mudroom with laundry, a large original utility sink, a half bathroom, and additional storage. Beyond the mudroom is the brick patio backed by a massive, well-maintained, white ash tree providing afternoon shade in the warmer months. The second floor features 3 bedrooms. The large primary bedroom is in the front of the house. It offers windows on two sides, double closets with beveled mirror doors, and plenty of space for a king bed as well as a seating area. The adjacent bathroom features a double vanity and a spacious, frameless glass shower. Next to the primary bath is a hall bath with an exceptional vitreous ceramic freestanding tub with shower surround, and a nickel and marble early 20th century style sink. The middle bedroom has two large south-facing windows and good closet space. The rear bedroom is quite large and features a 3 paneled, south-facing, bay window flanked by built-in bookshelves, and has a west-facing window that overlooks the patio. In the center of this floor is the skylighted staircase to the third floor which has 4 additional bedrooms, and a lovely hall bath with wallpaper and wainscoting. The basement is large, very dry, and perfectly suitable for storage. It also houses some extraordinary mechanical systems including geothermal cooling, a sophisticated hot water heating system, and a 200' deep natural well bringing filtered water into the kitchen, and natural water for all of your gardening and landscaping. Located just a couple of blocks from GFS and Greene Street Friends schools, there is more to be shared about this exceptional property than can be appropriately expressed here. If you are serious about starting the next phase of your life in an incredibly well-updated and wonderfully well-maintained historic home, reach out for an appointment today.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

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MLS# PAPH2326820 —

The Building

Year Built:

1857
Year Built Source:

Estimated
Roof:

Pitched, Shingle, Slate, Metal
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stone
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Historic:

No
Levels:

3
Entry Floor Number:

1
Security Features:

Security System, Smoke Detector
Window Features:

Bay/Bow
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Unfinished
Basement Footprint Percent%

99.0
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

3980
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 Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

3980

Interior

Interior Features:

Additional Stairway, Butlers Pantry, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wood Floors, Chair Railings, Skylight(s)
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Basement, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
Room Count:

15
Flooring Type:

Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Solid Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

3980
Living Area SqFt:

3,980 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

Immediate

Location

Directions:

The house is located on Greene St, directly across from Vernon Park.
Cross Street:

W Rittenhouse
Latitude:

40.03474045
Longitude:

-75.17814636
Location Type:

Suburban

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.21
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

60.00 x 151.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Front Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot SqFt:

9,079 Sqft
Inclusions:

refrigerator, washer, dryer
Additional Parcels:

No
Zoning:

RSA5
View:

Park/Greenbelt
Outdoor Living Structures:

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

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Fencing:

Fully, Picket, Wood
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

A58
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

593170300
Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

283
Tax Annual Amount:

$3,267
Tax Assessed Value:

$233,400
Year Assessed:

2023
School Tax:

1792.0
City/Town Tax:

1474.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

7
Upper Level Bedrooms:

7
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3
Bedrooms Upper Level:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

3
Upper Level Total Baths:

3
Upper Level Total Baths:

2.00
Upper Level 2 Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level 2 Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Geothermal, Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Natural Gas
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Zoned, Hot Water
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas, Tankless
Water Source:

Well, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Surface Unit, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
Laundry Type:

Main Floor, Has Laundry

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, Lawn Sprinkler
Pool:

No Pool
Spa:

No
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

4
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Driveway, On Street
Parking Features:

Crushed Stone, Concrete Driveway, Paved Driveway, Fenced
Driveway - # of Spaces:

4

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$547/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/29/24 May 29, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$930,000	-1.0%
4/25/24 Apr 25, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$939,000
3/15/24 Mar 15, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$939,000

House Sold on 5/29/2024

$930,000

Listing provided by broker:

Michael Garden

Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

marianne.dillon@compass.com

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5800 Greene Street

Philadelphia, PA 19144