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78 E Church Lane

Philadelphia, PA 19144

2 beds
1 bath
1,140 sqft
3,044 sqft lot
$260 per sqft
1880 build

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This Germantown twin’s historic charm will steal your heart at every turn, inside and out, beginning with the handsome brick facade with stone porch, original front door and vestibule entrance. Pine floors, high ceilings, ornate radiators, paned windows and all original doors and trim run throughout. The spacious open living/dining room with wood-burning stove and arched-sash front windows leads to the large kitchen. Key updates like recessed lighting, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances are met with retro-cool ‘80s finishes like freshly painted solid wood flat-front cabinets, green Formica countertops and linoleum tile floor–plus a vintage built-in hutch–in a great layout. A span of cabinets with an LG French-door fridge, Whirlpool dishwasher, stainless steel sink, and butcher block countertop runs along one wall, across from an L-shaped workspace with a slide-in JennAir range with griddle burner on the peninsula and a large passthrough to the rear sunroom. Here there’s a fun blue painted brick wall, a bank of built-ins and a wall of windows overlooking an enormous deck leading to the extra-deep fenced-in yard with lush mature landscaping, including a Japanese maple and a large crab apple tree complete with tire swing. The bright and airy upstairs has period light fixtures in every room. A lovely open sitting room with two windows is nestled between two bedrooms and a vintage bathroom with cobalt ceramic tile floor, white ceramic wall tile, original cast iron corner tub and a transom above the door. The rear bedroom has two exposures, as does the enormous front bedroom with original French doors and large closet. There’s plenty of storage along with laundry in the full basement. This home has been well-maintained and lovingly updated in the eight years of the seller’s ownership, including a new roof and complete rewire. Super convenient to all the greenspace the Wissahickon offers, this block of Church Ln is also just off Germantown Ave, putting Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books, Attic Brewing Co., Wyck Historic House and a new Weavers Way Co-op location at your fingertips.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Oct 17, 2024 •

MLS# PAPH2394626 —

The Building

Year Built:

1880
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Masonry
Structure Type:

Twin/Semi-Detached
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Levels:

2
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Other
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Unfinished
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1140
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:

1140

Interior

Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1140
Living Area SqFt:

1,140 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Buyer Financing:

Cash
Possession:

Settlement

Location

Directions:

Germantown Ave to E Church Ln
Latitude:

40.03522873
Longitude:

-75.17020416

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.07
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

20.00 x 153.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

3,044 Sqft
Zoning:

I2
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

H30
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

122029800
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

41
Tax Annual Amount:

$1,522
Tax Assessed Value:

$108,800
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

852.0
City/Town Tax:

670.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

2
Upper Level Bedrooms:

2
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Full 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

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

None
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

None
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air, Wood Burn Stove
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas, Wood

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

The School District Of Philadelphia
School District Source:

3rd Party

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Germantown
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

On Street

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$178/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/7/24 Oct 7, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$296,500	4.0%
9/17/24 Sep 17, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$285,000
9/11/24 Sep 11, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$285,000

Townhouse Sold on 10/7/2024

$296,500

Listing provided by broker:

Jennifer Golden

Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

(215) 893-9920

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78 E Church Lane

Philadelphia, PA 19144