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Property Description
Welcome to 118 Hermit Street, a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 2,161 square feet of character, comfort, and functional living space in Philadelphia's Wissahickon neighborhood. The home features a classic stone-front exterior with timeless curb appeal, hardwood flooring throughout much of the home, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and a warm, inviting layout. The main level offers an open living and dining area that flows into a bright kitchen with exposed brick, white cabinetry, glass stacked tile, stainless appliances, and plenty of room for everyday use. Upstairs, the home offers generously sized bedrooms with great natural light, hardwood floors, and flexible space for sleeping, working, or additional storage. The bathrooms include updated finishes, including a tiled shower, modern vanity, soaking tub, and separate glass-enclosed shower. Out back, the private backyard provides a great outdoor extension of the home, with space for seating, grilling, gardening, or relaxing. With its size, layout, and neighborhood setting, 118 Hermit Street offers a strong blend of charm, space, and everyday functionality. Located in the heart of Wissahickon, 118 Hermit Street offers convenient access to neighborhood favorites, parks, trails, dining, public transportation, and major commuter routes. Offering both space and character in a highly walkable setting close to Main Street, this home is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today and experience everything 118 Hermit Street has to offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 118 Hermit St
General
- Sold For: $440,000
- Taxes: $4,829 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2638048
- Added to Site: 78 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 4
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19127 (19127)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: WISSAHICKON
- Driving Directions: "Get on I-76 W from Fitzwater St, S 18th St, Lombard St and South St/S St Bridge 10 min (1.6 mi) Head toward Pemberton St 52 ft S Rosewood St turns left and becomes Pemberton St î•· 331 ft Turn left onto S 15th St î•· 180 ft Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Fitzwater St î•· 0.3 mi Turn right onto S 18th St î•· 0.2 mi Turn left onto Lombard St î•· 0.7 mi Lombard St turns left and becomes S 27th St î•· 335 ft Turn right onto South St/S St Bridge î•· 0.2 mi Turn right to merge onto I-76 W î•· 0.1 mi î— Follow I-76 W. Take exit 340A from I-76 W 7 min (5.6 mi) Merge onto I-76 W î•· 4.8 mi Use the 2nd from the left lane to take the I-76 W exit toward Valley Forge î•· 0.5 mi Take exit 340A toward Lincoln Dr/Kelly Dr î•· 0.3 mi î— Take Ridge Ave and Terrace St to Hermit St 4 min (1.1 mi) Merge onto City Ave/Lincoln Hwy î•· 0.1 mi Use the right lane to take the Ridge Ave North ramp î•· 0.2 mi Use any lane to turn left onto Ridge Ave î•· 0.5 mi Slight left onto Terrace
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Radiant
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 2,161
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,161 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,161 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,384
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 17.00 x 83.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $196.62
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $2,704
- City/TownTax: $2,124
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $345,000
- Tax Amount: $4,829
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2161
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 127
Listed by KW Empower, Asa Kurland
Sold by KW Empower, Noelle Fox
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Schools
Schools serving 118 Hermit St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cook-Wissahickon School 201 East Salaignac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 118 Hermit St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/04/2026
Sold
$440,000
3.55%
MLS
6/19/2026
Listed
$424,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
118 Hermit Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 (MLS# PAPH2638048) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $440,000 on August 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 118 Hermit Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

