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$495,000

  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 4,628 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 5 days ago
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This gracious, Penn-Knox Victorian offers beautiful period architecture, distinctive character, and a versatile multi-unit layout, with each apartment offering its own unique charm. Currently, 3 of the 4 units are occupied by long-term tenants on month-to-month leases. The first-floor rear unit in two stories and has a private exterior entrance and features a spacious living room with a beamed ceiling and parquet flooring, a kitchen with an exposed brick wall, and a convenient first-floor powder room. Upstairs, the bedroom with bay window is accompanied by an adjoining study, creating a flexible and comfortable living space. Also on the first floor, with a street-facing porch entrance, is a separate one-bedroom apartment. This charming unit features a large living room with a beautiful bay window, parquet flooring, and access to the basement. The apartment can easily be rejoined with the rear unit, creating an especially appealing owner-occupant configuration. Currently, this unit is unoccupied. The second-floor unit offers one bedroom, a generously sized living room, and an eat-in kitchen. On the third floor, you'll find a large primary bedroom, a second bedroom, and a spacious eat-in kitchen. Located on a sought-after block in Germantown, you are just steps to the shops and restaurants in Maplewood Mall (Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe'), Market Square, and Chelten Avenue (Al-Sham Restaurant and Das Good Cafe), Ultimo Coffee, and Weaver's Way Co-Op This property is also within easy walking distance of local schools like The Philadelphia School for the Deaf, Greene Street Friends and Germantown Friends School, as well as public transportation, while offering the architectural character and flexibility that make historic Philadelphia properties so special. Whether you're looking for an income-producing property, a multi-generational living arrangement, or a home with the potential to create a spacious owner's unit, this Victorian offers an exciting array of possibilities.

Full Property Details for 145 W School House Ln

General

  • Price: $495,000
  • Taxes: $5,655 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2642268
  • Updated: 11/2/2026

Rental Information

  • Lease Info: Month to Month

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 19
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Efficiency, Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Floors
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Parking

  • Parking Features: Public, Unassigned
  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19144 (19144)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: GERMANTOWN
  • Cross Streets: Wayne Avenue
  • Driving Directions: Use GPS.

School Information

  • School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Converted Dwelling, Victorian
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Wood Siding, Brick, Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Flat, Pitched, Shingle
  • Square Feet: 4,628
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 3,471 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 3,471 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Good

Unit Information

  • Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 4, Unit 3

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Dimensions: 30.00 x 177.00
  • Zoning: RSA2
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Rear Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $142.61
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $3,166
  • City/TownTax: $2,488
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $404,000
  • Tax Amount: $5,655
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Owner Pays: Taxes - Real Estate, Repairs, Insurance
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3471

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All Tenant Property
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerators (4)
  • Lot Number: 87

Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, Cora K Krebs and Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square, Jacob Markovitz

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  • Cora K Krebs

    Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

  • Jacob Markovitz

    Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

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Schools serving 145 W School House Ln

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Kelly John B School
5116 Pulaski Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
K-50.5 mi
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
430 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144
6-81.1 mi
King Martin Luther High School
6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138
9-121.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Tax History for 145 W School House Ln

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$5,655
—
$349,800
-13%
2025
$5,655
—
$404,000
—
2024
$5,655
42%
$404,000
42%
2023
$3,971
72%
$283,700
100%
2021
$2,315
—
-100%
2020
$2,315
1%
$165,400
1%
2019
$2,284
-16%
$163,200
-16%
2018
$2,721
—
$194,400
—
2017
$2,721
—
$194,400
—
2016
$2,721
4%
$194,400
—
2015
$2,605
—
$194,400
—
2014
$2,605
-6%
$194,400
587%
2013
$2,764
—
$28,288
—
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Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, Cora K Krebs and Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square, Jacob Markovitz

145 W School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (MLS# PAPH2642268) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 145 W School House Lane is currently listed for $495,000 and was received on September 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 145 W School House Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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