245 W Hansberry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 - Photo 1

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$160,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
2,737 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to 245 W. Hansberry Street, located in the highly sought-after Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. This spacious home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, providing ample space for a growing family or potential for multi-generational living. Once a triplex, this property holds great potential to be converted back into a multi-unit dwelling, making it an excellent investment opportunity. While the home is in need of TLC and updates, it retains much of its original charm, including classic architectural details and a solid structure. With a little vision and effort, you can restore this beauty to its former glory or transform it into something uniquely yours. Priced to sell, this property presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to customize and create a home that suits their style, or investors seeking a project with great potential. Don't miss out on the chance to own a piece of Germantown history. Schedule your showing today!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 245 W Hansberry St

General

Sold For: $160,000
Taxes: $3,040 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2464006
Added to Site: 294 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 3
Upper - Full Baths: 3

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Upper: 5
Bedrooms-Up2: 2

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19144 (19144)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Germantown
Subdivision: Germantown
Driving Directions: Hansberry & Pulaski

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Traditional
Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Stone
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 2,737
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 2,737 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,737 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,182
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 24.00 x 216.00
Zoning: RSA3

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $73.07
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,702
City/TownTax: $1,337
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $217,200
Tax Amount: $3,040
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2737

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 60

Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy, Mary Jo Potts
Sold by Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, Helene Lazarus

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Schools

Schools serving 245 W Hansberry St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Kelly John B School 5116 Pulaski Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144	K-5	0.1 mi
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138	9-12	2.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 245 W Hansberry St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/01/2025

Sold

$160,000

-20%

MLS

3/31/2025

Listed

$200,000

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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.

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245 W Hansberry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (MLS# PAPH2464006) is a Single Family property that was sold at $160,000 on July 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 245 W Hansberry Street? 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.

245 W Hansberry St Philadelphia, PA 19144