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Property Description
Welcome to 251 E Haines Street, a compelling investment opportunity located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Originally designed as a 3-bedroom, 1-bath, three-story home, this property is now a step above a shell, offering a true blank canvas for a full-scale renovation. The existing structure provides the framework to reimagine the layout, finishes, and mechanical systems from top to bottom. With three full stories, the footprint allows flexibility to redesign for modern urban living-ideal for maximizing bedroom count, improving flow, or creating open-concept living spaces. This property is well-suited for a fix-and-flip or buy-and-hold rental strategy, giving investors the chance to build equity through a complete transformation. Located on E Haines Street in Germantown, the home benefits from proximity to major transit routes, neighborhood redevelopment activity, and long-term upside tied to Germantown's historic housing stock. Cash, renovation, or construction financing recommended. Property is being sold as-is. For investors who understand that the strongest returns are built-not bought-this Germantown project offers a rare opportunity.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 251 E Haines St
General
- Sold For: $75,000
- Taxes: $2,452 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2577738
- Added to Site: 164 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19144 (19144)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
- Driving Directions: Home is located off of Eash High and Morton Street.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,290
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,290 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,290 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,061
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 17.00 x 122.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $73.64
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,373
- City/TownTax: $1,079
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $175,200
- Tax Amount: $2,452
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1290
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 282
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Schools
Schools serving 251 E Haines St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School 430 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 251 E Haines St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/22/2026
Sold
$75,000
-21.05%
MLS
5/16/2026
Price Reduced
$95,000
-9.52%
MLS
5/08/2026
Price Reduced
$105,000
-16%
MLS
1/30/2026
Listed
$125,000
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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.
251 E Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (MLS# PAPH2577738) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $75,000 on June 22, 2026. This property was listed by Phil Cavalcanto Team from our Old City Office.Want to learn more about 251 E Haines Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


