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Property Description
The property at 405 W Penn Street in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood is a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rowhouse built in 1900. It offers approximately 1,326 square feet of living space, with a full, unfinished basement.. While the home is livable, it probably requires significant upgrades and your renovations. This home has a very large flat usable backyard with a tree for shade. Comparable properties in the area have sold for $280,000-$310,000, indicating potential for value appreciation post-renovation. If you're considering a full rehab, it's advisable to consult with local contractors to obtain accurate estimates for the necessary work. Additionally, exploring financing options tailored for renovation projects could be beneficial as well. This home won't last long!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 405 W Penn St
General
- Price: $133,000
- Taxes: $2,560 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2630680
- Updated: 9/4/2026
- Added to Site: 147 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19144 (19144)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: GERMANTOWN
- Cross Streets: Morris
- Driving Directions: Take Route 1 to Fox St. Turn right onto W Queen Ln, left onto Morris St, then left onto W Penn St.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- 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.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,926
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,326 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,326 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed, Below Average
Unit Information
- Unit Floor in Bldg.: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,418
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 93.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $100.3
- Tax w/Assessment: $182,900
- Tax Amount: $2,560
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, david m cohen
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Schools
Schools serving 405 W Penn St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kelly John B School 5116 Pulaski Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School 430 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 9-12 | 2.2 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 405 W Penn St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/04/2026
Price Reduced
$133,000
-5%
MLS
6/05/2026
Listed
$140,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 405 W Penn St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$1,160
—
$206,500
13%
2025
$1,160
—
$182,900
—
2024
$1,160
10%
$182,900
18%
2023
$1,051
—
$155,100
41%
2023
$1,051
-34%
$110,100
100%
2018
$1,603
4%
-100%
2020
$1,536
-4%
$109,700
-4%
2019
$1,603
40%
$114,500
40%
2018
$1,144
—
$81,700
—
2017
$1,144
58%
$81,700
—
2016
$724
-45%
$81,700
-17%
2015
$1,319
—
$98,400
—
2014
$1,319
79%
$98,400
1209%
2013
$735
—
$7,520
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 405 W Penn St
405 W Penn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (MLS# PAPH2630680) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 405 W Penn Street is currently listed for $133,000 and was received on June 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 405 W Penn 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.

