This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
$460,000
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
Property Description
Beautifully maintained 5 bedroom/3 bathroom Twin-Home in Historical West Germantown! House sits on a large lot featuring front yard, back yard with a garage and a spacious driveway that comfortably fits 5-car parking. Upon ascending the front staircase, you are welcomed onto the large front porch, a peaceful spot to relax. Enter into a foyer and a spacious first floor featuring living room, a separate dining room with an authentic pocket door, tall ceilings, beautifully restored original hardwood flooring, built in corner cupboard, a mantle with tiles featuring Germantown scenes from late 1800's, deep window casings, and many other original architectural features. There is a comfortable eat-in kitchen with ceramic flooring, quartz counters and newer appliances; a full bathroom with a glass enclosed shower is on this level as well as an entrance to the large back yard, which is a great space to entertain and unwind. The second floor features three generously sized bedrooms and a fully renovated bathroom with a clawfoot tub. All bedrooms have ample closet/storage space. The third floor has an oversize primary bedroom with a sitting room and a walk-in closet. You will also find an additional bedroom and a recently remodeled bathroom with a skylight, a glass enclosed shower and a Jacuzzi tub. The finished cozy basement is perfect for a family room, gym, or an office, and provides limitless possibilities. The laundry room with full size washer/dryer, utility sink and a second egress to the backyard adds to the convenience. Some of the upgrades include: new HVAC and high efficiency heater (2021), new bathrooms (2020), appliances (2021/2022), electric upgrade (2020), roof- house and garage (2017), porch (2024). See complete list of upgrades in listing attachments. Sale includes security system. Situated in West Germantown near historical landmarks, many parks including Wissahickon Park with over 1800 acres of hiking and biking trails, waterways, picnic and sporting areas, ideally located near coffee shops, Weaver Way Coop locations and dining. Walk down tree lined streets for local ice cream, hard cider, or farm to table fare. Nearby neighborhoods like W Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, Roxborough/Manayunk and East Falls provide easy access to even more restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Commuting is a breeze with the home's close proximity to Lincoln Drive, providing a quick ride to major highways and just a brisk walk to many nearby public transportation options.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 68 W Johnson St
General
- Sold For: $460,000
- Taxes: $5,246 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2378582
- Added to Site: 576 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 5
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: 19144 (19144)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Germantown (West)
- Subdivision: Germantown (West)
- Driving Directions: From Lincoln Drive right on W Johnson St, property on the right past Cherokee St.
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional, Straight Thru
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 3,407
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,407 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,607 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,750
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 30.00 x 125.00
- Zoning: RSA3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $182.2
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,938
- City/TownTax: $2,308
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $374,800
- Tax Amount: $5,246
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2607
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: kitchen appliances, washer/dryer
- Lot Number: 311
Listed by KW Empower, Jana Vagele
Sold by Redfin Corporation, Constantine Themis Pailas
Get Pre-Approved Today
Schools
Schools serving 68 W Johnson St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lingelbach Anna L School 6340 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | K-8 | 0.6 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 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 68 W Johnson St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/27/2025
Sold
$460,000
-3.16%
MLS
9/29/2024
Price Reduced
$475,000
-2.86%
MLS
7/25/2024
Listed
$489,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
68 W Johnson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (MLS# PAPH2378582) is a Single Family property that was sold at $460,000 on March 27, 2025. Want to learn more about 68 W Johnson Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family 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.

