Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate254 W Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144-3204 $799,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 6,175
Acreage: 0.58
Age:136 years
Style:
Victorian
Subdivision: Germantown
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
The advent of the commuter rail line to Germantown, brought Philadelphia's own Gilded Age into more bucolic settings. This extraordinary Queen Anne Victorian single, built circa 1887 for Joseph S. Perot; and home to Governor Martin Brumbaugh from 1912-1924, sits among other significant properties that make up Germantown's Tulpehocken Station Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. 254 W Walnut Lane is architecturally intact, mechanically updated, and a powerful statement of place. Approach the "Dutch-style" front door from the wrap around covered porch and enter the spacious entry hall with elegant turned staircase. Straight back past the back staircase is the large, eat-in kitchen and rear pantry room. To the right of the entry is the dining room, living room, and library. Upstairs is a large sitting room, typical of how Americans lived during Victorian times, and perfect for today's tv room. In addition , there are three bedrooms and two full baths. The third floor has five more bedrooms and two more baths. The stone construction, half acre of land, beamed ceilings, distinctive wood paneling, carved fireplace mantels, built-in bookcases in several rooms, and tall ceilings- 10 foot on the first floor - all make the house irreplaceable. House will be ready at the end of June for showings. Photos to follow . The next owner has a deep respect for history, and is ready to make some history of their own .
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Features
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Radiator Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Upper Floor Laundry
Garage/Parking
Driveway
Interior
Butlers Pantry, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Full Basement, Wood Flooring, 9'+ Ceilings, Bay/Bow Windows, Security System
Exterior
Stone Foundation, Metal Roof, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Stone Exterior, Patio(s), Porch(es), Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot
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Public Elementary (121 schools)
Public Middle (21 schools)
Public High (50 schools)
Private (119 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19144), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 34
- Average salary of people in this community: $43,662
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 12,730
- Household Size (ppl): 2.25
- Households w/ Children: 50%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 7,185 (32.2%)
- Rented: 11,345 (50.8%)
- Vacant: 3,788 (17.0%)
- Total: 22,318
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
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Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 2.5%
- Some High School: 12.2%
- High School Graduate: 28.3%
- Some College: 18.1%
- Associate Degree: 6.7%
- Bachelor's Degree: 17.5%
- Graduate Degree: 14.8%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $34,075
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $734
- One Bedroom: $847
- Two Bedroom: $1,076
- Three Bedroom: $1,080
- Four Bedroom: $1,090
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Listing Courtesy of: Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill , (215) 247-3600
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