5 Beds
4 Baths
4,580 SqFt
5 Beds
4 Baths
4,580 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,580 sqft
Price per Sqft $300
Subdivision Germantown
MLS Listing ID PAPH2619746
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,580
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $6,110
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 0.680 Acres
Acres 0.68
Lot Dimensions 130.00 x 227.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
This extraordinary home stands apart for its preserved artistry and cohesive design narrative centered around sun and star motifs, woven throughout its leaded and stained glass, millwork, and architectural detailing. A dramatic entry sequence introduces the home's exceptional craftsmanship with richly preserved woodwork, intricate paneling, and striking original stained glass.
The main living space features a dramatic bay window with leaded glass, built-in oak bookshelves, and an ornate fireplace with integrated millwork and decorative floral relief tile. French doors open to a large patio, creating a natural extension of the living space for quiet mornings or evening gatherings.
A formal dining room, currently styled as a den and reading room, offers a second fireplace framed by richly detailed embossed ceramic tile with an organic floral motif.
The original butler's pantry, complete with its copper sink and preserved cabinetry, remains a beautifully intact reflection of the home's historic craftsmanship. The fully renovated chef's kitchen was thoughtfully designed for modern living and entertaining, featuring a large island topped with Arabescato marble and deVOL plumbing fixtures. The adjacent mudroom includes laundry, powder room, and access to an expansive elevated patio ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Upstairs, the second floor offers a spacious primary suite with sitting area, walk-in closet, wood-burning fireplace, Juliet balcony, and a beautifully updated en-suite bath with a curbless glass-enclosed shower, soaking tub, and radiant heated floors.
A second bedroom with its own wood-burning fireplace, generous linen storage, and an additional full bath with a large glass-enclosed shower complete this level.
The third floor provides three additional bedrooms and another updated full bath, offering flexibility for guests, offices, or creative spaces.
Additional highlights include a two-car garage with extra off-street parking, two-zone central air, custom Indow interior window inserts, fully updated electrical systems, and new copper water service.
Ideally located just 0.2 miles from Germantown Friends School and Pomelo Flowers, 0.3 miles from SEPTA's Wister Station, 1.1 miles from Weaver's Way Co-op, and 1.6 miles from the Wissahickon trailhead.
With extraordinary millwork, original hardwood floors, irreplaceable stained glass, and thoughtfully executed upgrades throughout, 51 E. Penn Street represents a rare opportunity to own an architectural work of art- a home where history, design, and modern living exist in exceptional balance.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19144 (19144)
Zoning RSA2
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Wood
Inclusions Refrigerator, washer, dryer
Equipment Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Dryer
Fireplace Y
Appliance Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Dryer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Patio(s), Enclosed, Balcony
Parking Features Garage - Rear Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Patio(s), Enclosed, Balcony
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaping, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 4580
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 122000700
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 4580
Security Features Security System,Smoke Detector
Special Listing Condition Standard
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