Welcome to 16 W. Penn St. , a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom end-of-row home in Philadelphia’s Germantown section. This move-in-ready property features freshly painted interiors, laminate hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, and a modern kitchen with crisp white cabinetry. Both bedrooms offer generous space and plenty of closet storage. The main level includes a convenient half bathroom, while the partially finished basement provides additional living space, laundry, and storage. Enjoy central air, carpeted bedrooms, and a fenced-in front side yard, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. A fantastic opportunity in a growing Germantown neighborhood!
TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
725 sq ftLot Size
$119Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jimmy Mac McAteer• Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
Germantown-Penn Knox, located between Germantown Avenue and Broad Street, is a residential and transit-linked Philadelphia neighborhood with rowhouse blocks and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Germantown Avenue and Chelten Avenue corridor, where corner takeouts, barbershops, and long-running storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Historic texture shows up at Cliveden of the National Trust, a landmark estate with deep roots in the area’s streetscape. Cultural gravity comes from the Johnson House Historic Site and the Germantown Historical Society, both anchoring local storytelling. SEPTA’s Wayne Junction station adds a commuter rhythm, while nearby Awbury Arboretum brings wooded paths and open lawns into the weekly routine.
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Market insights
16 W Penn St · $140,000
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$140,000
Median sale price in this area is $264,409. (89% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Traditional floor plan
Drywall walls and ceilings
Partially finished basement
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the first upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on upper level
One half bathroom on main level
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Flooring
Luxury vinyl plank
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (natural gas)
Exterior features
Chain link fencing
Annual ground rent
Home design
End of row townhouse
Flat roof
Fee simple ownership
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Masonry/brick construction
Stone foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Year built per assessor
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electric service
Natural gas for heating, cooling, and hot water
Electricity and solar
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FIXER UPPER OPPORTUNITY in historic Penn-Knox section of Germantown. Wonderful location adjacent to Trinity Church and walking distance to Germantown Friends School, Grumblethorpe, Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books, Pennsylvania School for Deaf, community garden, and so much more. Nearby newly constructed homes asking over $600,000. New roof with 15 year warranty installed January 2022, newer plumbing and replacement windows installed. Interior requires upgrading and the property is priced accordingly. Asking price is $100k less than nearby comps!
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH157696
Feb 23, 2007
Sold
$115,000
$98/sq ft
Jan 27, 2007
Listing Removed
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Oct 24, 2006
Listed
$115,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,554
$22,200 + $88,800
$111,000
2025
$1,554 (−24.7%)
$22,200 + $88,800
$111,000
2024
$2,065
$29,500 + $118,000
$147,500
2023
$2,065 (+73.3%)
$29,500 + $118,000
$147,500
2022
$1,191
$12,765 + $72,335
$85,100
2021
$1,191
$12,765 + $72,335
$85,100
2020
$1,191 (−4.3%)
$12,765 + $72,335
$85,100
2019
$1,244 (−15.3%)
$13,335 + $75,565
$88,900
2018
$1,470
$15,750 + $89,250
$105,000
2017
$1,469 (+18.0%)
$15,750 + $89,250
$105,000
2015
$1,245 (−11.5%)
$4,351 + $88,549
$92,900
2014
$1,407 (+66.0%)
$4,351 + $100,649
$105,000
2013
$847 (+3.6%)
$2,014 + $6,658
$8,672
2012
$818 (+3.9%)
$2,014 + $6,658
$8,672
2011
$788 (+9.9%)
$2,014 + $6,658
$8,672
2010
$717
$2,014 + $6,658
$8,672
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
26 ft.
Lot depth
28 ft.
Lot size
725 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,176
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1900
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
124011200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RSA-3
/EDO
/NCA - LOWER AND CENTRAL GERMANTOWN
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-3 District
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Eighth District Overlay District
Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay - Lower and Central Germantown
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19144
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Sun exposure
31/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
5.4 hrs
0.9 hr
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Redfin Estimate for 16 W Penn St
$142,501
$2,501 over list price of $140K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $120K to $220K.