Located in a desirable pocket of Germantown, off of Wissahickon Avenue and around the corner from the historic Philadelphia Cricket Club, this detached stone-front twin is a great opportunity for investors and owner-occupants alike. Features include: 3 spacious bedrooms, usable basement, attached garage and driveway parking. Ideally located near Kelly Drive, Roosevelt Boulevard, public transportation, shopping and a variety of public and private schools. * * * NOTE: This property is subject to an Act 135 Conservatorship. The Act authorizes the use of the conservatorship process to combat blight with the ultimate goal of revitalizing the surrounding community. All sales are subject to Court approval. More information about the Act 135 process and requirements can be provided by the listing agent. All offers must be submitted for Conservator's review; only complete offers will be considered. * * * * * * ADDITIONALLY, Property is to be sold in as-is, where-is condition. Buyer is responsible to verify any/all information. Buyer is responsible for resale certificate (U & O), and any other municipal certifications that may be required. Property disclosures are not available. * * *
Southwest Germantown, located between Germantown Avenue and Wissahickon Avenue, is a residential and historic Philadelphia neighborhood with stone twin homes and leafy hillside blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Germantown Avenue near Chelten Avenue, where corner delis, barbershops, and longtime storefronts line the trolley-era commercial strip. Architectural cues run from late-19th-century rowhouses to larger porches and deep setbacks on quieter streets. The Wissahickon Valley Park edge shapes daily routines with trailheads and creekside paths. Johnson House Historic Site and the Germantown Historical Society ground local history in walkable, museum-scale stops. Nearby stages and galleries at The Colored Girls Museum add a contemporary cultural note.
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Market insights
5027 Copley Rd · $179,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$179,900
Median sale price in this area is $264,409. (47% 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
Bedroom
Interior features
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the upper level
Exterior features
No tidal water
Home design
Semi-detached property
Masonry construction
Parking
Attached garage (1 space)
Driveway
On-street parking
Construction
Masonry construction
Other foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Major rehab needed
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Owned as fee simple
Electricity and solar
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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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Eighth District Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 5027 Copley Rd
$179,421
$479 under list price of $180K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 3 recent nearby sales, priced between $179K to $400K.