$1,781 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2420496, Ian J Perler, Listing Office: KW Empower
$200,000 List price
245 W Hansberry St Philadelphia, PA 19144
$2,375
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full
2,737 sqft
0.1 acres
$73 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 245 W Hansberry St
Welcome to 245 W. Hansberry Street, located in the highly sought-after Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. This spacious home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, providing ample space for a growing family or potential for multi-generational living. Once a triplex, this property holds great potential to be converted back into a multi-unit dwelling, making it an excellent investment opportunity. While the home is in need of TLC and updates, it retains much of its original charm, including classic architectural details and a solid structure. With a little vision and effort, you can restore this beauty to its former glory or transform it into something uniquely yours. Priced to sell, this property presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to customize and create a home that suits their style, or investors seeking a project with great potential. Don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of Germantown history. Schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingHot Water
StatusSale Pending
(PENDING)
(PENDING)
Size2,737 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2464006
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $200,000
- Price/SqFt: $73
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,078
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Hansberry & Pulaski
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 2,737 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2464006
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy
- Office Phone: (215) 247-3600
- Office Email: info@elfantwissahickon.com
- Listing Agent: Mary Jo Potts
- Agent Phone: (215) 242-4050
- Agent Email: maryjo@ewrhomes.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 08, 2017 | Home Sold | $47,000 |
| Aug 01, 2017 | Home Sold | $30,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $148,500 | $2,078 |
| 2022 | $148,500 | $1,143 |
| 2021 | $- | $1,143 |
| 2020 | $81,700 | $1,143 |
| 2019 | $127,000 | $1,777 |
| 2018 | $178,200 | $2,494 |
| 2017 | $178,200 | $2,494 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
John B. Kelly Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•5116 Pulaski Ave
4
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary School
Public Charter KG-5
0.6 mi
•67 E Bringhurst St
3
James Logan Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•1700 Lindley Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $15,769. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
85%
<35k
13%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
75%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
6%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
33%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Ross Dress For Less
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
White Castle
Popeyes
What do the neighbors drive?
Honda
Kia
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 245 W Hansberry St
The listing price of 245 W Hansberry St property is $200,000.
The property 245 W Hansberry St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144.
Sale Pending: 245 W Hansberry St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 245 W Hansberry St are: John B. Kelly Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), James Logan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Fitler Academics Plus (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wissahickon Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Edward T. Steel School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mastery Charter School-Pickett Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mastery Charter School at Gratz (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Randolph A. Philip Avt High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,078 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 8, 2017 for $47,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 245 W Hansberry St has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 245 W Hansberry St is 2,737 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 245 W Hansberry St is 1920.
This home is located at 245 W Hansberry St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19144 in the Germantown / Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 2,737 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $200,000.
Between March and April 2025, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 49.7%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 88 days, the median list price was $291,214.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.