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Philadelphia,PA 19144
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,175 sqft
Price per Sqft $137
Subdivision Germantown
MLS Listing ID PAPH2363368
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1889
Annual Tax Amount $9,979
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.579 Acres
Property 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 .
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19144 (19144)
Zoning RSD1
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator,Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood
Equipment Dishwasher,Disposal
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s),Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 5.0
Fence Other
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched,Shingle,Metal
Building
Lot Description Level
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Description No Pet Restrictions