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House for sale at 145 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | MLS# PAPH2642268 | Listing updated on 2026-09-25
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$495,000

Monthly Est:$2,464

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145 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144

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  • Quadruplex

  • Built in 1850

  • $-- HOA

  • 5,227.2 sqft lot

  • $143/sq.ft

Description

This gracious, Penn-Knox Victorian offers beautiful period architecture, distinctive character, and a versatile multi-unit layout, with each apartment offering its own unique charm. Currently, 3 of the 4 units are occupied by long-term tenants on month-to-month leases.
The first-floor rear unit in two stories and has a private exterior entrance and features a spacious living room with a beamed ceiling and parquet flooring, a kitchen with an exposed brick wall, and a convenient first-floor powder room. Upstairs, the bedroom with bay window is accompanied by an adjoining study, creating a flexible and comfortable living space.

Also on the first floor, with a street-facin
g porch entrance, is a separate one-bedroom apartment. This charming unit features a large living room with a beautiful bay window, parquet flooring, and access to the basement. The apartment can easily be rejoined with the rear unit, creating an especially appealing owner-occupant configuration. Currently, this unit is unoccupied.

The second-floor unit offers one bedroom, a generously sized living room, and an eat-in kitchen. On the third floor, you’ll find a large primary bedroom, a second bedroom, and a spacious eat-in kitchen.

Located on a sought-after block in Germantown, you are just steps to the shops and restaurants in Maplewood Mall (Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe'), Market Square, and Chelten Avenue (Al-Sham Restaurant and Das Good Cafe), Ultimo Coffee, and Weaver's Way Co-Op

This property is also within easy walking distance of local schools like The Philadelphia School for the Deaf, Greene Street Friends and Germantown Friends School, as well as public transportation, while offering the architectural character and flexibility that make historic Philadelphia properties so special.

Whether you're looking for an income-producing property, a multi-generational living arrangement, or a home with the potential to create a spacious owner’s unit, this Victorian offers an exciting array of possibilities.

  • Houzeo last checked: 11 hours ago
  • Listing updated: September 25, 2026 at 4:35 am
  • Listing Provided by: Cora K Krebs (267) 474-8572 , Jacob Markovitz (215) 808-2946 | Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill (215) 247-3600
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: PAPH2642268 Bright MLS-NJ

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Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Multi Family

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Philadelphia Pa County

  • City

    Philadelphia

  • Neighborhood

    Germantown

  • Year Built

    1850

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    3,471 sqft

  • Lot Size

    5,227.2 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    PAPH2642268

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    1

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedroom: --

    Bathroom: --

Interior

  • Flooring

    Wood, Tile/brick

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Exterior Features

    Sidewalks, Street Lights

  • Interior Features

    Bathroom Tub Shower, Combination Dining/living, Combination Kitchen/dining, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan Traditional, Kitchen Eat In, Kitchen Galley, Kitchen Efficiency, Stain/lead Glass, Wood Floors

  • Heating

    Hot Water

  • Cooling

    None

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1850

  • Home type

    Quadruplex

  • Foundation Details

    Stone

  • Architectural Style

    Converted Dwelling, Victorian

  • Property Condition

    Good

  • Roof

    Flat, Pitched, Shingle

  • Construction Materials

    Wood Siding, Brick, Stone

Utilities & Energy

  • Parking Features

    Public, Unassigned

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Security Features

    Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector

  • Utilities

    Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

  • Basement

    Full, Unfinished

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    Germantown

  • Lot Features

    Front Yard, Rear Yard

Price History

DateEventPrice

09/25/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2642268

Listed for Sale

$495,000

$143/sqft

09/22/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2642268

Coming Soon

$495,000

$143/sqft

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Getting Around 145 W School House Ln

Bike Score®

Bike Score

Very Bikeable

70/100

Walk Score®

Walk Score

Walker's Paradise

94/100

Transit Score®

Transit Score

Good Transit

63/100

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