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Graceann Tinney

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Listed by Bill Shelton • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

$1,375,000

Est. payment - /mo

5 Beds

4 Baths

4,580 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,580 sqft

Price per Sqft $300

Subdivision Germantown

MLS Listing ID PAPH2619746

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 4,580

Year Built 1888

Annual Tax Amount $6,110

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 0.680 Acres

Acres 0.68

Lot Dimensions 130.00 x 227.00

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Occasionally, a home with truly one-of-a-kind architectural elements is thoughtfully reimagined with deep respect for its original character. Welcome to 51 E. Penn Street, a distinctive Germantown residence designed by George T. Pearson, offering a rare opportunity to own a historically significant property where celebrated stewardship has seamlessly united the craftsmanship of the past with the comforts and sophistication of modern living.

This extraordinary home stands apart for its preserved artistry and cohesive design narrative centered around sun and star motifs, woven throughout its leaded and stained glass, millwork, and architectural detailing. A dramatic entry sequence introduces the home's exceptional craftsmanship with richly preserved woodwork, intricate paneling, and striking original stained glass.

The main living space features a dramatic bay window with leaded glass, built-in oak bookshelves, and an ornate fireplace with integrated millwork and decorative floral relief tile. French doors open to a large patio, creating a natural extension of the living space for quiet mornings or evening gatherings.

A formal dining room, currently styled as a den and reading room, offers a second fireplace framed by richly detailed embossed ceramic tile with an organic floral motif.

The original butler's pantry, complete with its copper sink and preserved cabinetry, remains a beautifully intact reflection of the home's historic craftsmanship. The fully renovated chef's kitchen was thoughtfully designed for modern living and entertaining, featuring a large island topped with Arabescato marble and deVOL plumbing fixtures. The adjacent mudroom includes laundry, powder room, and access to an expansive elevated patio ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Upstairs, the second floor offers a spacious primary suite with sitting area, walk-in closet, wood-burning fireplace, Juliet balcony, and a beautifully updated en-suite bath with a curbless glass-enclosed shower, soaking tub, and radiant heated floors.

A second bedroom with its own wood-burning fireplace, generous linen storage, and an additional full bath with a large glass-enclosed shower complete this level.

The third floor provides three additional bedrooms and another updated full bath, offering flexibility for guests, offices, or creative spaces.

Additional highlights include a two-car garage with extra off-street parking, two-zone central air, custom Indow interior window inserts, fully updated electrical systems, and new copper water service.

Ideally located just 0.2 miles from Germantown Friends School and Pomelo Flowers, 0.3 miles from SEPTA's Wister Station, 1.1 miles from Weaver's Way Co-op, and 1.6 miles from the Wissahickon trailhead.

With extraordinary millwork, original hardwood floors, irreplaceable stained glass, and thoughtfully executed upgrades throughout, 51 E. Penn Street represents a rare opportunity to own an architectural work of art- a home where history, design, and modern living exist in exceptional balance.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19144 (19144)

Zoning RSA2

Rooms

Basement Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Fireplaces Number 4

Fireplaces Type Wood

Inclusions Refrigerator, washer, dryer

Equipment Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Dryer

Fireplace Y

Appliance Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Dryer

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch(es), Patio(s), Enclosed, Balcony

Parking Features Garage - Rear Entry

Garage Spaces 2.0

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Porch Porch(es), Patio(s), Enclosed, Balcony

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaping, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Story 3

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 4580

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 122000700

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 4580

Security Features Security System,Smoke Detector

Special Listing Condition Standard

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