5519 GERMANTOWN AVE Philadelphia, PA 19144
4,278 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Multi-Family, Townhouse
Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,278 sqft
Price per Sqft $150
Subdivision Germantown
MLS Listing ID PAPH2563446
Style Colonial
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,278
Year Built 1950
Annual Tax Amount $5,956
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 4,802 Sqft
Acres 0.11
Lot Dimensions 32.00 x 150.00
Property Sub-Type End of Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
5-car parking lot. Across the street from beautiful Market Square Park. Elevate your portfolio with this standout property on iconic Germantown Avenue, a bustling corridor in one of Philadelphia's most revitalized historic districts. Zoned CMX 2.5, this versatile space supports a wide array of uses, including rentals, professional offices, retail, residential or additional office suites, or multiple other uses. Germantown's vibrant community and shopping corridor, with its rich history, Quaker heritage, Underground Railroad landmarks, and proximity to Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, Manayunk, Roxborough, Fairmount Park and more, draws residents and the public seeking a walkable, culturally rich environment. A direct commute -- 6 miles -- to downtown Philadelphia. Enjoy seamless SEPTA public transportation, Regional Rail access and easy I-76 and Lincoln and Kelly Drive connectivity.
#### Key Property Features:
- **Flexible Layout for Build-Out:** Expansive floor plan across two levels, with high ceilings, abundant natural light from large windows, and a finished lower level & third floor for storage, shared common space or living space. Current configuration includes flexible room nooks and a reception area, primed for custom partitioning to suit modern needs (currently set up for 10-12 rooms plus open common collaborative spaces).
- **Prime Street-Level Presence:** Wide frontage on Germantown Avenue ensures high visibility and foot traffic from nearby cafes, shops, and community hubs. Build to the lot line per CMX-2.5 standards for maximum retail/office synergy.
- **Outdoor 5-Car Parking (fits up to 5 vehicles), plus abundant street parking.
- Currently rents to 1 long-term tenant (dental office).
#### Zoning & Development Advantages (CMX-2.5):
Under Philadelphia's Zoning Code, CMX-2.5 is designed for active neighborhood commercial corridors like Germantown Avenue, promoting pedestrian-friendly mixed-use developments. Key allowances include:
- **Commercial Uses:** Offices, retail, personal services, and restaurants by right – no special approvals needed for standard office operations.
- **Residential Integration:** Dwelling units to enabling live-work setups or rental income.
#### Location & Market Perks:
- **Walkable Germantown Hub:** Steps from Chelten Avenue Station (SEPTA), trendy businesses, and cultural sites like the Cliveden Estate. Attract renters with proximity to Germantown Friends School and Wissahickon Charter, and other educational institutions such as Drexel University College of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University - East Falls Campus (Philadelphia University), LaSalle University.
- **Transit & Accessibility:** Quick commute to Center City; bike lanes and bus routes enhance eco-friendly appeal for modern tenants.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19144 (19144)
Zoning CMX25
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Heat Source Oil
Exterior
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Foundation Slab
Above Ground Finished SqFt 4278
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Tax ID 883810000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 4278
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Cedarbrook Middle School
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Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School
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Emlen Elementary School
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Wissahickon Charter School
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Mastery Charter School - Francis D. Pastorius Elemen
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Kipp Philadelphia Charter School
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John F. Hartranft School
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Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School
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Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
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Charles W. Henry School
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Henry H. Houston Elementary School
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Thomas Mifflin School
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Imani Educationl Circle Charter School
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Fitler Academics Plus
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Grover Cleveland Mastery Charter School
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Mastery Charter School - Clymer Elementary
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William Rowen Elementary School
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Pan American Academy Charter School
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Anna Lane Lingelbach School
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Khepera Charter School
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Hill J E/Freedman Samson
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Amy NW
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Mastery Charter School-Pickett Campus
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Esperanza Cyber Charter School
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Esperanza Academy Charter High School
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Eastern University Academy Charter School
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Anna Blakiston Day School
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The Promise Academy at Roberto Clemente Middle School
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Morris E. Leeds Middle School
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General Louis Wagner Middle School
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The Crefeld School
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Wordsworth Academy
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Wyncote Academy
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Central High School
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Girls High School
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Multi-Cultural Academy Charter School
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Parkway Northwest
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Randolph A. Philip Avt High School
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Strawberry Mansion High School
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Dobbins Avt High School
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Promise Academy at Martin Luther King High School
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Act Academy Cyber Charter School
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Mastery Charter School at Gratz
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Imhotep Institute Chs
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Delaware Valley Chs
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Edison / Fareira High School
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Bridge Way School
Private | 10 - 12
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Mercy Vocational High School
Private | 9 - 12
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Hope Charter School
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Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
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Little Flower Catholic High School
Private | 9 - 12