For Sale Multi-Family MLS# PAPH2642268

145 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN

Philadelphia, PA 19144

$495,000

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About 145 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN

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-facing 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.

Property details

Property

Type
multi
Year built
1850
Living area
3,471 sqft
Price / sqft
$143
Lot
0.12 ac
List date
Sep 25, 2026

Schools

District
Philadelphia City School District

Location

Subdivision
GERMANTOWN
Neighborhood
Germantown Penn Knox

Location

Neighborhood
Germantown Penn Knox
Subdivision
GERMANTOWN
School district
Philadelphia City School District

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Listed by Cora K Krebs, Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

Listing information is provided by the participating MLS / IDX program and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All information should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.