516 E HIGH ST Philadelphia, PA 19144 Price Dropped by $40K
UPDATED: 05/18/2026 12:34 PM ON MARKET: 34 days on market
$389,900
4 Beds3 Baths2,094 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Townhouse
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,094 sqft
Price per Sqft $186
Subdivision Germantown
MLS Listing ID PAPH2606362
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,517
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $3,793
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 2,831 Sqft
Acres 0.06
Lot Dimensions 23.00 x 124.00
Property Sub-Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
What's it like to have flexible living space, a private backyard retreat, and room to grow in the heart of historic Germantown? Welcome to 516 E High Street a spacious, character-filled Philadelphia home where historic charm and modern flexibility come together. This beautifully renovated twin home sits on a tree-lined block in historic Germantown and offers four levels of thoughtfully designed living space. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the home blends original character with updated systems and modern comfort.
From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by warm living spaces, high ceilings, natural light, open layout and a space that adapts effortlessly to today's lifestyle needs. Whether you're hosting friends and family, working from home, or creating space for a growing household, this home offers exceptional flexibility rarely found at this price point. At the center of the home is a spacious eat-in kitchen made for gathering morning coffee, dinner parties, holidays, and everything in between. The kitchen opens directly to a private, fully fenced backyard oasis with mature landscaping ideal for entertaining, letting your pets roam, gardening, or quiet evenings outdoors. Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms offer flexible options for home offices, guest rooms, creative studios, or multigenerational living. The top-floor primary suite includes a full ensuite bath with a spa tub and separate shower. The finished lower level provides additional space for a gym, media room, or playroom.
Located just minutes from iconic destinations including the Wissahickon trails, Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books, Weaver's Way Co-op, Braid Mill co-working space, Ultimo Coffee, Awbury Arboretum, SEPTA regional rail, and top local schools including Penn Charter, Germantown Friends School, and Waldorf School, this home offers the perfect balance of neighborhood charm, green space, and Center City accessibility in one of Philadelphia's most historic and community-centered neighborhoods.
Historic character. Modern comfort. Flexible living in the heart of Germantown.
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