Welcome to Beautiful Germantairy — firmly Germantown by address, but part of the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District and Mt. Airy CDC catchment. The 6300 block is a welcoming, diverse mix of small businesses, longtime homeowners, and renters.
A unique, unattached single-family home dating as early as 1883, this distinctive fieldstone Victorian offers character, space, and flexibility. Its thick stone walls help naturally moderate temperatures, while abundant windows bring changing light throughout the home. Expanded multiple times over the years, the house has a generous kitchen/dining area that naturally serves as the heart of the home.
The current owner has made thoughtful improvements and modernizations, including a tankless hot water heater, heat pump, and mini-splits. Heating and cooling are ample and individually controllable, offering greater comfort and flexibility over operating costs. The home’s envelope has also been updated with new roofs and a recently refreshed facade. There are 1.5 baths in the main house.
One of the property’s most distinctive features is the attached rear office, offering an unusual opportunity for a homeowner who works from home, runs a business, or wants additional income. Originally added in the 1920s as an upholstery shop, the space is now configured as a professional office with four enclosed offices and two open areas suitable for reception, conference, or shared workspace, along with its own half bath. Use it as your private workspace, creative studio, or professional practice — or potentially rent it separately for additional income. Its flexibility allows the next owner to decide how best to make the space work for them. The office could also be easily modified to become an in-law suite or guest suite. Outside, there is a driveway with room for up to five vehicles, a shed, and a two-car carport — a remarkable amount of off-street parking in the city. The property is zoned CMX-2, offering additional long-term flexibility, including potential for an ADU or additional units. Buyers should conduct their own due diligence with the City of Philadelphia regarding permitted uses and future development possibilities.
The location is highly walkable and well served by public transit. The property is on the 23 bus line, a short walk to the 71, and approximately a 15-minute walk to Chestnut Hill West regional rail. Weavers Way Co-op is close in either direction toward Germantown or Mt. Airy, while the Wissahickon is an easy bike ride away.
A character-filled home with room to live, work, and grow — offering the rare bonus of a flexible rear office that can support your own business or generate rental income. Make the property work for your life and your plans, on your own timeline.
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Price
$550,000
Days On Site
49 Days
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,914 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.04 Acres
Year Built
1883
MLS® Number
PAPH2660396
Status
Active
Property Tax
$1,005
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Estimated
Friends & Family
React
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Recent Activity
5 days ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks ago
Status changed to Active
2 months ago
Listing first seen on site
General Features
Acres
0.04
Carport
3
Cross Street
JOHNSON ST.
Foundation
Stone
Parking
PrivateAttached CarportDrivewayAttached
Parking Spaces
3
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
1914
SqFt Total
1914
Style
TraditionalVictorian
Water Source
Public
Zoning
C1
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Basement
Unfinished
Cooling
Central AirElectric
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
1
Flooring
CarpetVinylWood
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
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Exterior Features
Construction Details
StoneStucco
Fencing
Other
Pool Features
None
Community Features
MLS Area
19144 (19144)
School District
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Schools
School District
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill