Now priced to MOVE—Own this 4-unit building with as little as 5% down and have your tenants help pay the mortgage while you build long-term wealth! Introducing 5217 Greene Street – A Historic Germantown Gem. Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia’s storied Germantown neighborhood, 5217 Greene is a prominent quadplex designed by renowned architect George T. Pearson. This one-of-a-kind property blends timeless architecture with meticulous care, offering 3,328 square feet of living space on an expansive 9,700+ square foot lot. "Pride of ownership" radiates throughout the building, with each unit—and the shared common areas—lovingly maintained and thoughtfully preserved. The current unit mix includes: Unit 1 (Front): Studio / 1 Bath | Unit 1 (Rear): 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | Unit 2: 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath | Unit 3: 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath (Vacant – Ideal for an Owner-Occupant). Each unit enjoys its own dedicated storage locker in the basement, and all utilities are fully separated for convenience and efficiency. Adding to the property’s appeal are four (4) off-street parking spaces, including one within a private garage—an exceptional amenity in the city. The property is uniquely situated along a public drive that leads directly into the picturesque Howell Park, home to Pennsylvania’s oldest tree. This tranquil green space offers a peaceful retreat just steps from your door—perfect for tenants and owners alike to enjoy on a sunny day. Whether you're an investor seeking a strong, stable asset or a buyer looking to live in one unit while benefiting from rental income, 5217 Greene Street offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Germantown’s historic charm.
For sale
Price cut: $74K (6/18)
$725,000
5217 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
5beds
--baths
3,328sqft
Est.:
Quadruplex
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$719,200 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dedicated storage lockerOff-street parking spacesTimeless architecturePrivate garageTranquil green space
- 74 days
- on Zillow |
- 525 |
- 31 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 18, 2025 at 05:50am
Listed by:
Daniel Kim 267-231-0061,
Keller Williams Main Line 6105200100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2477214

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,328
- Total interior livable area: 3,328 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Built In, Garage Door Opener, Assigned, Gravel, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
- Details: Assigned Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,782 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49.00 x 200.00
- Features: Adjoins - Public Land, Backs - Open Common Area, Backs to Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 123155300
- Zoning: RSA-3
- Zoning description: Four (4) Family Dwelling
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Quadruplex
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Germantown
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $388,600
- Annual tax amount: $5,439
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: All Appliances In As-is Condition.
- Exclusions: Tenant's Personal Belonging's.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 43500
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