5430 Greene St

Philadelphia, PA 19144

C. 1875 SECOND EMPIRE TWIN in the Historic District of Germantown, Philadelphia! This grand home is nestled between the stately campuses of the Germantown Friends School & the PA School for the Deaf. Graciously proportioned exterior details & interior layout, including gas brick fireplace, detached garage with off-street parking, finished pumpkin pine plank floors, Mansard roof with Decorative Brackets, High Ceilings, & Exceptional Architectural Details throughout! 3 Sty 5 BRs, 3 baths with 3,500 sf of living space plus updated utilities make this an exceptional value. Mature handsome trees on the property. Germantown is a "Classic Town of Greater Philadelphia" with a walk score of 85 while convenient to public transportation & major routes. Established in 1683, historic Germantown played a significant role in the founding & growth of America from the Battle of Germantown to its development as a Victorian suburb.This 3 story second empire twin located in the Historic District of West Germantown. This outstanding home, which is listed in the Philadelphia Historic Society, located in the Penn Knox community and nestled within the campuses of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Greene Street Friends School, and Germantown Friends School. Architectural features and appurtenances abound! Extensive mill work, thick, rich paneling, lovely floors and an abundance of windows too. This home has been in the same family for almost 35 years. Back through the foyer the dining room, features more hardwood flooring and another walk-in bay window. In the 1920's this home belonged to an Eye Doctor for his practice and hence the kitchen moved to the 2nd floor and since the doctors office no longer exists. Decorate to your touch!