516 High St
Description
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.
Listing Agent
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P: (267)-630-2370
Property Details for 516 High Street
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Property Details for 516 High Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2606362 |
| Days on Market | 27 |
| Taxes | $3,793 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 AC / 2,831 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
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Building Information for 516 High Street
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1Property Information for 516 High Street
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19144 (19144)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $271,000
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $216,800
- City Town Tax: $1,669
- Land Assessed Value: $54,200
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: O58
- Zoning: RSA5
- Tax Lot: 47
- School Tax: $2,124
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
- Room List: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,094.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,709.00
- Total SQFT: 2,094.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Basement Type: Fully Finished
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 23.00 x 124.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 1319148
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
- Accessibility Features: None
- Spa: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Property History for 516 High Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2606362 | $389,900 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2606362 | — | |
| May 7, 2026 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PAPH2606362 | — | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2606362 | $429,900 | — |
| Sep 2, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #579071294 | $189,900 | +762.0% / yr |
| Sep 2, 2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1000032228 | $189,900 | — |
| Aug 15, 2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1000032228 | — | |
| Jun 5, 2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000032228 | $189,900 | — |
| May 8, 2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #527319739 | $11,000 | — |
| May 8, 2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002559696 | $11,500 | — |
| Apr 18, 2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002559696 | — | |
| Mar 24, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002559696 | $44,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2026 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2606362 | $389,900 |
| 05/18/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2606362 | — |
| 05/07/2026 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PAPH2606362 | — |
| 04/15/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2606362 | $429,900 |
| 09/02/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #579071294 | $189,900 +762.0% / yr |
| 09/02/2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1000032228 | $189,900 |
| 08/15/2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1000032228 | — |
| 06/05/2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000032228 | $189,900 |
| 05/08/2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #527319739 | $11,000 |
| 05/08/2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002559696 | $11,500 |
| 04/18/2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002559696 | — |
| 03/24/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002559696 | $44,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 516 High Street
Schools near 516 High Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School PublicK to 8 | ||
King Martin Luther High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Widener Memorial School PublicK to 12 | ||
Middle Years Alternative School Public5 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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