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$169,000

89 Herman St

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
5
Bedrooms
1,434
Square Feet
0.1
Lot Size (acres)
1910
Year Built
11
Days On Market

Investment opportunity knocks at this SINGLE DUPLEX (double-size lot)! Repaired rental income potential is $42,000/year ($1500/month downstairs; $200/month upstairs). This 2-bedroom + 4-bedroom property, priced to reflect the repair work needed, is an "investor special", being offered in its present "as is" condition! The 1st floor is a 2-Bedroom apartment with a separate side porch entry. Upstairs is a 4-Bedroom 2-story apartment accessed from the front door. The ingredients for a nice lifestyle are here: Low overhead (separate gas-fired utilities and energy-efficient replacement windows) with some original features (wood flooring & baseboards and wood entry railings. Plumbing and heating, in addition to cosmetic repairs are in order to join this rapidly developing neighborhood's renaissance! ** There are 2 new buildings on this block and 4 new properties on the other side - Pastorius St.** The 1st floor apartment has the covered side porch and large side yard (neighboring lot is vacant), providing an open, airy perspective vs most urban living quarters. This apartment has a Living Room (16 x 11), Kitchen (14 x 11), Bathroom, Main Bedroom (14 x 13) and a 2nd Bedroom/Office (11 x 9). The 2nd floor apartment's front door leads up into the open Living Room (18 x 12), Kitchen (12 x 8), and two Bedrooms (11 x 11 and 10 x 6); directly above which are two more bedrooms (11 x 11 and 10 x 6). There is ample street parking and potential for installing a driveway or garage on this oversized, fenced yard. Call and make your appointment now to visit this diamond in the rough on this low-traffic, one-way street just off Historic Germantown's rapidly developing main road!

Listing Information

Listing Updated
1 days ago
Listed By
Neil Kugelman, 2152473600 · Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, 2152473600
MLS#
PAPH2679076
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
89 E Herman St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
GERMANTOWN (EAST)
Zip Code
19144

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Year Built
1910
Style
Converted Dwelling
Construction Materials
Stone
Building Area
1,434 sq. ft.
Foundation
Stone
Roof
Shingle, Flat
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
On Street

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Community Features
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Cooling
None, Gas
Heating
Natural Gas, Hot Water

Property Features

Lot Size
0.1 Acres
Lot Features
Back Yard
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,434 sq. ft.
Total
1,434 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$169,000
Annual Taxes
$3,526

Schools

95/100
Emlen Eleanor C School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
437
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
89% Black · 9% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3470
62/100
Imani Educationl Circle Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
435
Student–teacher
12.0
Student body
98% Black · 1% Two or More Races · 1% Asian
Phone
(215) 713-9240
56/100
Lingelbach Anna L School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
331
Student body
75% Black · 16% White · 6% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3630
53/100
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
400
Student body
89% Black · 7% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
99%
Phone
(215) 400-3640
51/100
Germantown High School
Grades 09–12 · 0.2 mi
City
Philadelphia
Phone
(215) 951-4004
50/100
Fulton Robert School
Grades PK–06 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Phone
(215) 951-4005
50/100
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
Grades 07–08 · 0.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Phone
(215) 951-4170
45/100
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus
High · Grades 06–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
864
Parent reviews
1.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
97% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 1% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 866-9000

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/14/2026Listed for sale$169,000

Listed by Neil Kugelman · Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill · 2152473600

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 23, 2026 at 6:56 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2679076

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