Germantown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Homes for Sale
About Germantown
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $79,000 to $425,000
Closed Prices: $29,900 to $815,000
Median Sale Price: $200,000
Average $ per sq ft: $136
Association Fee Ranges: $0 to $1100/mo, $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1850 to 2021
Sq. Ft.: 706 to 6963 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 0 to 8 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 0 to 5 Bathrooms
Lot Size: 0 - 3 acres
Around Germantown
Germantown Avenue is one of the neighborhood’s main streets, home to many of the town’s historic sites like the Johnson House and the Wyck Historic House and Garden, along with a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Germantown is mostly residential, bordered by the Walnut Lane Golf Course and the Wissahickon Valley Park, and is home to a range of homes styles, including stately Victorian and Tudor-style homes and brick townhomes.
Germantown tends to be an affordable neighborhood for prospective homebuyers. The average home price in Germantown is lower than both the state and national average, and the neighborhood offers a rich history and many amenities to residents, including local shopping and dining options, a variety of schools, and ample greenspace in nearby Wissahickon Valley Park.
Germantown offers an assortment of places to eat, from Mediterranean and Italian restaurants to health-conscious cafes. Locals love All the Way Live Cafe, a vegan spot serving fresh and healthy salads, chickpea burgers, and juices, and Tasties, offering a full menu of comfort food like mac and cheese, collard greens, and candied yams.
Germantown is known for its rich history and the many historic sites around town. Landmarks like the Wyck House along Germantown Avenue, a historic mansion, museum, and garden, and the stately Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion and Cliveden house give this neighborhood unique character and charm.
Germantown is home to a handful of places to eat and drink on the weekends. Delmar Bar and Lounge is a local watering hole with pool tables and a jukebox, and McMenamin’s Tavern is a popular local hangout with friendly staff, a changing selection of beer and an outdoor patio.
Germantown residents have access to nearby Wissahickon Valley Park and can take advantage of the hiking and biking trails, equestrian paths, fishing and bird watching, and picnic spots throughout the ample greenspace here. Germantown Avenue is also home to a variety of local shops, cafes, and galleries, where locals enjoy the historic downtown as they shop or grab a bite to eat on the weekends.
The Chestnut Hill East and Chestnut Hill West regional rail lines connect Germantown with downtown Philadelphia, offering stops along either end of the neighborhood. Several bus routes also service the area, and Center City Philadelphia is only about 20 minutes away by car.
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