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Listing description

Welcome to 5606 McMahon Avenue, a 3-bedroom, 2-full-bathroom twin home with living space across two stories in the heart of Germantown. Step onto the covered front porch and inside to a spacious living room with hardwood floors, a functional kitchen, and generously sized bedrooms. The full basement provides abundant storage space or room for future finishing, and forced air gas heat keeps the home comfortable year-round. Investors take note: this classic 1925 twin sits in a corridor with strong rental demand driven by transit access. It is a solid value-add opportunity with room to build equity. Run your own numbers and see the upside. Location is a standout. The home sits just off Wayne Avenue near Germantown Avenue, a short walk from Wayne Junction Station with Regional Rail service on the Chestnut Hill East, Fox Chase, and Lansdale/Doylestown lines, plus SEPTA bus routes including the 23, 53, and 75. Drivers get quick access to Lincoln Drive, Roosevelt Boulevard (Route 1), and Wissahickon Avenue for an easy commute across the city and to the suburbs. Nearby highlights include Stenton Park, Happy Hollow Recreation Center, Wister Woods Park, and the trails and gardens of Awbury Arboretum, along with the shops, dining, and breweries along the Germantown Avenue corridor. Property is being sold in As-Is condition. Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of historic Germantown. Schedule your private showing today!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
1,452 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
Architectural style
Other
Year built
1925

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.05 acres (2,000 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$93
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2686462
County
Philadelphia County
School district
Philadelphia City
Days on NookLocal
2 days

Interior features

Basement
Full
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Masonry
Foundation
Stone

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
None
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
None
Total spaces
0

Community

Subdivision
GERMANTOWN

Lot & zoning

Zoning
RSA-3

Included in the sale

Possession
Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Oct 31, 2026Listed for sale$135,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$215,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$135,000
County assessment implies
$176,807

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
6551 LAWNTON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128October 2026$443,0003/21,436$305,965
310 STANWOOD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111October 2026$360,0003/21,440$253,048
1243 STANWOOD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111October 2026$330,0003/11,452$307,740
1727 BENSON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152October 2026$290,0003/11,463$273,961
2968 ARAMINGO AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134October 2026$140,1003/11,440$205,744
3429 CRESSON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129October 2026$375,0003/11,544$352,768

Estimated taxes

Recorded property taxes: $2,334 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$27,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$912/mo

Principal & interest
$678
Property taxes
$195
Home insurance (est.)
$39

Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Philadelphia City

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Philadelphia County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which United Real Estate Strive 212 participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have Closed or are no longer being offered for sale.

Data last updated: November 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM EST

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