$190,000
2 bd|1 ba|936 sqft
4638 James St, Philadelphia, PA 19137
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
For Sale
Listing description
If you need alot of space then this Germantown property on almost a quarter acre is for you. The home offers plenty of space with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Some updating has begun, just waiting for somebody to finish it off and reap the rewards. Attached to the house is an oversized 2-story garage that can fit at least 3 cars.
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Main level1 half bath
- Upper level2 bedrooms · 2 full baths
- Upper level 23 bedrooms · 1 full bath
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 2,565 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
- Architectural style
- Straight Thru
- Year built
- 1925
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.24 acres (10,356 sq ft)
- Garage
- 3 spaces
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $68
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2685022
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- Philadelphia City
- Days on NookLocal
- 5 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Wood
- Interior features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
- Laundry
- Hookup, Main Floor, Upper Floor
- Levels
- 3
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Masonry
- Foundation
- Block
- Exterior features
- Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
- Patio & porch
- Deck(s), Patio(s)
- Fencing
- Chain Link
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Above Ground, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, and 1 more
Parking
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage type
- Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
- Parking features
- Concrete Driveway
- Total spaces
- 7
- Driveway spaces
- 4
Community
- Subdivision
- GERMANTOWN (EAST)
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 55 X 188
- Lot features
- Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Zoning
- RSA3
- Cross street
- Germantown Avenue
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Immediate, Negotiable, Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
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
$284,000
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.
- Last sold
- July 2019 for $135,000
- County deed record in 2019 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
- Current list price
- $175,000
- County assessment implies
- $191,117
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 543 E LOCUST AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 | September 2026 | $394,500 | 5/2 | 2,495 | $552,300 |
| 438 W HARVEY ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 | September 2026 | $220,000 | 4/3 | 2,782 | $199,301 |
| 4919 N 13TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141 | October 2026 | $344,500 | 5/3 | 2,496 | $376,686 |
| 6708 MCCALLUM ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119 | September 2026 | $860,000 | 5/3 | 2,808 | $647,743 |
| 1034 E SLOCUM ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150 | October 2026 | $325,000 | 4/3 | 2,567 | $235,490 |
| 829 E RITTENHOUSE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138 | September 2026 | $385,000 | 4/3 | 2,414 | $364,601 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2019 | Sold | $135,000 |
| March 2018 | Sold | $75,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $2,523 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$35,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,140/mo
- Principal & interest
- $878
- Property taxes
- $210
- Home insurance (est.)
- $51
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.
Map location
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Data last updated: October 31, 2026 at 8:14 PM EDT
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