Here's your chance to put your stamp on a classic Northwest Philadelphia stone twin home West Germantown. 4811 McKean Avenue has the bones that buyers dream about: original hardwood floors throughout, a wood-burning fireplace, cast iron radiators and the kind of solid stone construction you can't find anymore. This house has character in every corner, and it's ready for someone with a vision to bring it back to life. The first floor flows through an enclosed front porch, a perfect mudroom to a generous living room through to a dining room and into the kitchen with rear access to the back deck. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, each with good natural light, ceiling fans, and those original wood floors waiting to be refinished. The house needs some love but the potential is there. Cosmetic updates are needed throughout, and you'll want to budget accordingly. But the house is largely intact and livable while you work, which is increasingly rare at this price point in this neighborhood.
The location is hard to beat. You're a short walk from Fernhill Park, close to Wayne Junction for regional rail, and have easy access to Route 1 and I-76 for getting around the city and beyond. Properties like this one — with this much original detail still intact — don't stay available for long.Bring your contractor and your imagination. The hard part is already there.
Listed by Karrie Gavin
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License #RS317681
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Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
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2152601376
Last updated March 13, 2026
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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2593400
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodSouthwest Germantown
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Days on Prevu4
Taxes$3,325/year
Size1,283 sqft
Price per sqft$140
Location
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Listing History
03/13/2026
Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
$179,000
Property Details for 4811 Mckean Avenue
Exterior
Construction
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1930
Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction Materials: Masonry
Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterfront: No
Measurements
Lot Size Acres: 0.04
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,742
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Tax Annual Amount: $3,325.00
Tax Year: 2026
Interior
Features
Fireplace: No
Measurements
Living Area: 1,283
Living Area Source: Assessor
Rooms
Basement: Partially Finished
Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Other
General
Senior Community: No
Location
Subdivision Name: GERMANTOWN (WEST)
Tax Lot: 21
Parking
Parking
Garage: No
Utilities
Equipment
Heating: Radiator
Has Heating: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this single-family home have?
There are 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in this single-family home at 4811 Mckean Avenue.
What are the annual taxes for 4811 Mckean Avenue?
Annual taxes for this single-family home are estimated at $3,325.
How does 4811 Mckean Avenue compare to other single-family homes in Southwest Germantown?
This single-family home is listed 20% below the average price for single-family homes in Southwest Germantown and has been on the market for 111 less days than the typical home in this area.
What is the square footage on this single-family home?
According to the MLS, this listing is 1,283 sqft.
4811 Mckean Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home for sale in PHILADELPHIA PA 19144. Listed on Prevu for 4 days at $179,000. This property features 1,283 square feet of living space, located in Southwest Germantown. The median listing price for single-family homes in this area is $199,000. Explore more single-family home listings in Philadelphia.
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