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Property Description
Step Into History with Modern Comforts. Built before 1895, this charming semi-detached home is a beautiful blend of timeless character and thoughtful updates, ready to welcome its next chapter-and yours. From the moment you arrive, the home enchants with its newly refreshed, gingerbread-trimmed front porch, original hairpin iron fence, classic brick walkways, and an original front door that tells stories of a bygone era. Inside, the craftsmanship of the 19th century is immediately evident in the refinished, random-width heart of pine floors that run throughout. The living room showcases a stunning original mantle flanked by built-in bookshelves, and a striking 3-over-3 light front window with handmade glass, flooding the space with warm, natural light. The layout feels surprisingly modern, with an open floor plan that enhances flow and connectivity. A thoughtfully designed breakfast bar peninsula opens the kitchen further into the living space, allowing light to stream in from a beautiful stained glass window. The kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring a slate floor, granite countertops, and newer stainless steel appliances-including a dishwasher and built-in microwave. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms and an updated hall bathroom. The main bedroom is especially generous, with two large windows and a well-optimized closet for storage. Out back, a large deck and yard with flowering shrubs provide the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining or quiet moments of relaxation. Recent updates include energy-efficient double-pane sash windows, a recoated roof, a new hot water heater (2021), freshly painted exterior trim, and new porch steps. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history with all the comforts of today.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 278 W Haines St
General
- Sold For: $336,000
- Taxes: $3,727 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2466832
- Added to Site: 284 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, 15 x 12, Upper 1
- Primary Bedroom 2: Primary Bedroom, Unspecified
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, 13 x 9, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, 13 x 9, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, 15 x 14, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Countertop(s) - Granite, 14 x 12, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, 14 x 12, Main
- Laundry: Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19144 (19144)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Germantown (West)
- Subdivision: Germantown (West)
- Cross Streets: Greene St
- Driving Directions: W Haines is a One-Way street, enter off Greene St, house is 3/4 of the way down on the left.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Straight Thru
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat, Pitched, Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,216
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,216 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,216 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,009
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 101.00
- Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Zoning: RSA5
- Lot Description: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Other
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $242.6
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,087
- City/TownTax: $1,640
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $266,300
- Tax Amount: $3,727
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1216
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, dryer, 2 window A/C, 4 basement workbenches and metal shelves all in As-Is condition.
- Lot Number: 111
Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, Deborah Stanitz
Sold by Elfant Wissahickon Realtors, Dayna Maxine Hillis
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Schools
Schools serving 278 W Haines St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lingelbach Anna L School 6340 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 278 W Haines St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/15/2025
Sold
$336,000
13.9%
MLS
4/10/2025
Listed
$295,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
278 W Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (MLS# PAPH2466832) is a Single Family property that was sold at $336,000 on May 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 278 W Haines Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

