449 Hansberry St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
What This House Offers
Welcome to 449 W. Hansberry Street, a beautiful three-story home in Southwest Germantown with the space, comfort, and character a large family has been looking for. With 5 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, and a fully finished basement, there is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy their own space. The first floor features a welcoming covered front porch, a large living room with beautiful wainscoting and a classic fireplace mantel, and a spacious dining room that is perfect for family dinners and entertaining. The dining room opens into a large, updated chef's kitchen with a center island, granite countertops, gas cooking, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet storage. Off the kitchen is a convenient powder room and laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer. The rear door leads out to the fenced-in backyard and patio, giving the family a great private space for cookouts, relaxing, gardening, or letting the kids enjoy some outdoor time. The second floor offers a spacious front bedroom that could also work well as a family room, playroom, or home office. There is also a full hall bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and ceramic tile. The oversized main bedroom suite provides plenty of room for a king-size bed and additional furniture, along with a large private bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower. The converted sleeping porch adds a unique bonus room surrounded by windows—perfect for a home office, reading room, nursery, or quiet retreat. The third floor has three additional bedrooms and another full bathroom, making this home especially well suited for a growing or multigenerational family. And then there's the fully finished basement, offering even more living space. With high ceilings, ceramic tile flooring, and recessed lighting, it can easily become a family recreation room, movie room, playroom, game room, home gym, or space for hobbies and storage. The home was fully renovated in 2019 while maintaining the charm and architectural character of the original home, and it has been carefully maintained ever since. Located just two blocks from Queen Lane Station, with convenient access to public transportation, Route 1, schools, places of worship, and approximately 10–15 minutes to Center City. If you're looking for a rental that gives a large family room to grow, entertain, work from home, and enjoy both indoor and outdoor space, this home is worth seeing.
Unit
Home Features
- Basement
449 Hansberry St is a single-family home for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2019
- Traditional Architecture
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Masonry
- Block Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2838 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
Basement
- Finished Basement
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 2576 Sq Ft Lot
Utilities
- 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Septic
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,200
- 12-Month Min and 36-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-09-16
- Assessor Parcel Number 123108100
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Germantown Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Cats Allowed
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Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable
Transit
Strong public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
1 min Drive
Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Airport
28 min Drive
Airport
53 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Kelly John B School
Grades K-5
Public
Fitler Academics Plus
Grades K-8
Public
Eagle's Nest Christian Academy
Grades K-8
Private
Steel Edward School
Grades PK-8
Public
Greene Street Friends School
Grades PK-8
Private
King Martin Luther High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Cedar Ridge Academy
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Drexel Univ., Queen Lane | Walk: 8 min (0.4 mi) |
| Philadelphia University | Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi) |
| La Salle University | Drive: 6 min (1.6 mi) |
| Temple Univ., Health Center | Drive: 6 min (2.3 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 449 Hansberry St proximity to Gateway Plaza, Freedom Square, and Germantown Plaza. Gateway Plaza is 0.7 miles away, and Freedom Square is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 449 Hansberry St has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 2.5 miles. Transit options include Hunting Park and Wyoming.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 449 Hansberry St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including Awbury Arboretum, Wagner Free Institute of Science, and Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden.
Airports
Living in Germantown provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 28 minutes from 449 Hansberry St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 33.4 miles away.
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