419 Gate Lane

Philadelphia, PA 19119

$1,250,000
Price
3
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,380 Sq. Ft.
$370 / Sq. Ft.
3,380
Sq. Ft.
$370
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 419 Gate Lane, a remarkable 2 ½-story stone gatehouse nestled within the prestigious French Village Historic District in West Mount Airy. Commissioned by George Woodward and designed by Robert R McGoodwin, this home is a true architectural gem, offering a unique blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort. Historic Charm with Modern Upgrades - Built between 1924 and 1936, the French Village comprises 24 stone houses designed in the French Norman Revival Style. 419 Gate Lane, with its...Welcome to 419 Gate Lane, a remarkable 2 ½-story stone gatehouse nestled within the prestigious French Village Historic District in West Mount Airy. Commissioned by George Woodward and designed by Robert R McGoodwin, this home is a true architectural gem, offering a unique blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort. Historic Charm with Modern Upgrades - Built between 1924 and 1936, the French Village comprises 24 stone houses designed in the French Norman Revival Style. 419 Gate Lane, with its steep bell-cast hipped roof, gable, and eyebrow dormer windows, is a standout example of this exquisite craftsmanship. This home received historic designation in 2021, ensuring its place in history for generations to come. Meticulously Maintained and Upgraded - This 3-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home has been lovingly maintained and benefits from significant system upgrades, including a newer boiler, high-velocity central air, updated electrical work, ceiling fans, and recessed lighting, and beautiful wood floors throughout. Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living - The living room features a wood-burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves, crown molding, and recessed lighting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Updated French doors in the living room, dining room, and sunporch open to a magnificent full-length Trex deck, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living spaces. Gourmet Kitchen and Elegant Dining - The stunning kitchen renovation boasts two sinks, stainless steel appliances, quartzite countertops, gas cooking, and custom cabinets made by Pappajohn Woodworking, providing ample storage space. The kitchen's open design flows into the dining room, which features large openings to the living room and sunporch, creating an ideal space for entertainment. Luxurious Retreat - Upstairs, the second floor offers a spacious primary suite with ample closet space and a private bathroom with a stall shower. A second bedroom, hall bath, and laundry closet complete the second floor. The top floor features a third bedroom and full bath, perfect for additional family members, guests, or a home office. Versatile Lower Level - The lower level, accessed through the kitchen, features a finished bonus room with a fourth full bathroom, offering endless possibilities for use, such as an in-law or au pair suite, office, or recreational space. Prime Location - Nestled in a serene setting, this home is surrounded by mature gardens and offers direct access to walking trails of Cresheim Creek and the Wissahickon Valley. It is conveniently located blocks from the Allens Lane Art Center, Carpenter’s Woods, and the Allen Lane Train station. Enjoy easy access to the shops and dining in Chestnut Hill, downtown Mount Airy, and Mount Airy Village, making this property an ideal blend of historic charm and modern convenience.
  1. Listed by Neil DiFranco • Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
    P: 2155207166 neil@realtorneil.com
  2. Listed by Lawrence P DiFranco • Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
    P: 2152473600 larry@elfantwissahickon.com

Property Details for 419 Gate Lane

Tax ID Number
092123300
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
French, Normandy
Levels/Stories
2.5
Furnished
No

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/10/2024 12:11 PM

Property Details for 419 Gate Lane

StatusPending
MLS #PAPH2347168
Days on Market5
Taxes$13,685 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,650 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 419 Gate Lane

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,650 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,962 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,822

Property Taxes

$1,140

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 419 Gate Lane

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19119 (19119)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $977,700
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $782,160
  • City Town Tax: $6,176
  • Land Assessed Value: $195,540
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: B48
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: RSD1
  • Tax Lot: 64
  • School Tax: $7,509
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Other, Storage Room, Utility Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 13
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 13
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 24 X 14
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Built-Ins, Lighting - Recessed, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 12
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Island, Pantry, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Wood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding
Room 7
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Tub Shower
Room 8
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 11
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 12
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Stone, Built-Ins
Room 13
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 14
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Tub Shower
Room 15
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 20
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Financial Information
Expenses
  • Water Avg Month: $55
  • Water Prev 12 Months: $660
  • Electric Avg Month: $91
  • Electric Prev 12 Months: $1,092
  • Gas Avg Month: $219
  • Gas Prev 12 Months: $2,628
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2015
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,380.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,610.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,780.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Southeast
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Slate, Pitched
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Full, Daylight, Partial, Drain, Heated, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Side Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 130.00 x 105.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Road Responsibility: Road Maintenance Agreement, Easement/Right of Way, Private
  • Fencing: Masonry/Stone, Fully
  • Parcel ID: 929848
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: French
  • Window Features: Casement
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: realtorneil.com

Property History for 419 Gate Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 419 Gate Lane

Taxable ValueLand$195,540Additions$782,160Total$977,700
Tax Record2023$13,686 ($1,140 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,610 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,610 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,650 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSD1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-2-1233-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 419 Gate Lane

This home is within Philadelphia City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Henry H. Houston Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Saul W B Agricultural School
Public9 to 12

Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
PublicK to 8

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