145 E Bells Mill Rd

Philadelphia, PA 19118

$1,575,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
6,292 Sq. Ft.
$250 / Sq. Ft.
6,292
Sq. Ft.
$250
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to Casa Mura, a John Simon Sabatino original design built In 1989. Included in this sale is the adjacent lot of 178 Hillcrest to give you over an acre of privacy and a wonderful driveway connector from Bells Mill Road to Hillcrest Avenue. Sabatino built this house for himself amid the ruins of a former mansion. It features award-winning gardens and celebrates the architect's love of art and natural light. His vision lives on with the current owners who make sure art, light and nature meld...Welcome to Casa Mura, a John Simon Sabatino original design built In 1989. Included in this sale is the adjacent lot of 178 Hillcrest to give you over an acre of privacy and a wonderful driveway connector from Bells Mill Road to Hillcrest Avenue. Sabatino built this house for himself amid the ruins of a former mansion. It features award-winning gardens and celebrates the architect's love of art and natural light. His vision lives on with the current owners who make sure art, light and nature meld inside and out. The home is designed for living and entertaining mostly on the main floor. The front door, located within the walled garden, opens up to a welcoming, two-story entry foyer with hand-laid marble floor that accesses the large living room with fireplace, beautiful dining room with door to a screened porch (also connected to the living room), family room with fireplace, and a hall leading to the primary bedroom suite with walk-in closets and full marble bathroom. All rooms offer either doors to the outside or large windows bringing the outside in. The spacious kitchen connects to the family room, dining room, laundry room and garage. Up a grand staircase, two additional bedrooms and a study/bedroom await. The basement is partially finished and the property is planted with specimen plantings, perennial flower beds and a stunning western facing arbor full of lavender, rosemary, climbing roses, Russian sage, butterfly bushes and more plants to delight the senses. Casa Mura is across the street from the Morris Arboretum, the state arboretum of Pennsylvania, and minutes from Fairmount Park, the shops and restaurants of Chestnut Hill, Septa's Chestnut Hill East and West train stations and the Blue Route and Pennsylvania turnpike.
  1. Listed by Ellen Hass • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (215)-870-8484 ellen@kurfiss.com
  2. Listed by NINA FURIA • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (202)-494-5255 nina@kurfiss.com

Property Details for 145 East Bells Mill Road

Tax ID Number
091141810
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 10/21/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 145 East Bells Mill Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH2061666
Days on Market213
Taxes$13,856 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1989
Lot Size0.71 AC / 30,818 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Building Information for 145 East Bells Mill Road

Stories2Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size0.71 AC / 30,818 SF

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Property Information for 145 East Bells Mill Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19118 (19118)
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
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $989,900
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $692,930
  • City Town Tax: $6,253
  • Land Assessed Value: $296,970
  • Zoning: RSD1
  • School Tax: $7,603
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Library, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Storage Room, Bonus Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Builder Name: Sabatino
  • Total Finished SQFT: 6,292.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total SQFT: 6,292.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Other
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8013/3335/7820/801333357820_512_384_WM_-6bN1AjWrC_3pjN-.jpg
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 230.34 x 145.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Partly Wooded, Private, Vegetation Planting
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Parcel ID: 928040
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Addl Parcels Descrp: 091143210
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Curved Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Skylight(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater, Cooktop
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Door Features: Atrium, French, Sliding Glass
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Casement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/675911698
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Screened, Terrace
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 145 East Bells Mill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1501109949

$1,575,000—
Oct 21, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2061666

$1,575,000—
Aug 12, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2061666

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1501109949

$1,575,000
10/21/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2061666

$1,575,000
08/12/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2061666

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Public Records for 145 East Bells Mill Road

Taxable ValueLand$272,880Additions$1,091,520Total$1,364,400
Tax Record2025$19,099 ($1,592 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt6,292 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,292 SqFtStories3Lot Size30,818 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989ZoningRSD1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-1-1418-10Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 145 East Bells Mill Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Jenks John S School
Public - K to 8
Roxborough High School
Public - 9 to 12
Widener Memorial School
Public - K to 12
Middle Years Alternative School
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Jenks John S School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public5 to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
133 East Bells Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19118
$810,000
6
5,000
11,890
200 East Hillcrest Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
$1,125,000
4
3,926
16,798
146 East Bells Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19118
$42,250
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13,000
147 East Bells Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19118
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4
4
3,681
22,215
150 East Bells Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19118
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15,613

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