16 West Bells Mill Road

Closed 12/21/17
Closed 12/21/17
Exterior Back
Kitchen
Kitchen
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Foyer
Foyer
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Master Bathroom
Hallway
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Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Gallery Image 19
Den
Bedroom 5
Rec Room
Exterior Back
Garage
Gallery Image 25
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,367,000
5 beds4,650 sqft
16 W Bells Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.42 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
$294/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Designed by noted architect H. Louis Duhring,this 1927 colonial revival sits on a hidden perch, high above Bells Mill Rd. This home will take your breath away with its lovely step-down entrance hall, graceful living room with gas fireplace, and eat-in kitchen that tops the list with its six-burner Viking stove,soapstone counters,custom cabinets, and overall flair. The second floor has a large master bedroom with fireplace and en-suite bath, followed by three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms....Designed by noted architect H. Louis Duhring,this 1927 colonial revival sits on a hidden perch, high above Bells Mill Rd. This home will take your breath away with its lovely step-down entrance hall, graceful living room with gas fireplace, and eat-in kitchen that tops the list with its six-burner Viking stove,soapstone counters,custom cabinets, and overall flair. The second floor has a large master bedroom with fireplace and en-suite bath, followed by three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. An additional large room on the second floor houses the well hidden laundry facilities, and also serves as a den or additional bedroom. The third floor has a large bedroom and bath plus a second recreation or family room. The grounds are all at once, sophisticated, casual, and very inviting with great entertaining space plus room to play and garden. This is a very special house that has been renovated with attention to every detail with only the best materials.
  • Listed by: Paula L Seitchik 215.247.3750 paula.seitchik@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Listing closed: 12/21/2017 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1001642577
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Property Information for 16 West Bells Mill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,126 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Philadelphia County
  • Tax ID Number: 092236700
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL
  • Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: GERMANTOWN AVE
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 4,650.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 0.42 AC / 18,147 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $794,800
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $568,282
  • Land Assessed Value: $226,518
  • Land Use Code: B48
  • Zoning: RSD3
  • Tax Lot: 65
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,650.00
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Slate
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 81X159
  • Sign On Property: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 16 West Bells Mill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1001642577

$1,367,000—
Oct 31, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1001642577

—
Oct 12, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001642577

$1,450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1001642577

$1,367,000
10/31/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1001642577

—
10/12/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001642577

$1,450,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 16 West Bells Mill Road

Taxable ValueLand$348,200Additions$1,392,800Total$1,741,000
Tax Record2026$23,500 ($1,958 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,650 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,650 SqFtStories3Lot Size12,840 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-2236700

Schools near 16 West 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
Lankenau High School
Public - 9 to 12
Saul W B Agricultural School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jenks John S School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Lankenau High School
Public9 to 12

Saul W B Agricultural School
Public9 to 12

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