229 Benezet St

Philadelphia, PA 19118

$495,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,730 Sq. Ft.
$286 / Sq. Ft.
1,730
Sq. Ft.
$286
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/1/20
Closed 12/1/20
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Description

Introducing 229 E. Benezet Street, a rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in the heart of Chestnut Hill. This 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath twin home was built in 1898 and has since been lovingly renovated and maintained. Step up to the covered front porch, ideal for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. Enter the home and find the perfect blend of old and new. The exposed brick walls and original pine hardwood flooring pairs perfectly with modern touches and wainscotting detail. The spacious and open...Introducing 229 E. Benezet Street, a rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in the heart of Chestnut Hill. This 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath twin home was built in 1898 and has since been lovingly renovated and maintained. Step up to the covered front porch, ideal for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. Enter the home and find the perfect blend of old and new. The exposed brick walls and original pine hardwood flooring pairs perfectly with modern touches and wainscotting detail. The spacious and open floor plan is ideal for casual living or elegant entertaining. The FIRST FLOOR has an open living room & dining room, beautifully updated kitchen with granite counter tops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, bar seating, and french doors. Off the kitchen is a renovated full bath with ceramic tile and stall shower. The french doors lead to a spacious backyard with patio and bonus shed transformed into a home office with a lofted queen sized bed! The first floor also provides access to a large unfinished basement perfect for all of your storage needs. The SECOND FLOOR features a spacious master bedroom with large closet, second bedroom ideal for a nursery or guestroom, large full bathroom with stall shower and claw foot tub, and conveniently located laundry with newer Samsung washer/dryer and reclaimed wood shelving. The THIRD FLOOR features a large third bedroom with reading nook and ample storage space. Perfectly located and within walking distance to all Chestnut Hill has to offer, including the finest shops, galleries, restaurants and just a short walk to the regional rail and the Free Library. Schedule your tour today!

Property Details for 229 Benezet Street

Tax ID Number
091081900
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/23/2022 01:04 AM

Property Details for 229 Benezet Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH942220
Days on Market6
Taxes$4,437 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1906
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,000 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square

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Building Information for 229 Benezet Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1906Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,000 SF

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Property Information for 229 Benezet Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: JOHN STORY JENKS SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: JOHN STORY JENKS SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: GERMANTOWN (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $317,000
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $258,038
  • City Town Tax: $2,002
  • Land Assessed Value: $58,962
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: H41
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Tax Lot: 66
  • School Tax: $2,435
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,730.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 927538
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 229 Benezet Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH942220

$495,000—
Nov 20, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #687115700

$495,000

+8.0% / yr

Oct 10, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH942220

—
Oct 5, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH942220

$475,000—
Jun 1, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002410338

$349,000—
May 16, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #574576924

$349,000

+1.2% / yr

Apr 10, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002410338

—
Apr 7, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002410338

$349,000—
Feb 15, 2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007709952

$349,000—
Oct 13, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007709952

$358,000—
Oct 25, 2011

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009314750

$359,900—
Jul 6, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009314750

$369,000—
Aug 31, 2009

Expired

BRIGHT #1006517054

$385,000—
Feb 15, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006517054

$385,000—
Jun 30, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240314929

$309,000—
Jun 30, 2006

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH173394

$309,000—
May 15, 2006

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH173394

—
May 10, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH173394

$300,000—
Aug 25, 1998

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH503036

$114,000—
Aug 10, 1998

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH503036

—
Sep 28, 1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH503036

$129,900—
Dec 28, 1995

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH467728

$105,250—
Nov 6, 1995

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH467728

—
Jul 18, 1995

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH467728

$112,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH942220

$495,000
11/20/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #687115700

$495,000

+8.0% / yr

10/10/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH942220

—
10/05/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH942220

$475,000
06/01/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002410338

$349,000
05/16/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #574576924

$349,000

+1.2% / yr

04/10/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002410338

—
04/07/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002410338

$349,000
02/15/2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007709952

$349,000
10/13/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007709952

$358,000
10/25/2011

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009314750

$359,900
07/06/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009314750

$369,000
08/31/2009

Expired

BRIGHT #1006517054

$385,000
02/15/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006517054

$385,000
06/30/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240314929

$309,000
06/30/2006

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH173394

$309,000
05/15/2006

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH173394

—
05/10/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH173394

$300,000
08/25/1998

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH503036

$114,000
08/10/1998

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH503036

—
09/28/1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH503036

$129,900
12/28/1995

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH467728

$105,250
11/06/1995

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH467728

—
07/18/1995

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH467728

$112,000

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

Public Records for 229 Benezet Street

Taxable ValueLand$106,700Additions$426,800Total$533,500
Tax Record2025$7,468 ($622 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,374 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,374 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1906ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-1-0819-00

Schools near 229 Benezet Street

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 - 6 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
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square

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