26 West Bells Mill Road

Closed 4/1/08
Closed 4/1/08
Exterior Front
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Living Room
Dining Room
Office / Study
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Kitchen
Family Room
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Exterior Back
Bedroom - Main
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,200,000
5 beds5,916 sqft$203/sqft
26 W Bells Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.59 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
$203/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Country living in the City. 1920's Stone Colonial on over 3.5 verdant acres. A grassy terrace offers views of the pool and woods beyond. Enjoy your own tennis court and "Secret Garden" as well. Five Bedrooms, four and one-half baths, three fireplaces, nine foot ceilings, deep window sills. Blessed with light, grace and the proportions typical of a house of this period. Convenient to transportation shopping, parks and the village of Chestnut Hill.Country living in the City. 1920's Stone Colonial on over 3.5 verdant acres. A grassy terrace offers views of the pool and woods beyond. Enjoy your own tennis court and "Secret Garden" as well. Five Bedrooms, four and one-half baths, three fireplaces, nine foot ceilings, deep window sills. Blessed with light, grace and the proportions typical of a house of this period. Convenient to transportation shopping, parks and the village of Chestnut Hill.
  • Listed by: Suzi Gerber 610.513.1038 suzi.gerber@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Listing closed: 04/01/2008 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000018578

Recent comparable sales

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

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Property Information for 26 West Bells Mill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,844 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Philadelphia County
  • Tax ID Number: 092237100
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL
  • Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: GERMANTOWN PK
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 5,916.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 3.59 AC / 156,178 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
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2007
  • Tax Assessed Value: $167,520
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $68,094
  • Land Assessed Value: $99,426
  • Land Use Code: D48
  • Zoning: RESI
  • Tax Lot: 64
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, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 12
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 13
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 11
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 16
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 15
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 30 X 18
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 20
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 8
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 10
  • Room Description: LAUNDRY
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 13
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 18
  • Room Description: 5TH BEDR
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 6 X 14
  • Room Description: BUTLERS
Room 12
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
Room 13
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,916.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 5,916.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3010/2610/3050/301026103050_512_384_WM_grZf9e204o3rnhd5.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, 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 Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 294X531
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Trees/Wooded
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 930781
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • 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 26 West Bells Mill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 1, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #273358930

$1,200,000—
Apr 1, 2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1000018578

$1,200,000—
Jan 10, 2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1000018578

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/01/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #273358930

$1,200,000
04/01/2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1000018578

$1,200,000
01/10/2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1000018578

—

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Public Records for 26 West Bells Mill Road

Taxable ValueLand$392,280Additions$1,569,120Total$1,961,400
Tax Record2026$22,066 ($1,839 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt5,166 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,166 SqFtStories2Lot Size156,178 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRSD1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-2237100

Schools near 26 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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