29 Hilltop Road

Closed 10/25/16
Closed 10/25/16
Exterior Front
Exterior Front
Living Room
Living Room
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Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
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Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Bathroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Basement - Finished
Porch
Exterior Side
Garage
Exterior Back
Sold
Last Sold Price
$590,000
5 beds3,357 sqft$176/sqft
29 Hilltop Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118
TownhouseProperty Type
3,319 sq ftLot Size
1925Year Built
$176/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rarely offered stone Tudor twin just steps away from the Top of the Hill. The current owner has lovingly maintained this home, updating for modern convenience without sacrificing the integrity of the original details. Indicative of its 1920's Arts and Crafts roots, hardwood floors & exquisite millwork can be found throughout. Enter the front door into a welcoming great rm w/ beveled glass windows, gorgeous stone fireplace & 2 glass panel doors leading to covered side patio. The dining rm features...Rarely offered stone Tudor twin just steps away from the Top of the Hill. The current owner has lovingly maintained this home, updating for modern convenience without sacrificing the integrity of the original details. Indicative of its 1920's Arts and Crafts roots, hardwood floors & exquisite millwork can be found throughout. Enter the front door into a welcoming great rm w/ beveled glass windows, gorgeous stone fireplace & 2 glass panel doors leading to covered side patio. The dining rm features 2 casement windows & a pass through bar from the kitchen. A sunny kitchen boasts newer SS appliances, granite counters, custom cherry cabinets, a built-in pantry, electric heat floor, a glass door w/ transom leading to a deck & slate patio. Access the 2nd floor by a turned staircase or convenient elevator. Double doors lead to a wonderful master bedrm retreat w/ 2 sets of triple casement windows, a sitting area & an alcove w/ built-in book shelves & window seat. Amenities in the hall bath include heated tile floor, beadboard walls, updated vanity, mirror, oversized shower, & a heated towel rack. Two generously sized bedrooms complete this floor. The 3rd floor could be an optional master suite w/ 2 spacious bedrms, one w/ vaulted ceilings, & an updated hall bath w/ cast iron slipper tub. More living space is provided by the finished w/o basement w/ rec rm, craft rm, powder rm, storage rm & laundry area. Relax on the covered side slate porch w/ stone accent wall & pillars or enjoy quiet moments on the back slate patio w/ privacy fence & terraced wall. A 1-plus car garage & shared driveway offers 2 parking places, a bonus in Chestnut Hill. Central A/C,UPDATED (9/16) ELECTRICAL-NO KNOB & TUBE($19k UPGRADE) efficient gas heat, will give a buyer peace of mind. The eclectic mix of great restaurants, wonderful shops, cultural & recreational venues & special seasonal events that Chestnut Hill has to offer are a stone's throw away. This home has been thoughtfully adapted for a person w/ limited mobility, including the use of a wheelchair. Ramps to the front door & side porch make getting outdoors a breeze, and an elevator to the 2nd fl disappears from the dining rm when it lifts upstairs. The 2nd fl bath offers a roll-in shower & roll under sink. The Master Bedrm double doors open wide. Hardwood floors throughout make move-in accessibility possible. Each adaptation was designed to honor the home's architectural design, making it ideal for anyone who values aging in place.
  • Listed by: Julie A Blanchard-Bono 215.806.6400 julie.bono@everyhome.com • EveryHome Realtors
  • Listed by: Bernadette Mullin 215.260.5698 bmullin@realestatebyvanguard.com • EveryHome Realtors
Listing closed: 10/25/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003643187

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Property Information for 29 Hilltop Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,165 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Philadelphia County
  • Tax ID Number: 092213500
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Style: Tudor
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL
  • Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: SHAWNEE ST
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,463.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 894.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,319 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • Elementary School: ABRAM JENKS (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • 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: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $369,000
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $288,678
  • Land Assessed Value: $80,322
  • Land Use Code: J48
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Tax Lot: 44
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,357.00
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 45X74
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Elevator, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Baseboard
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Property History for 29 Hilltop Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 25, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #581915218

$590,000—
Oct 25, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003643187

$590,000—
Oct 4, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003643187

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/25/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #581915218

$590,000
10/25/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003643187

$590,000
10/04/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003643187

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Public Records for 29 Hilltop Road

Taxable ValueLand$158,280Additions$633,120Total$791,400
Tax Record2026$8,613 ($718 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,250 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,250 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,319 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-2213500

Schools near 29 Hilltop 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
Hill-Freedman World Academy
Public - 6 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

Hill-Freedman World Academy
Public6 to 12

Saul W B Agricultural School
Public9 to 12

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