Last Sold Price
5 beds5,700 sqft$151/sqft
3940 Netherfield Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Description

Amazing stone residence originally the barn from the 1797 estate of Caspar Wistar in East Falls. Converted in 1947 to a gracious 5 BR, 4 1/2 Bath home with 2-car garage. Today, lovingly maintained. New gas heat. New Central Air. Pegged random-width wood floors. Fireplaces. Spacious bright rooms. 18" thick stone walls. Enormous character. 1.15 acres of lush landscaping very privately situated and accessed from private lane. Showings start Friday, 5/06Amazing stone residence originally the barn from the 1797 estate of Caspar Wistar in East Falls. Converted in 1947 to a gracious 5 BR, 4 1/2 Bath home with 2-car garage. Today, lovingly maintained. New gas heat. New Central Air. Pegged random-width wood floors. Fireplaces. Spacious bright rooms. 18" thick stone walls. Enormous character. 1.15 acres of lush landscaping very privately situated and accessed from private lane. Showings start Friday, 5/06
LISTING CLOSED: 07/29/2005 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Loretta C Witt • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
    P: (215) 248-6522 loretta@lorettawitt.com

Property Details for 3940 Netherfield Road

Status
MLS #
PAPH246374
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$9,205 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1797
Lot Size
1.15 AC / 49,950 SF
Tax ID Number
383147700
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Converted Barn
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
05-05-2005
Subdivision
EAST FALLS
Subdivision
EAST FALLS (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
SCHOOLHOUSE
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
11
Above Grade Finished SQFT
5,700.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,350,000

Avg days on market

57

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

[Philadelphia, PA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square

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Building Information for 3940 Netherfield Road

Stories-Year Built1797Building Size-Lot Size1.15 AC / 49,950 SF

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Property Information for 3940 Netherfield Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19129 (19129)
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: 2005
  • Tax Assessed Value: $111,392
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $53,774
  • Land Assessed Value: $57,618
  • Land Use Code: A58
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 94
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concession Remarks: 8,650.00
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 17
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 15
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 24 X 17
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 4
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 14
  • Room Description: LIBRARY
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 21
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 20
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 21
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 14
Room 9
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 14
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 18
  • Room Description: FR HALL
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 11
  • Room Description: BRKFST
Room 12
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,700.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 5,700.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Slate
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, 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: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 185X270
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1138325
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.lorettawitthomes.com

Property History for 3940 Netherfield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239856217

$860,000
Jul 29, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH246374

$860,000
May 16, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH246374

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239856217

$860,000
07/29/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH246374

$860,000
05/16/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH246374

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

Public Records for 3940 Netherfield Road

Taxable ValueLand$223,020Additions$892,080Total$1,115,100
Tax Record2026$11,756 ($980 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,602 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,602 SqFtStories2Lot Size49,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN38-3147700

Schools near 3940 Netherfield Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Mifflin Thomas School
PublicPK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Randolph Technical High School
Public9 to 12

Fitler Academics Plus
PublicK to 8

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