525 Burnham Rd
Description
A welcoming front porch and neatly landscaped gardens create instant curb appeal, with room to enhance the outdoor space into a truly lush retreat. Inside, natural light fills the open main level where a large living room with custom...Tucked along one of West Mt. Airy’s most peaceful tree-lined streets, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath twin offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and location; just moments from the regional rail, Wissahickon trails, and the shops and restaurants of Chestnut Hill.
A welcoming front porch and neatly landscaped gardens create instant curb appeal, with room to enhance the outdoor space into a truly lush retreat. Inside, natural light fills the open main level where a large living room with custom built-ins and a brick gas fireplace flows easily into a dining area ready for everyday meals or special gatherings. The kitchen offers stainless-steel appliances, soapstone counters, and solid wood cabinetry timeless and functional with space to personalize over time.
Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a quiet retreat, complete with a beautifully renovated en-suite bath featuring a marble vanity, glass shower, and laundry hookup. Two additional bedrooms and a lovely hall bath complete the second floor, while the third floor provides two more versatile rooms and a charming full bath with the home’s original claw-foot tub. full of character, flexibility, and potential in one of Philadelphia’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Listing Agent
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Property Details for 525 Burnham Road
Property Details for 525 Burnham Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2543510 |
| Days on Market | 10 |
| Taxes | $7,981 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 AC / 2,337 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Location
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Building Information for 525 Burnham Road
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1Property Information for 525 Burnham Road
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19119 (19119)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $570,200
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $456,200
- City Town Tax: $3,511
- Land Assessed Value: $114,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: K40
- Zoning: RSD3
- Tax Lot: 59
- School Tax: $4,469
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
- Stories: Upper 1, Upper 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 10 X 14
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 9 X 13
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 19 X 10
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 9 X 12
- Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 24.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 15 X 24
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 12 X 10
- Room Description: BR
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 19.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 13 X 19
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 15 X 13
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,480.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,480.00
- Total SQFT: 3,080.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
- Basement Type: Unfinished
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 26.00 x 99.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard
- Parcel ID: 1016647
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Non-Functioning
- Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 525 Burnham Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1920816298 | $590,000 | +4.8% / yr |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2543510 | $590,000 | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2543510 | — | |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2543510 | — | |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2543510 | $599,000 | — |
| Jul 24, 2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002613318 | $364,900 | — |
| Jul 15, 2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #553811662 | $364,900 | +2.0% / yr |
| May 31, 2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002613318 | — | |
| May 28, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002613318 | $364,900 | — |
| Jun 28, 2005 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH246624 | $300,000 | — |
| Jun 21, 2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239844345 | $300,000 | — |
| Apr 26, 2005 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH246624 | — | |
| Apr 26, 2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH246624 | $329,900 | — |
| May 31, 2003 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH618772 | $195,000 | — |
| Nov 26, 2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH618772 | $195,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1920816298 | $590,000 +4.8% / yr |
| 11/18/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2543510 | $590,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2543510 | — |
| 10/22/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2543510 | — |
| 10/15/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2543510 | $599,000 |
| 07/24/2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002613318 | $364,900 |
| 07/15/2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #553811662 | $364,900 +2.0% / yr |
| 05/31/2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002613318 | — |
| 05/28/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002613318 | $364,900 |
| 06/28/2005 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH246624 | $300,000 |
| 06/21/2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239844345 | $300,000 |
| 04/26/2005 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH246624 | — |
| 04/26/2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH246624 | $329,900 |
| 05/31/2003 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH618772 | $195,000 |
| 11/26/2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH618772 | $195,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 525 Burnham Road
Schools near 525 Burnham Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Henry Charles W School PublicK to 8 | ||
Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Widener Memorial School PublicK to 12 | ||
Middle Years Alternative School Public5 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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