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6 beds4,898 sqft

539 Pelham Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$78/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Where to begin with this lovely piece of art? Well-shaded piazza with balustrade and seats, front terrace, wrap around front porch, constructed of Pompeian brick, leaded semicircular stained glass window, oak parquet floors, crown moldings, large open fireplace in hall, broad oaken staircase, pocket sliding doors, attractive bay window seat with an alcove, quarter acre lot, detached garage. This beautiful home, craft fully designed by architects Messrs. Wendell and Smith, is presented in a simple...Where to begin with this lovely piece of art? Well-shaded piazza with balustrade and seats, front terrace, wrap around front porch, constructed of Pompeian brick, leaded semicircular stained glass window, oak parquet floors, crown moldings, large open fireplace in hall, broad oaken staircase, pocket sliding doors, attractive bay window seat with an alcove, quarter acre lot, detached garage. This beautiful home, craft fully designed by architects Messrs. Wendell and Smith, is presented in a simple but artistic manner. Featured in the well-known book series, Images of America: Mount Airy, this home is definitely boast worthy. The open floor plan and Spanish design adds a unique touch to the home. Approximately 5,000 sq. ft. of living space, offering rooms that include: 6 spacious bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1st floor powder room, 3rd floor suitable for in-law suite, billiard room, and more! The updated kitchen offers a warming oven, electric convection/microwave oven, glass cook top, custom cabinets, dishwasher, all stainless appliances, retractable exhaust, and counter depth side-by-side refrigerator. Other features include: stack-able washer/dryer located on the first floor, and four fully updated baths, one of which has a 7 jet Roman shower in the master bedroom, 1st floor powder room, newer roof, and windows, and dressing room off the master bedroom. This home is truly beautiful! Must-see!
  • Listed by: Zachary A Behr 215.664.1008 zach@zachbehr.com • Keller Williams Real Estate-Conshohocken
Listing closed: 02/27/2015 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003095602
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Property Information for 539 Pelham Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,677 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 223102000
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: MT AIRY (WEST)
  • Subdivision: MT AIRY (WEST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: W UPSAL STREET
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 4,898.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,430 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19119 (19119)

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: 2015
  • Tax Assessed Value: $498,300
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $261,539
  • Land Assessed Value: $236,761
  • Land Use Code: C40
  • Zoning: RSA2
  • Tax Lot: 22

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other

Rooms Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 14
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 14
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 26 X 16
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 14
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 13
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 14
Room 8
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 26 X 16
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Island, Double Sink
Room 9
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 10
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
  • Room Description: DRESS RM
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 12
  • Room Description: 5TH BED
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
  • Room Description: 6TH BED

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,898.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 65X161
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1016895

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 539 Pelham Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1003095602

$380,000—
Feb 26, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #514042165

$380,000—
Jan 2, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1003095602

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1003095602

$380,000
02/26/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #514042165

$380,000
01/02/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1003095602

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

Public Records for 539 Pelham Road

Taxable Value

Land

$142,840

Additions

$571,360
Total$714,200

Tax Record

2026

$9,313 ($776 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

6

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

4,427 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,427 SqFt

Stories

3

Lot Size

10,430 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1925

Year Renovated

1925

Zoning

RSA2

County

PHILADELPHIA

APN

22-3102000

Schools near 539 Pelham Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Henry Charles W School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

AMY Northwest
Public6 to 8

Parkway Northwest
Public9 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 539 Pelham Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119
$380,000
6
4,898
10,430
$240,000
7
4,309
9,633
–
–
–
2,393
5,625
$670,000
6
5,580
8,003
$510,000
6
–
9,615
$575,000
5
2,348
5,623

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