601 St Georges Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19119

$1,760,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

5,663 Sq. Ft.

$311 / Sq. Ft.

5,663

Sq. Ft.

$311

per Sq. Ft.

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Description

Welcome to 'Cogshill' -- A truly exceptional property on the Chestnut Hill/West Mount Airy border. Walled and gated this is a very private and gorgeous oasis in a premier location. Steeped in history, this stately 5 BR/3.5 BA mini-estate was built in 1915 for the notable artist, Jessie Willcox Smith, on a one-acre parcel of land that she purchased from George Woodward. She subsequently commissioned renowned Philadelphia church and residential architect, Edmund Gilchrist, to design her house. The...Welcome to 'Cogshill' -- A truly exceptional property on the Chestnut Hill/West Mount Airy border. Walled and gated this is a very private and gorgeous oasis in a premier location. Steeped in history, this stately 5 BR/3.5 BA mini-estate was built in 1915 for the notable artist, Jessie Willcox Smith, on a one-acre parcel of land that she purchased from George Woodward. She subsequently commissioned renowned Philadelphia church and residential architect, Edmund Gilchrist, to design her house. The heart of 601 Saint Georges Road is a stucco-on-stone house with attached bluestone and brick garden courtyard, front patio, and back terrace. These provide vantage points to the recently hardscaped and landscaped property of extraordinary trees, shrubbery and plantings. The completely private Roman End built-in pool is set among new gardens of hydrangeas, crape myrtle, azaleas and evergreen trees. Enter into the foyer to a grand mahogany stairwell leading up to a balcony library and a gorgeous 2-story beamed ceiling. All 5 bedrooms, one with a fireplace, are on the second floor. These rooms can easily be transitioned for other uses as well. 3 full bathrooms and a screened porch are part of the second floor as well. Superb classic woodworking throughout the house including mantels, sills, doors, beams, staircases, trim and cabinetry. The main floor living room and plant-filled garden room is memorable as you also see the back terraces and side yard garden through multiple sets of French Doors. The classic country kitchen is well-designed with stainless steel appliances and porcelain farm sink; the dining room and Butlers pantry perfectly placed for entertaining. Finally, the spectacular artist's studio, replete with 12' ceilings, grand fireplace and mantel, ceiling-to-floor cabinetry, amazing acoustics and garden views is perhaps the most dramatic room. This historically rich home, known originally as 'Cogshill', is meant for those who want all the seasons of the year to be filled with grand color, beauty, refinement, and an inspired quality of life both inside and out. New septic system is being installed. Easy access to the train, Center City, major highways and the suburbs. Truly exceptional.

Listed by Michele Cooley • BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
P: (267)-688-0488 michele4homes@gmail.com
Listed by Tyler B Bradley • BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
P: (310)-433-9167 tyler.bradley@foxroach.com

Property Details for 601 St Georges Road

Tax ID Number

092132600

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Traditional

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

LISTING UPDATED: 07/27/2023 02:05 AM

Property Details for 601 St Georges Road

Status	Closed
MLS #	PAPH928480
Days on Market	6
Taxes	$17,633 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1916
Lot Size	0.91 AC / 39,775 SF
County	Philadelphia County

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Building Information for 601 St Georges Road

Stories3Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.91 AC / 39,775 SF

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$10,047 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,578

Property Taxes

$1,469

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Property Information for 601 St Georges Road

Location

School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District County ID: 300200397108

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19119 (19119)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $1,259,700

Year Assessed: 2020
Zoning: RSD1
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $6,000

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 5,663.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 5,663.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Masonry, Other
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/6886/6445/304268866445_512_384_WM_T1Hi0I5Nyy9_g6dN.jpg
Basement Type: Other
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 157.95 x 251.82

Parcel ID: 929929

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 3

Accessibility Features: Other
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/VcrRqIwCKr4

Exterior Features

Pool: Yes - Personal
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Other
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 601 St Georges Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 28, 2021	Expired BRIGHT #PAPH898986		—
Oct 30, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH928480	$1,760,000	—
Oct 26, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #683089199	$1,760,000	+8.7% / yr
Aug 30, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH928480		—
Aug 26, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH928480	$1,795,000	—
Aug 24, 2020	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH898986		—
Aug 11, 2020	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PAPH898986		—
Aug 5, 2020	Expired BRIGHT #PAPH865128		—
May 28, 2020	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH865128	$1,795,000	—
May 28, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH898986	$1,795,000	—
Mar 16, 2020	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PAPH865128	$1,795,000	—
Feb 5, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH865128	$1,795,000	—
Jun 27, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #419219450	$1,035,000	+1.9% / yr
Jun 24, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003619482	$1,035,000	—
Apr 22, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003619482		—
Oct 10, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003619482	$1,050,000	—
Jun 12, 2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009466480	$949,000	—
Mar 6, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009466480	$949,000	—
Dec 31, 2011	Expired BRIGHT #1007012040	$999,000	—
Jun 16, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007012040	$1,299,000	—
Jun 8, 2011	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008917218	$1,299,000	—
Nov 3, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008917218	$1,395,000	—
May 30, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240301802	$886,000	—
May 30, 2006	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH223930	$846,000	—
Feb 9, 2006	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH223930		—
Aug 18, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH223930	$846,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/28/2021	Expired BRIGHT #PAPH898986	—
10/30/2020	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH928480	$1,760,000
10/26/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #683089199	$1,760,000 +8.7% / yr
08/30/2020	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH928480	—
08/26/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH928480	$1,795,000
08/24/2020	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH898986	—
08/11/2020	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PAPH898986	—
08/05/2020	Expired BRIGHT #PAPH865128	—
05/28/2020	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH865128	$1,795,000
05/28/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH898986	$1,795,000
03/16/2020	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PAPH865128	$1,795,000
02/05/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH865128	$1,795,000
06/27/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #419219450	$1,035,000 +1.9% / yr
06/24/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003619482	$1,035,000
04/22/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003619482	—
10/10/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003619482	$1,050,000
06/12/2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009466480	$949,000
03/06/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009466480	$949,000
12/31/2011	Expired BRIGHT #1007012040	$999,000
06/16/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007012040	$1,299,000
06/08/2011	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008917218	$1,299,000
11/03/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008917218	$1,395,000
05/30/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240301802	$886,000
05/30/2006	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH223930	$846,000
02/09/2006	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH223930	—
08/18/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH223930	$846,000

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

Public Records for 601 St Georges Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$23,623 ($1,969 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Total Finished SqFt5,663 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,663 SqFtStories3Lot Size36,650 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916ZoningRSD1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-2-1326-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 601 St Georges Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Henry Charles W School	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	0.7 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
NR	Widener Memorial School	Public - Choice school	K to 12	3.2 mi
5/10	Middle Years Alternative School	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	6.2 mi
6/10	Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	12.3 mi
3/10	Swenson Arts & Technology High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	10.4 mi
NR	Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Jesus Is the Way Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 7	0.9 mi
NR	Springside Chestnut Hill Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Henry Charles W School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
NR	Widener Memorial School PublicK to 12 Choice school	3.2 mi
5/10	Middle Years Alternative School Public6 to 8 Choice school	6.2 mi
6/10	Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Public9 to 12 Nearby school	12.3 mi
3/10	Swenson Arts & Technology High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	10.4 mi
NR	Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Jesus Is the Way Christian Academy PrivateK to 7 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Springside Chestnut Hill Academy PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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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