601 St Georges Rd

Philadelphia, PA 19119

$1,035,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
5,663 Sq. Ft.
$183 / Sq. Ft.
5,663
Sq. Ft.
$183
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/24/14
Closed 6/24/14

Description

"Cogshill" - nestled behind walls and gates, this spectacular home in the heart of West Mt. Airy has been tastefully restored and renovated to its original grandeur. Situated on just under an acre, this private oasis in the City with a rich history, borders Chestnut Hill and overlooks Fairmount Park. Architecturally reminiscent of Provence, enter into a dramatic two story foyer with an exquisite beamed ceiling, gracious staircase and access through French doors to the inviting slate terraces. Enter..."Cogshill" - nestled behind walls and gates, this spectacular home in the heart of West Mt. Airy has been tastefully restored and renovated to its original grandeur. Situated on just under an acre, this private oasis in the City with a rich history, borders Chestnut Hill and overlooks Fairmount Park. Architecturally reminiscent of Provence, enter into a dramatic two story foyer with an exquisite beamed ceiling, gracious staircase and access through French doors to the inviting slate terraces. Enter into the grand step down formal living room, which was once the art studio of renowned artist and original owner, Jessie Willcox Smith. This elegant room has magnificent details, stately fireplace, gorgeous reconstructed hardwood floors and French doors to the back terrace. The modern kitchen with butler pantry offers high-end stainless appliances, granite counter tops, new hardwood floors, perfect for today's living. With 6 bedrooms and 3.5 newly remodeled bathrooms, this home has been completely renovated by its current owners; all new systems including new heater and central air, new roof, new 300 AMP electric, and so much more (see improvement list). This gracious, light filled home is grand yet very livable and manageable for modern living. With its fabulous location, which was recently included in CNN's Top 10 Best Big-City Neighborhoods 2013, this clandestine property is just 20 minutes from Center City, minutes to Chestnut Hill shopping, a walk to Carpenter's Woods and steps to the Wissahickon trails.

Listing Agents

  1. Megan Cornely

    Megan Cornely

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    megan.cornely@compass.com

    P: (267)-625-6282

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  2. Listed by Tyler B Bradley • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
    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
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/26/2023 03:02 PM

Property Details for 601 St Georges Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1003619482
Days on Market195
Taxes$15,397 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1914
Lot Size0.91 AC / 39,775 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Building Information for 601 St Georges Road

Stories2Year Built1914Building Size-Lot Size0.91 AC / 39,775 SF

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Property Information for 601 St Georges Road

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: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,149,000
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $99,339
  • Land Assessed Value: $1,049,661
  • Land Use Code: B41
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 37
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count 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, Laundry, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 3
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Island
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: 5TH BR
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: 6TH BR
Room 13
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,663.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total SQFT: 5,663.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/6242/3391/300762423391_512_384_WM_SHDAILLwB1nesR92.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: 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: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 158X252
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 929929
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Breezeway
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 601 St Georges Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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
Henry Charles W School
Public - K to 8
Roxborough High School
Public - 9 to 12
Widener Memorial School
Public - K to 12
Middle Years Alternative School
Public - 6 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
Public6 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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