Last Sold Price
7 beds4,340 sqft$150/sqft
6400 Sherwood Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19151

Description

Built in 1906 by architect Walter F. Price, this spacious turn-of-the-century stone home is in the distinguished Overbrook Farms neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places. This comfortable & welcoming 3-story home, w/Craftsman features, has many original details & numerous modern upgrades, including 3-zone heating (gas) & central air, all new Pella tilt-in windows, whole-house fan, & cable/internet outlets in almost every room. The entrance hall & stairway boast original wood paneling...Built in 1906 by architect Walter F. Price, this spacious turn-of-the-century stone home is in the distinguished Overbrook Farms neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places. This comfortable & welcoming 3-story home, w/Craftsman features, has many original details & numerous modern upgrades, including 3-zone heating (gas) & central air, all new Pella tilt-in windows, whole-house fan, & cable/internet outlets in almost every room. The entrance hall & stairway boast original wood paneling w/deep wooden baseboards & a beautiful balustrade. There are hardwood floors throughout. The large living room has a working wood-burning fireplace, 2 bays, & graceful French doors leading to a rear covered porch. The eat-in kitchen is completely updated w/recessed lights & stainless appliances, including two convection wall ovens, 5-burner gas cooktop, & new Bosch dishwasher. The custom kitchen cabinets are solid cherry & provide tremendous storage space, including a utility closet & coat closet near the back door. The first floor also houses an updated powder room & pantry b/w the kitchen & formal dining room. The second floor has 4 bedrooms (one w/a working wood-burning fireplace), including a large master w/recessed lights & marble ensuite featuring a double, custom quarter-sawn oak vanity w/granite, & walk-in shower. The guest bath is redone w/white subway tile, pedestal sink, & jetted tub. There is also a sunroom off the back w/a wall of closets. A laundry room w/washer/dryer & utility sink complete this floor. On the spacious third floor, you will find an attic storage room, full bath, & 3 more bedrooms, one of which is large & would make a great office or playroom. The home has an attic & full unfinished basement, suitable for storage & a workbench. This fully fenced-in property includes a detached 2-car garage w/automated door & loft storage, & a newly paved driveway. A large front porch w/porch swing welcomes you, and in addition to a covered porch w/ceiling fans at the back, you will find a private patio w/gas grill outside the kitchen. The gas is supplied by the line serving the home (no propane tanks.) The property also has motion-sensor lights on all 4 sides. Close to public transportation (regional rail, bus & trolley), schools (Friends Central, Talmudical Yeshiva, Waldron) & universities (UPenn, St. Joseph's, Drexel)and an easy drive to Whole Foods & Trader Joes. This home is located w/in the boundaries for Penn's Home Ownership Services.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/27/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Erin Heilig • EveryHome Realtors
    P: (484) 356-3138 erinheilig@gmail.com

Property Details for 6400 Sherwood Road

Status
MLS #
1003247355
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$6,639 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1906
Lot Size
0.31 AC / 13,500 SF
Tax ID Number
344162500
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
OVERBROOK FARMS
Subdivision
OVERBROOK FARMS (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
LANCASTER AVE
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
4,340.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$585,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

Philadelphia, PA

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Location

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Building Information for 6400 Sherwood Road

Stories-Year Built1906Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,500 SF

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Property Information for 6400 Sherwood Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19151 (19151)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $474,300
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $387,503
  • Land Assessed Value: $86,797
  • Land Use Code: C58
  • Zoning: RSD1
  • Tax Lot: 41
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,340.00
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 90X150
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Attic/House Fan, Stain/Lead Glass, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator, Zoned, Energy Star Heating System
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Other
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 6400 Sherwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 27, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #603977816

$649,900
Jul 27, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003247355

$649,900
Jun 11, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003247355

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/27/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #603977816

$649,900
07/27/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003247355

$649,900
06/11/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003247355

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

Public Records for 6400 Sherwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$161,980Additions$647,920Total$809,900
Tax Record2026$10,713 ($893 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Total Finished SqFt4,340 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,340 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRSD1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN34-4162500

Schools near 6400 Sherwood Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Overbrook Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Overbrook High School
Public9 to 12

Overbrook Education Center
PublicK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 6400 Sherwood Road, Philadelphia, PA 19151
$649,900
7
4,340
13,500
$498,000
7
4,868
9,000
$542,000
6
5,000
9,000
$209,000
8
12,000
$155,000
7
16,552
$415,000
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10,500

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