Last Sold Price
5 beds
79 E Bells Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Description

Charming 1912 Willing & Sims Designed Stone Sngl W/Beautiful Grnds, Lovely Cov Prch Attd Grnhse Pegged Oak Flrs,Off Street Parking, Special. Open 3Rd Flr, Beautiful Detail, Eat-In Kitchen, Wrap Arnd Deck, Good Systems, Roof Less Than 10 Yr Old. Sellers Discl Available.Charming 1912 Willing & Sims Designed Stone Sngl W/Beautiful Grnds, Lovely Cov Prch Attd Grnhse Pegged Oak Flrs,Off Street Parking, Special. Open 3Rd Flr, Beautiful Detail, Eat-In Kitchen, Wrap Arnd Deck, Good Systems, Roof Less Than 10 Yr Old. Sellers Discl Available.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/11/1997 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marilou S Buffum • Eichler & Moffly Inc*
    P: (215) 837-8534 marilou.buffum@foxroach.com

Property Details for 79 East Bells Mill Road

Status
MLS #
PAPH481072
Days on Market
104
Taxes
$5,744 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1913
Lot Size
0.00 AC / 0 SF
Tax ID Number
0000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
CHESTNUT HILL
Subdivision
CHESTNUT HILL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
GERMANTOWN AVE
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces
0
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Building Information for 79 East Bells Mill Road

Stories-Year Built1913Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

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Property Information for 79 East Bells Mill Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19118 (19118)
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: 1996
  • Tax Assessed Value: $69,504
  • Land Use Code: A48
  • Zoning: RES
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, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Metal
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 169 X IRR
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 928032
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Assigned
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Property History for 79 East Bells Mill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 1997

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH481072

$367,500
Apr 15, 1997

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH481072

Jan 2, 1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH481072

$399,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/1997

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH481072

$367,500
04/15/1997

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH481072

01/02/1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH481072

$399,000

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

Public Records for 79 East Bells Mill Road

Taxable ValueLand$249,440Additions$997,760Total$1,247,200
Tax Record2026$15,235 ($1,270 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,931 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,931 SqFtStories3Lot Size24,085 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912Year Renovated1912ZoningRSD1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-1141200

Schools near 79 East Bells Mill Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jenks John S School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Lankenau High School
Public9 to 12

Saul W B Agricultural School
Public9 to 12

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