99 E Bells Mill Rd

Philadelphia, PA 19118

$2,295,000
Price
6
Beds
4,052 Sq. Ft.
$566 / Sq. Ft.
4,052
Sq. Ft.
$566
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

The distinguished residence at 99 East Bells Mill Road in North Chestnut Hill sits on nearly two acres of beautifully landscaped land, offering cool breezes, exceptional privacy, and sweeping views in every direction. Designed in 1925 by the renowned firm Willing, Sims & Talbott, the home carries a relaxed, modern sensibility — one that honors its English country roots while embracing an effortless connection to the natural world. Ten recently replaced, energy-efficient doors open from the first...The distinguished residence at 99 East Bells Mill Road in North Chestnut Hill sits on nearly two acres of beautifully landscaped land, offering cool breezes, exceptional privacy, and sweeping views in every direction. Designed in 1925 by the renowned firm Willing, Sims & Talbott, the home carries a relaxed, modern sensibility — one that honors its English country roots while embracing an effortless connection to the natural world. Ten recently replaced, energy-efficient doors open from the first floor to the outside, blurring the line between interior living and the stunning landscape beyond. Enter through a gracious front passageway that flows to the back garden or into the home’s welcoming entry hall. A gallery leads past the generous dining room — where three French doors open onto an entertainment-sized bluestone terrace — and into the captivating living room, lined with French doors and windows on three sides that flood the space with light and views. Custom millwork, built-in bookcases, and an elegant powder room finished in Venetian plaster complete the refined first floor. The showstopper is the kitchen and back-of-house suite — a spectacular reimagining completed less than two years ago by one of the region’s top residential architects in collaboration with a celebrated kitchen designer. As uplifting as it is functional, the space includes a beautifully appointed back entry that serves as a mudroom elevated to an art form. Upstairs, five bedrooms and four updated full bathrooms are arranged across three separate wings, offering exceptional privacy. A recently renovated guest wing adds flexible living space, and the expansive third floor is ideal as a sixth bedroom, studio, or gym. Every upgrade has been executed with architectural sensitivity — new windows, updated HVAC, revitalized gardens, enhanced hardscaping, and upgraded electrical and lighting systems reflect the masterful stewardship of this remarkable property. Walk to Chestnut Hill’s shops and restaurants, jog into the Wissahickon Valley, and explore the Morris Arboretum in every season. Regional rail is less than a mile away, with easy access to major highways. This one is special — don’t wait to see it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  1. Listed by Janice Manzi • Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
    P: (215)-680-7616 jmanzi@elfantwissahickon.com

Property Details for 99 East Bells Mill Road

Tax ID Number
091141510
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/28/2026 08:42 AM

Property Details for 99 East Bells Mill Road

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2598060
Days on Market5
Taxes$23,778 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size1.80 AC / 78,387 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Building Information for 99 East Bells Mill Road

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size1.80 AC / 78,387 SF

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Property Information for 99 East Bells Mill Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,698,700
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $0
  • City Town Tax: $10,462
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: D38
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RSD1
  • Tax Lot: 176
  • School Tax: $13,316
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • 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 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
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 2
  • 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 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • 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 9
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2024
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,052.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,052.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,052.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: East
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Slate
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8046/7109/1506/804671091506_512_384_WM_3KiveCBN8iX4oKG6.jpg
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Water Proofing System, Windows
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • 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-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 928035
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Attic, Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dual Flush Toilets, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Electric Alarm, Fire Detection System, Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Door Features: French, Insulated
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Gutter System, Play Area, Play Equipment, Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Fountains
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Property History for 99 East Bells Mill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2598060

$2,295,000—
Sep 7, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002505114

$1,240,000—
Sep 6, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002505114

—
Sep 6, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002505114

$1,295,000—
Aug 26, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #578839692

$1,240,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2598060

$2,295,000
09/07/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002505114

$1,240,000
09/06/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002505114

—
09/06/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002505114

$1,295,000
08/26/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #578839692

$1,240,000

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

Public Records for 99 East Bells Mill Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$22,379 ($1,865 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt4,052 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,052 SqFtStories2Lot Size78,408 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSD1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-1-1415-10Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 99 East Bells Mill Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Jenks John S School
Public - K to 8
Roxborough High School
Public - 9 to 12
Widener Memorial School
Public - K to 12
Middle Years Alternative School
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Jenks John S School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public5 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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More information about 99 East Bells Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19118

99 East Bells Mill Road is a single family home for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19118. This property was listed for sale on March 26, 2026 by Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, it's currently listed at $2,295,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on September 7, 2016. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Jenks John S School, Roxborough High School and Widener Memorial School. 99 East Bells Mill Road is a 6-bed, 5-bath, 4,052 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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