235 East Gowen Avenue
235 East Gowen Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
$1,000,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,696 Sq. Ft.
$213 / Sq. Ft.
4,696
Sq. Ft.
$213
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 4/11/24
Closed 4/11/24
Description
This historic Queen Anne style Victorian home in the desirable neighborhood of Mt. Airy was the first home built by the James Gowen Estate c. 1883. Gowen Avenue has been considered one of the most beautiful Victorian streets in Philadelphia. This large home has generously proportioned rooms for entertaining, with high ceilings, crown moldings, wainscoting and unique staircase railings and newel post. This residence is fully air-conditioned with three zones, 7 bedrooms and 2.5 tiled bathrooms. A thermal...This historic Queen Anne style Victorian home in the desirable neighborhood of Mt. Airy was the first home built by the James Gowen Estate c. 1883. Gowen Avenue has been considered one of the most beautiful Victorian streets in Philadelphia. This large home has generously proportioned rooms for entertaining, with high ceilings, crown moldings, wainscoting and unique staircase railings and newel post. This residence is fully air-conditioned with three zones, 7 bedrooms and 2.5 tiled bathrooms. A thermal glass-enclosed sun porch (30' x 15') offers casual family living and a cozy gas-fired fireplace.
The expansive rear yard has beautiful gardens, a variety of specimen trees, a charming gazebo- swing, hot tub, and an above-ground lap pool measuring 12' x 40' with exceptional privacy. The property includes a driveway, parking area, and a detached 2-car garage.
The property is one-block from the Mt. Airy Station, which provides commuter trains to Center City, and is close to the PA Turnpike, Rt. 309, and there’s easy access to the village of Chestnut Hill and the Wissahickon Park. Offered for the first time in 37 years, it is rare to find such an outstanding historic home to make your own, with superb outdoor space in a beautiful neighborhood setting.
The expansive rear yard has beautiful gardens, a variety of specimen trees, a charming gazebo- swing, hot tub, and an above-ground lap pool measuring 12' x 40' with exceptional privacy. The property includes a driveway, parking area, and a detached 2-car garage.
The property is one-block from the Mt. Airy Station, which provides commuter trains to Center City, and is close to the PA Turnpike, Rt. 309, and there’s easy access to the village of Chestnut Hill and the Wissahickon Park. Offered for the first time in 37 years, it is rare to find such an outstanding historic home to make your own, with superb outdoor space in a beautiful neighborhood setting.
Listing Agent
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tony.wells@compass.comP: 267.304.3500
Property Details for 235 East Gowen Avenue
Tax ID Number
091042900
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleVictorian
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
Location
Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty
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LISTING UPDATED: 04/12/2024 12:01 AM
Property Details for 235 East Gowen Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2311270 |
| Days on Market | 11 |
| Taxes | $11,174 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.64 AC / 28,000 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
Location
Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty
Add your commute
Building Information for 235 East Gowen Avenue
Stories3Year Built1883Building Size-Lot Size0.64 AC / 28,000 SF
Payment Calculator
$6,389 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$5,457
Property Taxes
$931
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 235 East Gowen Avenue
Location
Location
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 802785881492
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- High School: GERMANTOWN (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $798,300
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $638,640
- City Town Tax: $5,042
- Land Assessed Value: $159,660
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: C60
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Zoning: RSD3
- Zoning Dscrp: Residential
- Tax Lot: 44
- School Tax: $6,131
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
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: 7
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Study, Mud Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Library
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Pantry
Room 4
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 20.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 4.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Length: 6.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 30.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Gas
Room 16
- Room Type: Study
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 4,696.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,696.00
- Total SQFT: 6,685.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Main Entrance Orientation: South
- Construction Materials: Masonry, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Basement Type: Unfinished
- 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 280.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Sloping
- Soil Types: Unknown
- Road Surface Type: Black Top
- Road Responsibility: City/County
- Road Frontage Length: 100.00
- Location Type: Urban
- Parcel ID: 927217
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Chair Railings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Additional Stairway
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 7
- Fireplace Features: Corner, Wood, Mantel(s), Non-Functioning, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Gas
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Security System
- Door Features: French, Double Entry
- Window Features: Insulated, Energy Efficient, Storm, Screens, Double Hung, Wood Frame
- Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Water Fountains, Other
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Enclosed, Deck(s), Terrace
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Personal Pool Features: Above Ground, Lap/Exercise
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Steam
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: TWellsRealEstate.com
Property History for 235 East Gowen Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 235 East Gowen Avenue
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$10,055 ($838 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,696 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,696 SqFtStories4Lot Size28,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-1-0429-00
Schools near 235 East Gowen Avenue
This home is within Philadelphia City School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Henry H. Houston Elementary School PublicK to 8 | ||
Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Hill-Freedman World Academy Public6 to 12 | ||
Parkway Northwest Public9 to 12 |
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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