246 West Evergreen Avenue
246 West Evergreen Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
$855,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,804 Sq. Ft.
$225 / Sq. Ft.
3,804
Sq. Ft.
$225
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 7/17/20
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Closed 7/17/20
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Description
A modest price for a wonderful property in a million dollar neighborhood--and with a brand new heating system! This is an absolutely charming home, close to train and Chestnut Hill shops, with high ceilings, crown moldings, exquisite fireplace mantels, pocket doors, oak and original random-width southern pine floors, oversized sunny windows, treetops 3rd floor balcony overlooking miles of lush green views. 1st floor: Entry hall; large sunny living room with gas fireplace; 2nd sitting room with fireplace...A modest price for a wonderful property in a million dollar neighborhood--and with a brand new heating system! This is an absolutely charming home, close to train and Chestnut Hill shops, with high ceilings, crown moldings, exquisite fireplace mantels, pocket doors, oak and original random-width southern pine floors, oversized sunny windows, treetops 3rd floor balcony overlooking miles of lush green views. 1st floor: Entry hall; large sunny living room with gas fireplace; 2nd sitting room with fireplace and french doors that lead to southwest facing deck overlooking green lawns; formal dining room with fireplace, original plaster crown molding in beautiful condition, chair rails (dining room chandelier is excluded); 13x20 eat-in gourmet kitchen with miles of counter workspace including the Portuguese hand-painted tile counter of the center island, abundant cabinetry, double sink with garbage disposal, Bosch dishwasher, trash compactor, 5 burner gas stove top, built-in microwave, extra wide Dacor electric oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, hanging pot rack, breakfast area at one end with built-in bench; powder room; laundry room with washer and dryer. 2nd floor: Sumptuous master bedroom suite including a large bedroom flooded with natural light, interior shutters, window seats, ceiling fan, a second room that has been converted into a fabulous dressing room/closet with center island of drawers, and a full master bath with glass enclosed shower stall, terrazzo tile floor with electric radiant heat below, marble sink counter; 2nd bedroom with fireplace and built-in desk/shelving now used as an office; 3rd bedroom currently used as large family room; Full hall bath with shower over tub; Hall linen closet. 3rd floor: 3 enormous bedrooms including one with floor-to-ceiling window that gives access to southwest-facing balcony; full bathroom with shower over tub; large storage room with multiple built-ins and huge walk-in cedar closet. Full basement is unfinished for utilities, storage and work areas with exit to outside. Brand new gas hot water heat. Newer gas domestic hot water heater. 200 AMP circuit breaker electric panel. Both gas line and water line have been replaced. Storm and screen windows in place on most windows. Slate roofs with planes of asphalt shingle in the rear and flat top roof. Detached one-car garage. Very private green lawns with landscaped gardens. Walk to Chestnut Hill shops and restaurants, a few steps to the Chestnut Hill West train station, a few more steps into the Wissahickon park. This is an extraordinary residence, listed as "significant" on the Chestnut Hill Historic District Inventory. This is Chestnut Hill: A Hewitt Brothers Victorian "suburban villa" home with 6 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths (including really terrific master bedroom suite!) designed for Henry Houston (one of his very first investments in Chestnut Hill) and built by Ashton Tourison in 1886. It has been loved and cared for over many years by the current owner. Now a new owner will have the opportunity to enjoy it just as much. Easy to show! Don't miss the VIRTUAL TOUR on this MLS listing and on YouTube. Quick settlement possible.
- Listed by Loretta C Witt • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut HillP: 2152486522 loretta@lorettawitt.com
Property Details for 246 West Evergreen Avenue
Tax ID Number
092210400
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleVictorian
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
Location
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Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
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LISTING UPDATED: 07/25/2023 07:07 PM
Property Details for 246 West Evergreen Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH795450 |
| Days on Market | 298 |
| Taxes | $10,606 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 AC / 15,000 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
Location
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Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
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Building Information for 246 West Evergreen Avenue
Stories3Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 15,000 SF
Payment Calculator
$5,550 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$4,666
Property Taxes
$884
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 246 West Evergreen Avenue
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: 2020
- Tax Assessed Value: $757,700
- Year Assessed: 2020
- Improvement Assessed Value: $606,160
- City Town Tax: $4,786
- Land Assessed Value: $151,540
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: C48
- Zoning: RSA2
- Tax Lot: 45
- School Tax: $5,820
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
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: 6
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, 2nd Stry Fam Rm, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Room Length: 22.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 20.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Length: 4.0
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 21.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
- Room Type: 2nd Stry Fam Rm
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 21.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 21.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 12
- Room Type: Office
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Length: 6.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
- Room Type: Storage Room
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,804.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,804.00
- Total SQFT: 3,804.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Main Entrance Orientation: West
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Roof: Slate, Flat
- Flooring Type: Wood, Carpet
- Basement Type: Unfinished, Outside Entrance, Windows
- 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 150.00 x 120.00
- Parcel ID: 930566
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Private
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 4
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Wood, Non-Functioning, Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Security System
- Door Features: French, Storm
- Window Features: Bay/Bow, Storm
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ib3kfsmngr0ktt/246%20W%20Evergreen%20%28Witt%29.mov?dl=0
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiant
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- 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: www.lorettawitthomes.com
Property History for 246 West Evergreen 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 246 West Evergreen Avenue
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$15,563 ($1,297 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt3,805 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,805 SqFtStories3Lot Size15,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSA2CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-2-2104-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 246 West Evergreen Avenue
This home is within Philadelphia City School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jenks John S School PublicK to 8 | ||
Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Middle Years Alternative School Public5 to 8 | ||
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush 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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