253 East Evergreen Avenue

253 East Evergreen Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19118

$789,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,000 Sq. Ft.
$395 / Sq. Ft.
2,000
Sq. Ft.
$395
per Sq. Ft.

Pending

Pending

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Description

Discover the appealing blend of history and modernity at 253 East Evergreen Avenue, your potential forever home. Set on a picturesque tree lined street, this charming farmhouse, built in 1883 offers pastoral charm right in the heart of Chestnut Hill, recognized by Philadelphia magazine and Forbes.com as one of the city's finest neighborhoods. This meticulously maintained residence showcases original character and architectural details harmoniously integrated with contemporary upgrades for today's...Discover the appealing blend of history and modernity at 253 East Evergreen Avenue, your potential forever home. Set on a picturesque tree lined street, this charming farmhouse, built in 1883 offers pastoral charm right in the heart of Chestnut Hill, recognized by Philadelphia magazine and Forbes.com as one of the city's finest neighborhoods. This meticulously maintained residence showcases original character and architectural details harmoniously integrated with contemporary upgrades for today's living. Offering sunny exposures, central air, four bedrooms, and two and one-half baths, this stunning property is ready for move in. It features a rare and coveted private driveway with ample parking for three vehicles, a classic wood-trimmed front porch inviting neighborly conversations, and a beautiful fenced and spacious backyard with patio and flower gardens perfect for entertaining and play activities. Step inside the front entrance to a welcoming hallway that leads to an expansive open plan living and dining area, with custom plantation shutters. This space was designed for both grand entertaining and intimate gatherings. Also, on the first floor your delight in the large cook’s eat in kitchen with wood cabinets, stone countertops and high-end stainless-steel appliances JennAir range, SubZero fridge, KitchenAid dishwasher). A first-floor powder room along with newly constructed mud room and elegant family room with wrap around windows and gas fireplace bring in light and serenity. Three bedrooms and newer hall bath on the second floor, with one bedroom and brand newly renovated modern full bath on the top floor provide space for your entire family. A finished carpeted basement offers a playroom, laundry area, and mechanical closet. In the much sought after “top of the hill” location, convenient to the shops and restaurants along "The Avenue,” it’s a short walk to two commuter rail lines.
  1. Listed by Brian L Stetler • BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
    P: 6109961907 blstetler@gmail.com

Property Details for 253 East Evergreen Avenue

Tax ID Number
091128000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/31/2024 06:11 AM

Property Details for 253 East Evergreen Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #PAPH2355258
Days on Market6
Taxes$10,081 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1883
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,092 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 253 East Evergreen Avenue

Stories-Year Built1883Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,092 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,146 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,306

Property Taxes

$840

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 253 East Evergreen Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 802785881492
  • 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: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $720,200
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $576,160
  • City Town Tax: $4,549
  • Land Assessed Value: $144,040
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: A40
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Tax Lot: 37
  • School Tax: $5,531
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
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: 4
  • # 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: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement, Laundry, Mud Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,000.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 39.00 x 129.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 927946
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 253 East Evergreen Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 253 East Evergreen Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$144,040Additions$576,160Total$720,200
Tax Record2023$10,081 ($840 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,320 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,092 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1883ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-1-1280-00

Schools near 253 East Evergreen Avenue

This home is within Philadelphia City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Jenks John S School
Public - K to 8
Roxborough High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hill-Freedman World Academy
Public - 6 to 12
Saul W B Agricultural School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jenks John S School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Hill-Freedman World Academy
Public6 to 12

Saul W B Agricultural School
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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