316 Rex Avenue
316 Rex Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
$2,000,000
Price
7
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
6,744 Sq. Ft.
$297 / Sq. Ft.
6,744
Sq. Ft.
$297
per Sq. Ft.
Description
John Quincy Adams was President when the original part of this stately farmhouse was built in 1829. Additions were made in 1906, 1927, and 1960, resulting in the spacious property that exists today. This home is flooded with sunlight and has beautiful natural oak woodwork and hard wood floors throughout. The first floor offers a living room, a den, a large dining room with a wood burning fireplace, a kitchen with natural gas cooking and a butlers pantry and laundry area, a half bath, an enclosed...John Quincy Adams was President when the original part of this stately farmhouse was built in 1829. Additions were made in 1906, 1927, and 1960, resulting in the spacious property that exists today. This home is flooded with sunlight and has beautiful natural oak woodwork and hard wood floors throughout. The first floor offers a living room, a den, a large dining room with a wood burning fireplace, a kitchen with natural gas cooking and a butlers pantry and laundry area, a half bath, an enclosed side porch, and numerous Dutch doors. The second floor has four large bedrooms, one with an attached office that could also be used as a nursery, along with a full bath. The third floor has three more bedrooms, a storage room, and another full bath. There is a slate roof, and a newer boiler and water heater. The grounds are breathtaking. Out back there is a slate patio below a stunning pool that is perfect for cooling off in the summer and entertaining. The yard, one of the largest in the area, is expansive on both the side and to the rear of the property and has many beautiful natural plantings. 316 Rex is a separate parcel that can be built on if you want to add an in law cottage or another structure. The location can't be beat. The shops and restaurants at the Top of the Hill are within walking distance and a couple of blocks in the other direction the road takes you to one of the most tranquil spots in the Wissahickon Valley, where the Tedyuscung statue sits atop Council Rock. Septa regional rail is within couple of blocks for an easy ride to Center City and the Turnpike and Blue Route are a short drive away. Make an appointment to see this special property today. Lot dimensions, assessments and taxes are both parcels combined
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Property Details for 316 Rex Avenue
Tax ID Number
092218400 AND 092218525
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleGeorgian
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 04/26/2024 12:07 AM
Property Details for 316 Rex Avenue
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2346100 |
| Days on Market | 10 |
| Taxes | $25,402 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1829 |
| Lot Size | 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
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Building Information for 316 Rex Avenue
Stories3Year Built1829Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Payment Calculator
$13,032 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$10,915
Property Taxes
$2,117
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 316 Rex 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: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,814,900
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $1,219,040
- City Town Tax: $11,463
- Land Assessed Value: $304,760
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: A51
- Historic: No
- Zoning: RSD3
- Tax Lot: 56
- School Tax: $13,939
- 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: 7
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # 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, Den, Bedroom 1, Office, Storage Room, Bedroom 6, Additional Bedroom
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other
Room 2
- Room Type: Den
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 22.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
- Room Type: Office
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 21.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 22.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
- Room Type: Additional Bedroom
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
- Room Type: Storage Room
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 6,744.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 6,744.00
- Total SQFT: 6,744.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Roof: Slate
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Size Dimensions: 281.00 x 418.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Additional Lot(s)
- Fencing: Wood
- Parcel ID: 930627
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Off Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Personal Pool Features: In Ground
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Type: Radiant
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.richmachomes.com
Property History for 316 Rex Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 316 Rex Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$291,100Additions-Total$291,100
Tax Record2023$4,075 ($340 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size9,706 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-2-2185-25
Schools near 316 Rex Avenue
This home is within Philadelphia City School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jenks John S School PublicK to 8 | ||
Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Saul W B Agricultural School Public9 to 12 | ||
Hill-Freedman World Academy Public6 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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