437 West Chestnut Hill Avenue
437 West Chestnut Hill Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
$2,975,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
8
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
9,780 Sq. Ft.
$304 / Sq. Ft.
9,780
Sq. Ft.
$304
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 6/9/23
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Closed 6/9/23
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Description
Presenting 437 W Chestnut Hill Avenue, an exceptional oasis surrounded by the lush greenery of Fairmount Park, just blocks from the vibrant shopping and dining along The Avenue. Designed by Arthur Brockie in 1903, this significant and unique property exemplifies a fine Chestnut Hill estate, while attentively updated and upgraded for modern living. Upon walking through the stately front doors to the entrance hall with fireplace, you’ll notice the gorgeous hardwood floors, crown molding, Mercer tiles,...Presenting 437 W Chestnut Hill Avenue, an exceptional oasis surrounded by the lush greenery of Fairmount Park, just blocks from the vibrant shopping and dining along The Avenue. Designed by Arthur Brockie in 1903, this significant and unique property exemplifies a fine Chestnut Hill estate, while attentively updated and upgraded for modern living. Upon walking through the stately front doors to the entrance hall with fireplace, you’ll notice the gorgeous hardwood floors, crown molding, Mercer tiles, leaded glass windows and other original architectural details. The formal living room with fireplace offers a sunlit nook of windows overlooking the rear grounds, while the sunroom provides a cozy space with 3 walls of windows. Sit by the fireplace and read your favorite novel in the paneled study. The large, formal dining room with coffered walls and original molding offers two sets of doors to the kitchen. The bright and open kitchen features a large marble center island, commercial range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and sunlit breakfast area with terracotta tile floor. Step through the kitchen to the relaxing family room with custom built-ins, office and mudroom with pantry and full bathroom. Upstairs, the primary suite offers dual bathrooms as well as oversized closets, one of which is a large walk-in closet with dressing room. Multiple additional bedroom suites as well as the laundry room complete the second floor. The third floor offers extra living space with bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a bonus room currently used as a home gym. The grounds of this fine estate are truly gorgeous, with an expansive terrace overlooking mature landscaping, perennial plantings, large pool and separate, updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath carriage house and garage. 437 W Chestnut Hill Ave is in an exceptional location just steps from the trails and recreation of Fairmount Park, a few blocks from the shopping along Germantown Avenue, 2 blocks from the train station, and easy access to major roads.
- Listed by Michael Sivel • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut HillP: 2152473750 michael.sivel@foxroach.com
- Listed by Jennifer A Rinella • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut HillP: 2152877650 jennifer.rinella@foxroach.com
Property Details for 437 West Chestnut Hill Avenue
Tax ID Number
092227400
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 07/26/2023 04:03 AM
Property Details for 437 West Chestnut Hill Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2113994 |
| Days on Market | 178 |
| Taxes | $44,492 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1903 |
| Lot Size | 2.87 AC / 125,000 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
Location
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Building Information for 437 West Chestnut Hill Avenue
Stories3Year Built1903Building Size-Lot Size2.87 AC / 125,000 SF
Payment Calculator
$19,943 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$16,236
Property Taxes
$3,708
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 437 West Chestnut Hill 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: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $3,178,500
- Year Assessed: 2023
- Improvement Assessed Value: $2,542,800
- City Town Tax: $20,078
- Land Assessed Value: $635,700
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: C40
- Zoning: RSD1
- Tax Lot: 40
- School Tax: $24,414
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 7
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 7
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 7
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 5
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 5
Upper Level 3
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 3
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Island, Double Sink
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 Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 3
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Description: STUDY
Room 4
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 5
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 3
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Description: GYM
Room 6
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 3
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Description: 5TH BDRM
Room 7
- 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 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 Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 9
- 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 10
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 3
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Description: SUNPORCH
Room 11
- 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 12
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 9,780.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 9,780.00
- Total SQFT: 9,780.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Roof: Slate
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Tile/Brick, Hardwood
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 3-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 3-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 8
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 250.00 x 500.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Trees/Wooded
- Parcel ID: 930705
- Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Garage Spaces: 3
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Kitchen - Eat-In, Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Pantry, Walk-in Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Fireplace Features: Marble, Stone
- Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliances, Oven/Range - Gas
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Security System
- Door Features: French
- Window Features: Bay/Bow
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/720670023
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Awning(s)
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Terrace, Porch(es)
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
Property History for 437 West Chestnut Hill Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 437 West Chestnut Hill Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$635,700Additions$2,542,800Total$3,178,500
Tax Record2023$44,493 ($3,708 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Total Finished SqFt9,780 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,780 SqFtStories3Lot Size125,017 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1903ZoningRSD1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-2-2274-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 437 West Chestnut Hill 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 - | 9 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 | ||
Lankenau High 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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