606 East Gorgas Lane

Philadelphia, PA 19119

$695,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
2,496 Sq. Ft.
$278 / Sq. Ft.
2,496
Sq. Ft.
$278
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perched above a quiet street with no thru traffic in highly sought-after Mt. Airy, this gorgeous midcentury single home has been fully renovated and professionally landscaped. The Wissahickon schist stone exterior and slate roof offer the classic Mt. Airy vibe you’re looking for, while the meticulously updated interior leaves nothing for you to do but unpack your boxes. The heart of this house is the sunny, elegant living room with marble fireplace, crown molding, and views into the exquisite garden....Perched above a quiet street with no thru traffic in highly sought-after Mt. Airy, this gorgeous midcentury single home has been fully renovated and professionally landscaped. The Wissahickon schist stone exterior and slate roof offer the classic Mt. Airy vibe you’re looking for, while the meticulously updated interior leaves nothing for you to do but unpack your boxes. The heart of this house is the sunny, elegant living room with marble fireplace, crown molding, and views into the exquisite garden. The entry foyer flows into a formal dining room—perfect for entertaining and big family meals—with shadowbox wainscoting and striking contemporary light fixture. The eat-in kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel gas range and appliances, and back staircase. The first floor also has a powder room, back door and breezeway to the private driveway, and beautiful original pegged hardwood floors throughout. ****Showings to begin on Saturday May 22nd*** Second floor features four large bedrooms, three full baths, cedar closet, and pull-down stairs to huge attic storage. Spacious owner’s suite has designer remodeled bath with floor-to-ceiling herringbone tile. Another bright front bedroom includes custom bookshelves and double closets, while a third bedroom, also with double closets, looks onto the garden. Your guests will love staying in the retreat-like back bedroom with en suite bath, walk-in closet, and private staircase. The finished basement includes a large family room with fireplace, wine cellar, second powder room, laundry, and ample storage. Deep window sills with new windows throughout fill every room in this home with natural light. Enjoy your morning coffee on the rocking-chair front porch and summer evenings with friends on the patio. The garden—designed by award-winning Roots Landscape Design—will be your private oasis and personal bird sanctuary. Property surrounded by large hollies, English hornbeams, cryptomeria, cypress, magnolias, flowering rhododendron, and azaleas. Plenty of parking in your private driveway with attached garage. Take a short walk to the heart of Mt. Airy, including restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, Lovett Library and park, and Mt. Airy Playground. Very walkable neighborhood with historic homes, lovely gardens, and friendly neighbors. Five minutes to the Wissahickon’s endless hiking trails or Chestnut Hill. Walk to the train station for an easy commute to Center City on the Chestnut Hill East Line.

Listing Agents

  1. Nikki Steinig

    Nikki Steinig

    Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Patrick Campbell

    Patrick Campbell

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 606 East Gorgas Lane

Tax ID Number
222110500
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No

Location

Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Newtown

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/26/2022 06:57 AM

Property Details for 606 East Gorgas Lane

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH1018510
Days on Market8
Taxes$6,154 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,875 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Newtown

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Building Information for 606 East Gorgas Lane

Stories2Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,875 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,306 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,793

Property Taxes

$513

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 606 East Gorgas Lane

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $439,600
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $376,957
  • City Town Tax: $2,777
  • Land Assessed Value: $62,643
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: B38
  • Zoning: RSD3
  • Tax Lot: 97
  • School Tax: $3,377
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,496.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 63.00 x 125.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1014770
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Double/Dual Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Soaking Tub, Wine Storage, Upgraded Countertops, Tub Shower
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Appliances: Air Cleaner, Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Washer, Stove, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • 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 606 East Gorgas Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 606 East Gorgas Lane

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$8,281 ($690 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,496 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,496 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,875 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN22-2-1105-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 606 East Gorgas Lane

This home is within Philadelphia City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Day Anna B School
PublicPK to 8

King Martin Luther 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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