8828 Germantown Avenue
8828 Germantown Avenue
$1,595,000
5
4
1
3,732
3,732
$427
Closed 7/21/23
Description
Stately Chestnut Hill home tastefully restored to preserve its historic heritage and provide every modern amenity and luxury. Built in 1850, this bright and beautiful house features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a powder room. Enter through the original wood door to a large entry hall with 10’ ceilings trimmed in crown molding, grand staircase, and classic architectural details and woodwork. To your left, the parlor room has been transformed into a stylish living room and eat-in kitchen with Fisher...Stately Chestnut Hill home tastefully restored to preserve its historic heritage and provide every modern amenity and luxury. Built in 1850, this bright and beautiful house features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a powder room. Enter through the original wood door to a large entry hall with 10’ ceilings trimmed in crown molding, grand staircase, and classic architectural details and woodwork. To your left, the parlor room has been transformed into a stylish living room and eat-in kitchen with Fisher Paykel/Miele appliances, new cabinets, range alcove, 10’ island, and 2 fireplaces. Off the kitchen is a flagstone patio surrounded by mature perennial plantings where you will spend the summer eating al fresco and bathing in the fabulous, heated pool with spa jets. French doors lead from the kitchen to the dining room with mirrored bar. At the back of the house is a spacious pantry with custom millwork and laundry/mud room leading to the garage and driveway for 5+ cars. The second floor features a dreamy and private primary suite. Enter through the large dressing room with custom closets, stone topped island, and fireplace. The spa-like primary bathroom is tiled in Carrara marble with glass shower, restored clawfoot tub, toilet room, secondary washer/dryer, and Restoration Hardware double marble washstand, lights, medicine and bath cabinets. The primary bedroom at the back of the house has a vaulted ceiling and windows on three sides overlooking the leafy grounds. Also on the second floor is a large bedroom with a luxurious en suite bathroom featuring Ann Sacks and Waterworks tile, Restoration Hardware vanity, and high-end fixtures. Third floor has 3 bedrooms and a large bathroom with Ann Sacks and Waterworks tile, Restoration Hardware vanity, and restored original clawfoot tub. New wiring, plumbing, and dual zone air conditioning system. Fully serviced and updated Buderus high efficiency boiler. The house has been newly painted inside and out and the wood floors refinished. New main roof. New pool filter, pump, and heater. Original wood windows have been restored and work in tandem with triple-paned replacement windows. The property is fully fenced with 2 side yards and a covered porch. This magnificent home is located at the top of the hill, is walkable to everything, and convenient to Center City, major highways, and the suburbs. Come have a look – the property is move in ready and will take your breath away!
- Listed by Michele Cooley • BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City WalnutP: 2676880488 michele4homes@gmail.com
- Listed by Tyler B Bradley • BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City WalnutP: 3104339167 tyler.bradley@foxroach.com
Property Details for 8828 Germantown Avenue
Tax ID Number
092251600
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleTraditional
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 07/27/2023 02:03 AM
Property Details for 8828 Germantown Avenue
Status | Closed |
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MLS # | PAPH2250058 |
Days on Market | 5 |
Taxes | $12,801 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
Year Built | 1850 |
Lot Size | 0.25 AC / 10,920 SF |
County | Philadelphia County |
Location
Building Information for 8828 Germantown Avenue
Stories3Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,920 SF
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Property History for 8828 Germantown Avenue
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Public Records for 8828 Germantown Avenue
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$11,681 ($973 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt3,732 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,732 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-2-2516-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 8828 Germantown Avenue
This home is within Philadelphia City School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | K to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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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 |
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