8828 Germantown Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19118

$1,595,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,732 Sq. Ft.
$427 / Sq. Ft.
3,732
Sq. Ft.
$427
per Sq. Ft.

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!
  1. Listed by Michele Cooley • BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
    P: 2676880488 michele4homes@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Tyler B Bradley • BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
    P: 3104339167 tyler.bradley@foxroach.com

Property Details for 8828 Germantown Avenue

Tax ID Number
092251600
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut

Sold By Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

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LISTING UPDATED: 07/27/2023 02:03 AM

Property Details for 8828 Germantown Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH2250058
Days on Market5
Taxes$12,801 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1850
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,920 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut

Sold By Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

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Building Information for 8828 Germantown Avenue

Stories3Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,920 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,771 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,705

Property Taxes

$1,067

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8828 Germantown Avenue

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
  • 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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $914,500
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $731,600
  • City Town Tax: $5,776
  • Land Assessed Value: $182,900
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: B58
  • Zoning: RSD3
  • Tax Lot: 35
  • School Tax: $7,024
  • 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: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,732.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,732.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,732.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 84.00 x 134.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Parcel ID: 930824
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Concrete, In Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • 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

Property History for 8828 Germantown Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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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
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
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

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