8850 Germantown Avenue
8850 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
$1,657,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
5,128 Sq. Ft.
$323 / Sq. Ft.
5,128
Sq. Ft.
$323
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 4/28/21
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Closed 4/28/21
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Description
A true gem! This Classic Colonial Revival is situated on a double lot on over 2/3 of an acre of private walled grounds with beautiful specimen plantings and perennial gardens, all just steps from the top of the hill in the heart of Chestnut Hill. Upon entering this five-bedroom, five full bath home you are immediately struck by the lovely entry hall with beautiful checked marble floor and original curved stair case with iron railing that opens into an inviting receiving room, both the center of this...A true gem! This Classic Colonial Revival is situated on a double lot on over 2/3 of an acre of private walled grounds with beautiful specimen plantings and perennial gardens, all just steps from the top of the hill in the heart of Chestnut Hill. Upon entering this five-bedroom, five full bath home you are immediately struck by the lovely entry hall with beautiful checked marble floor and original curved stair case with iron railing that opens into an inviting receiving room, both the center of this impeccably designed property. This exceptional flow is perfect for entertaining, with access to the dining room and living room off of the entry hall. The large living room with fireplace, custom built-ins and alcove has a bay window overlooking the exceptional grounds. The warm dining room with built-ins opens into a large eat-in kitchen. The sunlit kitchen is truly the central heartbeat of the home and perfect for all the needs of today's discerning buyer with custom cabinetry, oversized island, breakfast room, sitting room area with built-in desk, powder room, back stair and access to laundry room and mudroom. The first floor also includes a family room with wet bar and sliders to the rear terrace and plunge pool. There is a separate wing with private back office, a greenhouse that doubles as potting shed, and interior access to the garage. Ascend the architectural staircase to the second floor and to the right you will find the renovated owners suite with dressing room, walk-in closets, marble bath with radiant floors and two vanities, all overlooking the exceptional grounds. Two additional bedrooms, each with ample closet space, a renovated hall bath and third bedroom suite with bath round out the main portion of the second floor. As you walk through the fourth bedroom, you access the in-law/au pair suite with additional storage space, bedroom, full bath and private stairs to the first floor. This serene property is impeccably maintained with mature landscaping, multiple exterior terraces and sitting areas, and exterior architectural garden features. Two car garage, two tankless water heaters, multi zone HVAC and much more. All in an exceptional 'walk-to' location, with easy Top of the Hill, Regional Rail and park access, this is an impeccably cared for home - a true oasis on the Avenue.
- 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 8850 Germantown Avenue
Tax ID Number
092252000+092251900
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories2
FurnishedNo
Location
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Sold By Opus Elite Real Estate
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LISTING UPDATED: 07/26/2023 04:02 AM
Property Details for 8850 Germantown Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH939798 |
| Days on Market | 85 |
| Taxes | $9,214 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 AC / 30,220 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
Location
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Building Information for 8850 Germantown Avenue
Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,220 SF
Payment Calculator
$9,811 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$9,043
Property Taxes
$768
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 8850 Germantown Avenue
Location
Location
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: JOHN STORY JENKS SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- Middle Or Junior School: JOHN STORY JENKS SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- High School: GERMANTOWN (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- 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: 2020
- Tax Assessed Value: $886,500
- Year Assessed: 2020
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: B30
- Zoning: RSD3
- Tax Lot: 61
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
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: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 5
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 5
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 5,128.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,128.00
- Total SQFT: 5,128.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry, Brick
- Roof: Slate
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Partial, Side Entrance, Unfinished
- 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, 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
- # Bathrooms Full: 5
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Size Dimensions: irr
- Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Rear Yard
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Parcel ID: 930828
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Stone
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Double
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/462774587
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Awning(s), Secure Storage
- Outdoor Living Structures: Terrace
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
Property History for 8850 Germantown Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8850 Germantown Avenue
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$11,490 ($958 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt4,689 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,689 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-2-2520-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 8850 Germantown 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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