New ListingAn 1876 John W. Graver Masterpiece Reborn for Modern Living! This extraordinary 3-story Colonial twin has been completely renovated inside & out, with over $300,000 in extensive upgrades & improvements by the current homeowner! Historic architectural character meets modern luxury on a rare, private, fenced & gated corner lot in Chestnut Hill's sought-after Top of the Hill. Boasting a Walk Score of 90, a "Walker's Paradise," this home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a rare 1st-floor powder room, 2 laundry areas on the 1st & lower levels, hardwood floors throughout, a wood-burning fireplace, finished basement & off-street parking for 4 cars (2 Car Driveway, oversized 2 Car Garage can fit full size SUV's like Range Rovers). Just 1 block from Germantown Avenue's shops, restaurants, cafés, grocery stores & Pastorius Park, plus 2 blocks from SEPTA Regional Rail's Chestnut Hill West & Highland stations! The showpiece is a spectacular, brand-new cook's kitchen designed by C2 Architecture, featuring vaulted ceilings, oversized custom windows & a center island open to the new breakfast/mudroom. Philadelphia's Kole Made handcrafted & installed the custom cabinetry with integrated LED lighting, telescoping shelves & doors. Fantasy Brown natural dolomitic marble countertops, a Create Good Sinks undermount sink, InSinkErator disposal, range hood, recessed & Stickbulb pendant LED lighting complete the space. GE Café appliances with copper accents include a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-enabled convection wall oven, 5-burner induction cooktop, French-door refrigerator/freezer & dishwasher. The adjacent new powder room & 1st-floor laundry with Bosch washer & dryer add everyday convenience. The current homeowner's extensive improvements include the brand-new custom kitchen, breakfast/mudroom, 1st-floor laundry & powder room; a brand-new GAF HDZ Lifetime roof with a complete tear-off & single-layer installation; Velux Integra automated skylights; high-efficiency Lennox gas heating & central air with air cleaner; supplemental Fujitsu mini-split in the primary bedroom suite; Navien condensing tankless gas water heater, 200-amp electrical service, & just professionally painted entire interior & exterior. Additional updates: baths, windows, doors, LED lighting, exterior masonry, landscaping, landscape lighting, hardscaping & black aluminum fencing & gates. The 1st floor offers a spacious, open living & dining room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, plus the spectacular kitchen, breakfast/mudroom, powder room & laundry. Upstairs, the 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms & a full bath. The entire 3rd floor is a private primary bedroom suite with vaulted/cathedral ceilings, automated skylights, supplemental heating & cooling, & an en-suite bath with double sink, soaking tub & walk-in shower. The finished basement accommodates a family/media room, kids & pets playroom, home office or fitness studio, with a 2nd laundry area featuring Maytag washer/dryer & utility sink. Private, fenced & gated side & rear yards create a peaceful retreat with Bluestone & brick paver walkways, patio, professional landscaping & lighting perfect for kids, pets, gardening, relaxing, entertaining & your next BBQ! The detached 2-car garage has been transformed with one oversized insulated open-span door, Raynor app-controlled opener, electric & direct side-yard access. The garage also offers ability to be converted to an ADU, fitness studio, in-law/au pair/guest house, subject to approvals. Walk to the Philadelphia Cricket Club, Springside, Crefield & Norwood schools, CH Hospital, Fresh Market, Weavers Way, Cake, Starbucks, Martines, Bredenbeck's, Char & Stave, El Poquito, Adelinas, CH Brewing Co, Baker St. Blue Warbler, Sakura, Hideaway Music, CinCin, & more. Nearby Morris Arboretum & Wissahickon Valley Park's miles of scenic trails for walking, running, hiking, biking & horseback riding. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, estimated 2027 property taxes would be $11,224.
| MLS # | PAPH2683748 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | Condominium |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending-bright |
| Year | 1876 |
| Days On Site | 3 |
| Listing Provided By | Compass Pennsylvania, LLC | Tim Owen |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,193 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 3 |
| Zoning | RSA2 |
| Acreage | 0.07 |
| Property View | Garden, Lawn |
| Cooling | Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | 90% Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System, Programmable Thermostat |
| Interior Features | Air Filter System, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors |
| Window Features | Bay/Bow, Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Insulated, Low-E, Replacement, Screens, Skylights, Transom |
| Appliances | Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater - Tankless |
| Exterior Features | Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Play Area, Sidewalks |
|---|---|
| Roof | Architectural Shingle, Pitched |
| Construction Materials | Stone, Masonry |
| Foundation Details | Stone |
| Lot Features | Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Side Yard(s) |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Brick Driveway |
| Tax Annual Amount | 12623 |
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| State | PA |
|---|---|
| County | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| Zip Code | 19118 |
| Area | 19118 (19118) |
| Community Name | CHESTNUT HILL |
| School District | PHILADELPHIA CITY |
| Listing VS Median (in CHESTNUT HILL) | |
Price: $999,900 low | high Med: $825,000 sqft: 2,193 low | high Med: 1,894 $ / sqft: $456 low | high Med: $436 On site: 3 low | high Med: 39 | |
| State | PA |
|---|---|
| County | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| Zip Code | 19118 |
| Area | 19118 (19118) |
| Community Name | CHESTNUT HILL |
| School District | PHILADELPHIA CITY |
| Listing VS Median (in CHESTNUT HILL) | |
Price: $999,900 low | high Med: $825,000 sqft: 2,193 low | high Med: 1,894 $ / sqft: $456 low | high Med: $436 On site: 3 low | high Med: 39 | |