Philadelphia, PA 19118,8720 GERMANTOWN AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19118,8720 GERMANTOWN AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19118,8720 GERMANTOWN AVE
110
$1,700,000
$1,750,000
2.9%
Est.Price: ?

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4 BD
4 BA
7,342 SqFt

8720 GERMANTOWN AVE Philadelphia, PA 19118

Est. payment /mo
SOLD DATE : 09/24/2022

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Key Details

Sold Price $1,700,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 7,342 sqft

Price per Sqft $231

Subdivision Chestnut Hill

MLS Listing ID PAPH2085060

Sold Date 09/24/22

Style Mediterranean

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 7,342

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1888

Annual Tax Amount $17,829

Tax Year 2022

Lot Size 1.070 Acres

Acres 1.07

Lot Dimensions 174.00 x 297.00

Property Description

Welcome to Yellowstone. Designed by Theophilus Chandler, founder and president of The University of Pennsylvania's architectural school, this unique and graceful home was built in 1888 for a Union general, who was one of the first recipients of the Medal of Honor. Its colorful history also includes Grace Kelly spending a good part of her childhood here, riding horses out of the stable/carriage house. Her 1956 "Wedding of the Century" to Prince Rainier of Monaco was planned in the main house, with the help of her godmother Pauline McCloskey, then owner of the property.
Entering the home, you'll find a living room with attached office to your left and a beautiful wood paneled den with a working wood burning fireplace to your right. That room connects to another office area that leads to butlers pantry and a warm inviting kitchen overlooking the gardens and yard. The second floor has two bedrooms with an adjoining full bath and another library that leads into a former billiards room with a vaulted ceiling that has been used for formal dinners and could also be used as another bedroom. The third floor has a spacious primary suite with french doors overlooking the yard and an attached dressing room and another full bath.
There are two outbuildings with three one bedroom units that house tenants providing almost $5,000 in rent. There is the charming cottage house and the carriage house which has a garage that can fit three cars and above it two generous sized apartments, each with their own wood burning fireplaces and an adjoining patio overlooking a private and beautiful garden.
The location can't be beat. Situated at the Top of the Hill across the street from the Library, you can walk out the door and make your way to the many charming shops and restaurants that line the Avenue. The Chestnut Hill West and East Railroad Lines are within two blocks for an easy ride into Center City. Also within walking distance are numerous entrances to the beautiful Wissahickon Valley of Fairmount Park with its many trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and bird watching along with its picturesque stream with a covered bridge and waterfalls. There is also easy access to the PA Turnpike, the Blue Route and 76.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19118 (19118)

Zoning RSA3

Rooms

Basement Full, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 5

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Parking Features Other

Garage Spaces 3.0

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Total Parking Spaces 3

Garage Y

Building

Story 3

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Mediterranean

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 092250500

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Bright MLS (BMLS)
Listed by Richard J McIlhenny • RE/MAX Services
Bought with Philip Breen • Coldwell Banker Realty

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