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226 W WILLOW GROVE AVE Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,055,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,595 sqft
Price per Sqft $406
Subdivision Chestnut Hill
MLS Listing ID PAPH2285608
Sold Date 11/20/23
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,595
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $11,482
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 7,252 Sqft
Acres 0.17
Lot Dimensions 50.00 x 147.00
Property Description
Just what the market has been waiting for…a perfectly located 6 Bedroom 2.5 bath gracious stone twin, two blocks from Germantown Avenue and steps to the St. Martins train station. Built in 1909 and designed by Architect Druckenmiller and Stackhouse, this twin feels like a single with the privacy of a side entryway. You are greeted by a beautiful central foyer with incredible original detail, soaring ceilings and a sweeping open staircase. To your right you are welcomed by a warm and inviting living room with a fireplace, an original built in seating nook with bookshelves and wall sconces. Just across from the living room is the dining room with a beautiful Arts and Crafts style green tiled fireplace, beautiful original pocket doors and plenty of space to entertain guests. Just beyond the dining room is a lovely updated eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space and includes a Butler’s pantry, stainless appliances, Quartz countertops and a back staircase to the second floor. Through the kitchen, you will also find access to the back deck/yard and stairs to the daylight, walk out basement. This area includes a laundry/mudroom area with custom storage/cabinetry, a powder room and a door to the exterior of the house. Back upstairs, follow the main staircase to find three light filled bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. One bedroom was converted into a walk-in closet for the primary bedroom with built-in closets and the existing closet with custom organizer. The 3rd bedroom on this floor currently serves as a second floor TV room/den and offers tons of windows and a beautiful fireplace. The recently renovated hall bath has a tub shower and built-in shelving. The 3rd floor offers three lovely bedrooms and a full bathroom. Other wonderful features of this home include, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, 3 exquisite and one of a kind fireplaces, updated lighting and fixtures, custom blinds and much more! The current owners have lovingly updated the bones of this home with no expense spared. Recent notable upgrades and details include high velocity central air on the 2nd and 3rd floors, upgraded electric and removal of knob and tube wiring throughout, new hot water heater, newer heater and so much more. Outdoors, enjoy the back deck overlooking the private garden and overlooking some of Chestnut Hill’s most beautiful homes. Also enjoy the dreamy open wrap around front/side porch; a perfect spot to relax or entertain guests. The detached stone garage serves as a perfect place for your car or additional storage. Move in, unpack and enjoy this solid stone twin filled with charm, function and convenience! Walk to everything with it’s wonderful location, including the Septa rail lines, steps to Germantown Avenue’s shops and restaurants, walkable to the Wissahickon Park trails, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Pastorius Park, The Morris Arboretum, Woodmere Art Museum and so much more!
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19118 (19118)
Zoning RSA1
Rooms
Basement Daylight, Full, Partially Finished, Walkout Level, Unfinished, Windows, Workshop
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C, Zoned, Ductless/Mini-Split
Fireplaces Number 1
Equipment Dishwasher
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher
Heat Source Oil
Exterior
Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Other
Garage Spaces 4.0
Utilities Available Natural Gas Available
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage Y
Building
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
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 092165100
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Kristin McFeely • Compass RE