1855 Chestnut Hill Farmhouse written up as The Lodge at Low Hill. This Gothic Revival Styled home sits upon lush landscape and is walking distance to Fairmount Park, Shops and the Restaurants of Chestnut Hill, Woodemere Art Gallery, and Morris Arboretum. With a versatile floor plan and modern amenities this 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathroom is a true treasure. A recent renovation including new AC, renovated master bath, addition of closet space, addition of dining room, upgraded electric, laundry on 2nd floor, and new driveway is certainly a bonus. Highlights of this home include an open floor plan, random width pine floors, living room with exposed beams, first floor with exposed stone walls, and a dramatic master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and twin balconies. The third bedroom with ensuite bathroom provides flex space with a custom Murphy Bed installed. Don't Miss Out on this unique Opportunity to own a piece of History in Chestnut Hill.
Single-familyProperty Type
1858Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$467Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Amanda Saunders• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3750 (broker)
•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Pamela Rosser-Thistle• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3750 (broker)
•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Karen Regan• Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
197 ft.
Lot depth
225 ft.
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,007
Year built
1855
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
091140730
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.
RSD-1
/EDO
/WWO
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Detached-1 District
The RSD, Residential Single-Family Detached districts are primarily intended to accommodate detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RSD zoning be applied in areas where the land use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes three RSD districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Eighth District Overlay District
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Jan 26, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new heating and air conditioning system including a gas furnace, condenser unit, and associated ductwork. All appliances must be installed according to manufacturer specifications and approved plans.
Gas
HVAC
Jan 25, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Install rough-in plumbing for drainage and water lines for a future kitchen.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.