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Welcome to 104 E. Bells Mill Road — a rare, custom built, mid-century modern retreat in the heart of historic Chestnut Hill. Designed by Architect Frederick S. Neudorffer in 1978, this home is set back more than 130+ feet from the road and on over half an acre of lush greenery, this 4-BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM home offers nearly 4,000 sq. ft. of beautifully appointed living space in one of Philadelphia’s most sought-after neighborhood locations. Step inside to a spacious foyer with hardwood floors and a convenient coat closet. The main level unfolds into an impressive, light-filled layout designed for both everyday comfort and easy entertaining. The chef’s kitchen offers an expansive eat-in space featuring a solid stone island w/ cooktop, premium SS appliance package including an ultra wide French door refrigerator, Viking double wall ovens, and contemporary white cabinetry with quartz countertops. Custom butler’s pantry built-ins and a dramatic picture window and for dining up to 10 or more elevate the space with personality and style. The living room steals the show exuding warmth with a stately tiled wood-burning fireplace framed by two floor-to-ceiling windows. Indoor/Outdoor living prevails with dual sliding glass doors flooding the room with natural light and leading to a generous deck ideal for entertaining, grilling, or dining al fresco. An additional half-circle terracotta tiled patio offers another serene outdoor setting surrounded by mature landscaping and complete privacy. Just a few steps up from the foyer is a new deck perched above the 2 CAR GARAGE. Adjacent sits the primary suite, offering a full wall of custom closets. The en-suite bathroom—featuring a double vanity, tiled tub/shower, linen closet, and a separate walk-in steam shower—awaits a new owner’s personal vision. Lower level includes three spacious guest bedrooms, each with excellent closet space, two full bathrooms, and a flexible additional living area with custom built-in bookcases and sliding glass door leading to side yard—ideal for guests, in-laws, a home office, or recreation. A two-car garage with interior access and an additional storage room of 400 sq. ft. complete this exceptional property. Pathway from the backyard provides easy 10-minute walk into the heart of Chestnut Hill and all of its amenities. Enjoy immediate access to the Wissahickon Valley and Fairmount Park’s scenic hiking, biking trails, and cultural treasures like the Woodmere Art Museum and Morris Arboretum. With two regional rail lines, top-rated local schools, and the Philadelphia Cricket Club nearby, Chestnut Hill offers a rare blend of nature, convenience, and timeless neighborhood charm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$360Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joe Carter• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
•215-627-6005 (broker)
Listed by Linda Amsterdam• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Chestnut Hill, located between Wissahickon Valley Park and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, is a historic and leafy Philadelphia neighborhood with stone architecture and a village-style commercial corridor. Germantown Avenue concentrates the neighborhood’s character, where sidewalk cafes, independent boutiques, and galleries line the street under mature trees. The Morris Arboretum offers landscaped grounds and seasonal displays, while Woodmere Art Museum anchors local exhibitions in a former estate. Pastorius Park frames the residential grid with open lawns and a bandstand feel. Twin bridges and wooded trails at the Wissahickon edge add a quiet, outdoors-forward rhythm.
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Offer insights
104 E Bells Mill Rd · $1,295,000
$1.27M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.27M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
106 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Master bath(s)
Kitchen island
Butler's pantry
Skylights
Breakfast area
Walk-in shower
Built-ins
Pantry
Recessed lighting
Wood floors
Eat-in kitchen
9' plus ceilings
Has fireplace (wood-burning)
Bedrooms
1 bedroom on main level
3 bedrooms on lower level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms total (1 full on main level, 2 full on lower level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Cooktop
Disposal
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Energy Star heating system
Programmable thermostat
Zoned heating
Heat pump(s)
Central air conditioning
Electric heating fuel
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Front yard
Private, secluded rear yard
Deck(s)
Patio(s)
Home design
Detached property
Flat and pitched roofs
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with garage door opener and inside access
Asphalt driveway with room for 6 vehicles
Total of 8 garage/parking spaces
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures noted
Utilities
Public water
On-site septic
200+ amp electric service
Municipal trash service
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Dramatic open floor plan modern home with tree top views in Chestnut Hill. The large open spaces provide great interior and exterior entertaining spaces. This 3 bedroom 3 bath home has wonderful light and is designed to enjoy outside spaces on all sides. Extensive renovations including an interior redesign to open multiple areas of the home, new mechanicals, enlarged windows and new baths are just of a few of the long list of improvements completed by the current owners. The home has large closets, ample storage/work spaces throughout and a 2 car garage. Private pathway from back yard leads to Norwood Ave far a easy 10 minute walk into the heart of Chestnut Hill.
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH109900
May 19, 2008
Sold
$550,000
$153/sq ft
Apr 6, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 3, 2007
Listed
$595,900
$166/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000514485
Sep 28, 2007
Listing Removed
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Apr 10, 2007
Listed
$695,000
$193/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH298574
Oct 15, 2003
Sold
$495,000
$138/sq ft
Aug 8, 2003
Listing Removed
—
May 21, 2003
Listed
$495,000
$138/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 1999
Sold
$280,000
$78/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH403416
Nov 9, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 1999
Listed
$280,000
$78/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH584582
Sep 30, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Nov 3, 1998
Listed
$325,000
$90/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH574486
Oct 15, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jul 12, 1998
Listed
$360,000
$100/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000626657
Sep 3, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 1997
Listed
$345,000
$96/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH539950
Dec 30, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jul 16, 1996
Listed
$349,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 1986
Sold
$223,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,981 (−7.6%)
$262,620 + $1,050,480
$1,313,100
2025
$18,381 (+6.2%)
$262,620 + $1,050,480
$1,313,100
2024
$17,314
$247,380 + $989,520
$1,236,900
2023
$17,314 (+38.5%)
$247,380 + $989,520
$1,236,900
2022
$12,497
$267,840 + $624,960
$892,800
2021
$12,497
$267,840 + $624,960
$892,800
2020
$12,497 (+2.7%)
$267,840 + $624,960
$892,800
2019
$12,170 (+31.7%)
$260,820 + $608,580
$869,400
2018
$9,240
$198,030 + $462,070
$660,100
2017
$9,240 (+4.5%)
$198,030 + $462,070
$660,100
2015
$8,845 (−9.0%)
$270,200 + $389,900
$660,100
2014
$9,720 (+13.8%)
$325,785 + $399,615
$725,400
2013
$8,542 (+3.6%)
$22,637 + $64,787
$87,424
2012
$8,246 (+3.9%)
$22,637 + $64,787
$87,424
2011
$7,940 (+9.9%)
$22,637 + $64,787
$87,424
2010
$7,225
$22,637 + $64,787
$87,424
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
46 ft.
Lot depth
307 ft.
Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,564
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,564
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
091140715
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19118
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 104 E Bells Mill Rd
$1,261,469
$34K under list price of $1.30M
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