Welcome to 1226 Norwalk Road in Philadelphia County, an extraordinary custom estate offering a rare combination of privacy, scale, and resort-style living in Philadelphia’s desirable Bustleton neighborhood. Set on an expansive private lot, this approximately 13,000 sq. ft. residence delivers timeless architectural detail, modern sophistication, and luxury amenities across three finished levels. An impressive paver driveway offers guest parking and leads to the attached two-car garage and grand double-door entrance. Inside, a dramatic vaulted foyer with marble floors and natural light creates a memorable first impression. A private home office with newly refinished hardwood floors offers an elegant work-from-home setting, while the formal dining room features rich hardwoods and a tray ceiling, ideal for dinners and celebrations. At the center of the home, the spectacular two-story great room showcases soaring ceilings, hardwood flooring, and an electric fireplace framed by stacked stone. Glass doors open to the expansive composite deck, opening directly to the outdoor entertaining spaces. The chef’s kitchen is anchored by a massive waterfall-edge quartz island and equipped with a Viking six-burner range, wall oven, Viking refrigerator, wine fridge, custom cabinetry, and a spacious breakfast area. A walk-through butler’s pantry with coordinating quartz countertops connects the kitchen to the formal dining room, making entertaining effortless. The first-floor primary suite is a private retreat with tray ceilings, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and direct deck access. Two custom walk-in closets provide exceptional storage, while the spa-inspired en suite bath features a double vanity, soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower, separate steam shower, and dedicated makeup vanity. Ten-foot ceilings, detailed millwork, designer lighting and a stylish powder room complete the main level. An illuminated staircase leads to the second floor, where four spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms offer private accommodations. Two bedrooms include private en suite baths, while the remaining two share an elegant hall bathroom. Updated flooring, recessed lighting, and fine finishes continue throughout. A dedicated theater room provides the perfect setting for movie nights, game days and private screenings. The walkout lower level feels like a residence of its own, offering 9-foot ceilings and outstanding flexibility for extended family, guests, or multigenerational living. This level includes a full eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops, a spacious secondary living area with an electric fireplace, two additional bedrooms with private bathrooms, and a tiled guest powder room. The en suite baths feature pebble-stone shower floors, rainfall showerheads, and premium tilework. A large laundry room with abundant cabinetry, counter space, and a utility sink adds exceptional function. Outside, the property transforms into a private resort. The expansive covered paver patio offers an inviting setting for outdoor dining and relaxation, while the elaborate outdoor kitchen makes hosting effortless. A custom treehouse, fire-pit area, manicured landscaping, and generous open space create an environment designed for year-round enjoyment. A separate outdoor structure with an additional half bath provides added convenience for guests. Bustleton is prized for its residential atmosphere, larger properties and convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and major routes throughout Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Nearby Pennypack Park offers wooded trails and green space, providing a peaceful escape while keeping the conveniences of city living close at hand. 1226 Norwalk Road is more than a luxury home. It is a private Philadelphia estate created for unforgettable entertaining, comfortable everyday living, and exceptional multigenerational flexibility.
Krewstown, located between Roosevelt Boulevard and Pennypack Park, is a residential and suburban Philadelphia neighborhood with mid-century brick twins and leafy cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Bustleton Avenue and Grant Avenue crossroads, where small storefronts, bakeries, and everyday services line the traffic-heavy corridor. PennyPack Deli anchors local lunch routines, while the Northeast Racquet Club adds an old-school athletic note. Housing leans toward postwar rows and split-levels with driveways and tidy front lawns. Pennypack Park’s trails and creek crossings shape the outdoor rhythm. Commercial strips along Bustleton and the Boulevard keep errands grounded in the neighborhood’s own grid.
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Market insights
1226 Norwalk Rd · $1,999,900
DAYS ON MARKET
42 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,999,999
Median list price in this area is $410,000. (79% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Three electric fireplaces
Fully finished basement with interior access, windows, walkout level, and heating
Multiple access exits (2+)
Bedrooms
Seven bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Six full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Luxury vinyl plank
Tile and ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (natural gas)
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
Private brick driveway (surface)
Large lot with dimensions approximately 135 x 387
Home design
Detached structure
Pitched asphalt shingle roof
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with garage door opener and inside access
Driveway parking for about 20 vehicles
Total parking capacity approximately 22 spaces
Construction
Masonry construction
Foundation includes slab and concrete perimeter
Other structures both above grade and below grade
Year built: estimated
Utilities
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Electricity and solar
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The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Airport Hazard Control Overlay District
Far Northeast Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Dec 9, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Install plumbing fixtures including water closets, lavatories, bathtubs, a kitchen sink, a dishwasher, an ejector pump, and a sump pump. Install a new water service and ensure all work complies with the plumbing code, including required shoring for deep excavations.
Plumbing
Oct 16, 2019 • Final
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Install a new electrical service and wire a single-family home. Install new outlets, switches, light fixtures, communication wiring, hard-wired smoke detectors, a heating and air conditioning circuit, and a doorbell.
Electrical
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.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19115
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1226 Norwalk Rd
$1,901,166
$99K under list price of $2.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $465K to $591K.