Built before 1782 and known as the John Huston House in the Chestnut Hill Historic District of the National Register of Historic Places and The Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, this 2 1/2 story stone Colonial features five bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. An addition was added around 1955 and done to match the original home closely. You will be amazed at the excellent condition this home is in! Meticulously maintained to reflect its rich history, it is solid and well built with 18th-century wide plank floors, wide window sills, original fireplaces, and a walk-in fireplace in the breakfast room. Upgrades include an updated kitchen with upscale appliances, a new water heater (2019), newer HVAC (2014), and a newer roof on the main house (2017). The home also features a sunny Dining Room with original floors and plenty of room for gathering family and friends. A large, spacious formal Living Room with built-ins, two doors to access the outside grounds, and a working fireplace, it's the perfect place to cozy up and read a good book or enjoy a nightcap by the fire. A second smaller living room will be great as an informal family room. The stairs lead you up to a nice-sized sitting area with a wood stove, two bedrooms, one with built-ins, and a full bathroom on one side, and a generously sized Primary Suite, Primary Bath, and walk-in closet on the other side. Continue up the stairs to view the two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, which would be perfect for guests! The original annexed kitchen and barn still stand on the property and can be used for additional storage. The porch provides a shady place to sit and enjoy over a half-acre of greenery. 125 E Bells Mill Rd is conveniently located close to major traffic routes, public transportation, the shops and restaurants of Chestnut Hill, Whole Foods, and several shopping malls. It is a must-see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1783Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$319Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Kathy Maron• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3750 (broker)
•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Bernadette Nolan• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3750 (broker)
•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Leslie DiMartile• BHHS Fox & Roach-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
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
2.5
Lot width
219 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
4,471
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
091141740
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RSD-1
/EDO
/NIS
/WWO
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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Asphalt Driveway
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Gas, Energy Efficient Appliances, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater