305 Wellesley Rd is a 1,753 square foot house on a 2,240 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 08, 2019 for $381,000. Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $604,111.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
2,240 sq ftLot Size
$345Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Janet Lippincott• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Bought with Amanda Saunders• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Located on a block known for its community minded neighbors, this brick, stone and stucco Tudor 3 story twin has extra yard space and lots of curb appeal. Well cared for and with its original character intact, it's a feel good house. Enter through a bright sunroom (with glass windows and screens) with arched windows into the living room with hardwood floors, a built-in clock over the stone wood-burning fireplace, a spindle staircase and diagonal leaded glass windows. The dining room and kitchen have been opened up and are divided by a corian counter peninsula with pendant lights and underneath storage. The kitchen has white veneer tall cabinets with pull-out shelves, stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and built-in microwave, tile floor and glass tile backsplash. A mullioned door leads to a new deck in the fenced back yard with perennials, a sunny space for a vegetable garden and a gate out to the side driveway. Other features include: Six ceiling fans. One window air conditioner which cools the second and third floors. Oak floors on two levels and refinished pine on the third floor. Five bedrooms. Two updated bathrooms with tongue and groove wainscoting. Basement with outside exit and storage room. Easy access to Chestnut Hill West train line and the Wissahickon.
TREND #6040791
May 31, 2012
Sold
$355,000
$203/sq ft
May 4, 2012
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2012
Listed
$365,000
$208/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003928456
May 31, 2012
Sold
$355,000
$203/sq ft
Apr 27, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2012
Listed
$365,000
$208/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 18, 2006
Sold
$330,000
$188/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH148690
Aug 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jul 26, 2006
Listed
$330,000
$188/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH406202
Feb 28, 2000
Sold
$163,550
$93/sq ft
Dec 10, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Dec 5, 1999
Listed
$163,550
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 9, 1997
Sold
$137,000
$78/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH491312
Jun 28, 1997
Listed
$137,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 1990
Sold
$115,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,470 (−29.8%)
$98,160 + $392,640
$490,800
2025
$7,794 (+16.0%)
$111,360 + $445,440
$556,800
2024
$6,720 (−4.0%)
$96,020 + $384,080
$480,100
2023
$7,003 (+62.8%)
$100,060 + $400,240
$500,300
2022
$4,303
$46,110 + $261,290
$307,400
2021
$4,303
$46,110 + $261,290
$307,400
2020
$4,303 (−4.2%)
$46,110 + $261,290
$307,400
2019
$4,492 (+6.8%)
$48,135 + $272,765
$320,900
2018
$4,208
$45,090 + $255,510
$300,600
2017
$4,207 (+4.4%)
$45,090 + $255,510
$300,600
2015
$4,028
$45,248 + $255,352
$300,600
2014
$4,028 (+19.8%)
$45,248 + $255,352
$300,600
2013
$3,361 (+3.6%)
$6,237 + $28,163
$34,400
2012
$3,245 (+3.9%)
$6,237 + $28,163
$34,400
2011
$3,124 (+9.9%)
$6,237 + $28,163
$34,400
2010
$2,843
$6,237 + $28,163
$34,400
Tax history for 305 Wellesley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,470 (−29.8%)
$98,160 + $392,640
$490,800
2025
$7,794 (+16.0%)
$111,360 + $445,440
$556,800
2024
$6,720 (−4.0%)
$96,020 + $384,080
$480,100
2023
$7,003 (+62.8%)
$100,060 + $400,240
$500,300
2022
$4,303
$46,110 + $261,290
$307,400
2021
$4,303
$46,110 + $261,290
$307,400
2020
$4,303 (−4.2%)
$46,110 + $261,290
$307,400
2019
$4,492 (+6.8%)
$48,135 + $272,765
$320,900
2018
$4,208
$45,090 + $255,510
$300,600
2017
$4,207 (+4.4%)
$45,090 + $255,510
$300,600
2015
$4,028
$45,248 + $255,352
$300,600
2014
$4,028 (+19.8%)
$45,248 + $255,352
$300,600
2013
$3,361 (+3.6%)
$6,237 + $28,163
$34,400
2012
$3,245 (+3.9%)
$6,237 + $28,163
$34,400
2011
$3,124 (+9.9%)
$6,237 + $28,163
$34,400
2010
$2,843
$6,237 + $28,163
$34,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RSA-5
/EDO
/WWO
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
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
Eighth District Overlay District
Wissahickon Watershed 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
May 1, 2017 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Replace the storm and sanitary curb trap and fresh air inlet. Ensure all excavations and plumbing trenches deeper than five feet have approved shoring in place for inspection.
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Exterior Wall: Brick/Stucco
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,753
Building Sq. Ft: 1,753
# of Stories: 2.5
Legal Description: 160' W OF LINCOLN DR; R.C.E.P. 28'X80' TO
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,240
Legal Lot Number: 99
Legal Block Number: 126N2
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0514
Depth Footage: 80
Front Footage: 28
Zoning Code: RSA5
County Use Description: RES-SEMI-DETACHED, 2 1/2 STORI
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,753
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 2,240 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 092037700
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Henry H. Houston Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$574,000 – $695,000
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