Welcome to 308 Pelham Road - Gracious living at its finest. A stunning 1902 stone home in the desirable Historic Pelham District of West Mount Airy. The owners of this Georgian Revival 3 story stone residence have kept the original architectual details intact while adding thoughtful updates for modern living. Enter from the gorgeous front porch into a handsome, two-story foyer with a center hall staircase showcasing its original woodwork. Gorgeous library or living room features beautiful wooden bookcase with leaded glass doors, bay window seating and wooden mantle over one of two fireplaces in the home. Dining room sits opposite with detailed wood features, paneling, built-in china cabinet and beautiful fresh wallpaper. Music room offers another bay window, also with storage and additional stunning wood paneling and crown molding. First floor features original pocket wooden doors and pocket louvered window shades. Updated and SPACIOUS kitchen overlooking the backyard has great stainless appliances with a terrific porcelain farm-house sink and fireplace. Between the tastefully wallpapered powder room and kitchen is the mudroom with a built-in shelving unit leading to backyard. Second floor features master bedroom with large en-suite bathroom, complete with a 100 year-old stained glass window. Spacious walk-in closet off bathroom with custom shelving, drawers and laundry. Two additional bedrooms and hall bathroom complete the second level. Third floor includes 2-3 additional bedrooms, hall bathroom and a library with new and fabulous built in shelving. Backyard has a wood fence and a gardening shed. Slate roof has been maintained and repaired as needed with yearly inspection . Home has an 18-solar panel array. Convenient location with easy access to Chestnut Hill, Center City, train and major highways and easy walking distance to SEPTA regional rail and Wissahickon Valley Park.
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$315Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Frank DeFazio• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
•215-627-6005 (broker)
Listed by Rachel Iannotti• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
•215-627-6005 (broker)
Bought with Travis Rodgers• BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
Welcome to 308 Pelham Road - A stunning turn-of-the-century stone home in the desirable Historic Pelham District of West Mount Airy. Each home on Pelham Road was designed by a different architect in the early 1900s. This Georgian Revival 3 story stone residence was built in 1902 with recent updates throughout for modern-day living. Enter into the stately, two-story foyer featuring the stunning center hall staircase with original woodwork. Gorgeous library or living room features beautiful wooden bookcase with leaded glass doors, bay window seating and wooden mantle over the fireplace. Dining room sits opposite with detailed wood features, paneling, built-in china cabinet. Formal sitting room or previous music room offers private setting with bay window seating wood paneling and crown moulding. First floor features original pocket wooden doors and pocket louvered window shades. Gorgeous renovated kitchen in the rear of the house offers plenty of storage and workspace with stainless steel appliances with new dishwasher, porcelain farm-house sink and separate eat-in dining space or lounge area with fireplace. Mudroom with built-in shelving unit leading to backyard complete the first floor. Second floor features master bedroom with large en-suite bathroom offering walk-in shower, two separate vanities, separate clawfoot soaking tub and 100 year-old stained glass window. Spacious walk-in closet off bathroom with custom shelving, drawers and laundry. Two additional bedrooms and hall bathroom complete the second level. Third floor includes two additional bedrooms, hall bathroom and versatile play room great for at-home office, gym or bedroom. Large backyard with wood fence and newly added hardscaping, paved driveway and 18-solar panel array and completely renovated slate roof. New water heater 2019. One-of-a-kind home in the heart of West Mount Airy! Convenient location with easy access to Chestnut Hill, Center City, train and major highways and easy walking distance to SEPTA regional rail and Wissahickon Valley Park.
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
2.5
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
169 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,055
Year built
1906
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
223096400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSD-3
/WWO
/EDO
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Detached-3 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
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Eighth District Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Apr 6, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Remove existing knob and tube wiring on the second and third floors. Install new electrical wiring throughout the building in accordance with electrical codes.
Electrical
Aug 7, 2018 • Final
Ep_electrl
Install a solar photovoltaic system. The installation includes modules, optimizers, and an inverter.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Paved Driveway
Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 3
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
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $617,520
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 80.00 x 169.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $154,380
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,055
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $4,876
School Tax: $5,928
Tax Assessed Value: $771,900
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $10,805
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Steam
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: located off Emlen Street
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,055
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 223096400
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Henry Charles W School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.22M – $1.47M
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