The opportunity you have been waiting for is here. Designed by renowned Architect Arthur T. Smith for Mrs. G Hilliard English, this classic and elegant home is located on the prestigious The Oak Road in East Falls. Homes on this coveted street are rarely available, making this a unique opportunity to live in one of the neighborhood’s most desirable locations. This gracious residence boasts a truly grand vestibule entrance and a striking front door that serves as a true statement piece upon entry. The spacious living areas have high ceilings, abundant natural light, and hardwood floors throughout, offering a blend of modern updates with classic charm. An ultimate gourmet kitchen, featured in Philly Magazine, comes complete with custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and a large island – perfect for entertaining. The formal dining and living rooms are elegant and timeless and the cozy enclosed porch offers the perfect space to curl up with a book. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature perennial blooms and a private backyard, ideal for outdoor gatherings or serene relaxation. A finished basement with new flooring makes the perfect play space, home gym, or home theater, along with additional basement storage and laundry area. An attached two-car garage, plus additional driveway parking offer plenty of room for you and your guests. The first level includes a flexible office/bedroom and full bathroom just off the kitchen, which can easily be used as a private first floor suite. Upstairs you’ll find four bedrooms: a primary suite with attached dressing room, walk-in closet and custom bathroom; a second suite with elegant fireplace, walk-in closet, full bathroom and balcony overlooking the backyard; and 2 additional bedrooms flank an additional full bathroom. And you can move without a care because the home boasts new windows (2023), new roof (2018), well maintained mechanical systems and a dual zoned AC system. Situated in the heart of East Falls, this home offers easy access to scenic walking and biking trails, two SEPTA regional rail lines, shopping, bars and restaurants of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill, all while being minutes away from Center City. The Oak Road is known for its tranquility, mature trees, and stately homes, making this a once-in-a-lifetime chance to live in a location where properties rarely become available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$304Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karrie Gavin• Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
•215-893-9920 (broker)
Listed by Jake Markovitz• Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
•215-893-9920 (broker)
Bought with Christopher Plant• Elfant Wissahickon-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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
112 ft.
Lot depth
185 ft.
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,430
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
383141400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSD-3
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/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
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Apr 3, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Rewire the entire house. Install new lighting, switches, and receptacle outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Electrical
Aug 21, 2018 • Final
Bp_alter
Replace the roof and install new shingles.
Remodel
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