This stately and meticulous 2-story stone Colonial single on picturesque Netherfield Rd in sought after East Falls radiates charm, warmth, excellent care and maintenance , character and details today's buyers will love. A classic through and through, the home offers beautiful hardwood floors, front to back entrance hall with a handsome staircase, deep window sills, a lovely marble living room fireplace and paneled doors throughout with brass knobs. Enter and be greeted by a sense of spaciousness and order. To the right is the gracious living room with built-ins and the fireplace as the focal point. Off this room is the sun room/den with its unique stone floor and three walls of mullioned windows allowing light to flood in. Here the outside seems to come in. To the left of the center hall is the pretty dining room with its sense of casual formality opened to a truly wonderful, well-planned kitchen with expansive counters, tons of upper and lower cabinets, deep drawers, Viking stove and Bosch dishwasher. A powder room is just off the kitchen as is an outside exit to the oversized one car garage. Upstairs there are 3 exceptionally spacious and sunny bedrooms. The primary bedroom features an en suite ceramic tile bathroom with a stall shower while the other two bedrooms are served by the full hall bathroom. Closet space everywhere is amazing. The large 2nd floor landing adds to the home's spaciousness and brings in more light. The full basement is open and airy with natural light, outside entrance and houses the home's well cared for mechanicals (heat, central air, hot water heater, panel for the 200 amp updated electrical service) and laundry. There is plenty of room for storage. New roofs were installed in 2019 and 2022. Outside the grounds are lovely with front and back yards, mature shrubs and plantings, several sitting areas including a delightful stone patio for outdoor dining and relaxing just off the kitchen. 3938 Netherfield Rd is just a stone's throw to Thomas Jefferson University and Penn Charter. Other private and public schools and institutions of higher learning are nearby as are two train lines. Center City is 15 minutes away. Do not miss this pristine home with its timeless charm and staying power!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$394Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Connie Gillespie• Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Est. $2,190 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3938 Netherfield Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2649286
Aug 26, 2026
Sold
$950,000
$394/sq ft
Jul 25, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 20, 2026
Listed
$915,000
$380/sq ft
Jul 18, 2026
Coming Soon
$915,000
$380/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 4, 1993
Sold
$203,000
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,086 (−16.5%)
$121,200 + $485,000
$606,200
2025
$8,486
$121,200 + $485,000
$606,200
2024
$8,486
$121,240 + $484,960
$606,200
2023
$8,486 (+39.7%)
$121,240 + $484,960
$606,200
2022
$6,072
$88,928 + $344,872
$433,800
2021
$6,072
$88,928 + $344,872
$433,800
2020
$6,072 (−4.2%)
$88,928 + $344,872
$433,800
2019
$6,338 (+13.2%)
$92,823 + $359,977
$452,800
2018
$5,601
$82,020 + $318,080
$400,100
2017
$5,600 (+4.5%)
$82,020 + $318,080
$400,100
2015
$5,361
$197,095 + $203,005
$400,100
2014
$5,361 (−15.3%)
$197,095 + $203,005
$400,100
2013
$6,328 (+3.6%)
$29,233 + $35,535
$64,768
2012
$6,109 (+3.9%)
$29,233 + $35,535
$64,768
2011
$5,882 (+9.9%)
$29,233 + $35,535
$64,768
2010
$5,352
$29,233 + $35,535
$64,768
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
109 ft.
Lot depth
113 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,410
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
383144800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 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
Nov 15, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Remove and replace the existing electrical service and main panel in the garage. Install a new overhead meter socket, service wiring, ground rods, and a sub-panel relocated to the basement. Mount new electrical equipment on pressure-treated wood backing and convert the former sub-panel location into a junction box.
Electrical
Feb 4, 2021 • Final
General permit minor
Install new roof coverings on existing roofs according to standard specifications.
Roofing
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.
Directions: Netherfield Rd is just off Coulter St between Henry Ave and McMichael St.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,410
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 383144800
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mifflin Thomas School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
1/10
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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
5/10 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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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19129
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$902,000 – $1.09M
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