Newly offered for sale is this fantastic, solid 1920s West Mt Airy twin with incredible natural light and charm. Excellent curb appeal and low maintenance landscaping frame the property from front to back. The private front porch is perfect for relaxing and taking in the views. Enter through the beautiful front door into the open living room painted in gorgeous, cheery neutrals. Massive windows throughout allow for an amazing amount of natural light yet high enough that there is privacy from the street. The gorgeous original hardwood floors run throughout the entire home. The living room has plenty of room for your furniture, tv, and even a play area or reading space. Original French doors with glass separate the living room and dining room. Open kitchen with granite counter tops and newer fridge. High end doors open to a no-maintenance Trex style material custom deck that is totally private and becomes a true indoor outdoor space three seasons of the year! The second floor provides three bedrooms, one large, one medium sized, and one small. Generous sized linen closet and classic white tile bath with classic tile and design. The full, clean unfinished basement offers tons of storage space, practical shelving, and laundry area. One car built in garage with stylish door and automatic opener can be used for storage, parking, or a workshop. This home offers the best of both worlds - central air and radiator heat, the combination of choice. Many recent improvements throughout. This home has been impeccably maintained, so if you are looking for a move-in ready, turn-key home in a prime location in walking distance to the train, this home is it. Walk to the Cresheim Trail entrance, Carpenter's Woods, two High Point Coffee locations, places of worship, CVS, Weaver's Way Co-op, Blue Marble Bookstore, Allen's Lane Art Center with tennis courts and playground, pizza shops, and minutes to downtown West Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill. University City, the Mann Music Center, Please Touch Museum, and Center City are all 20 minutes by car. Easy parking on the street or at the rear of the property. Countless neighborhood groups, associations, and events to join in nearby. See tour by visiting WestMtAiryTwin.com
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
1,690 sq ftLot Size
$392Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kristin Stever• Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
This Charming, Light-Filled, Recently Rehabbed 2-Story Twin Home Is Located On A Corner Lot In Highly Desirable West Mt. Airy! Home Features A Newer Modern Kitchen With Beautiful Uba-Tuba Granite Counter-Tops And Floor, Stainless Steel Appliances, Deep Sink, And Moen Faucet. Formal Dining Room With Walkout To Beautiful Large Wood Deck Fully Equipped With Outdoor Gourmet Barbecue Grill Appliances. Walnut-Stained Hardwood Floors Throughout The Entire Home; Original Moldings And Woodwork, Crown Molding, Wainscoting, Solid-Wood Doors, Crystal And Marble Doorknobs (All In Working Condition. ) Living Room Features The Original French Doors Adding To The Charm And Character Of The Home. .. .. And Original Front 'Entry' Door With French Window. 2nd Floor Has 3 Bedrooms, Hardwood Floors, Updated Bathroom With Ceramic Tile Floor, Pedestal Sink, And Combination Shower/Bathtub. There Is Also A Walk-Out, Dry, Clean Basement With Plenty Of Storage, High Ceilings, And Newer, Extra-Large Capacity Washer/Dryer. Garage Set Up With Custom Storage Cabinets, Custom Shelving, And Workbench. Driveway Parking In Addition To Attached Garage. This Home Has Been Meticulously Maintained By Present Owner. Recent Upgrades Include: Pella Casement Window In Living Room - Coated Roof (2016) - Replaced Front Sidewalk (2015/2016) - Replaced Front And Rear Plumbing Stack-Pipes (2013) - New Toilet (2013) - New Shower Plumbing (2013) - New 'Crown' Boiler/Heater (2013). Home Is Conveniently Set Back Off Lincoln Drive, And Only 2 Blocks From Chestnut Hill, The R-8/Allen Lane Train Station And A 10-Minute Run From Wissahickon Park. Shows Beautifully!
TREND #6138630
May 20, 2013
Sold
$242,000
$209/sq ft
Mar 18, 2013
Pending
—
Feb 28, 2013
Price Changed
$250,000
$216/sq ft
Jan 29, 2013
Price Changed
$270,000
$233/sq ft
Nov 27, 2012
Listed
$285,000
$246/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004170874
May 20, 2013
Sold
$242,000
$209/sq ft
Mar 18, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Nov 27, 2012
Listed
$250,000
$216/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009494428
Nov 27, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 16, 2012
Listed
$289,000
$250/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH135008
Jul 2, 2007
Sold
$259,900
$224/sq ft
Jun 4, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 7, 2007
Listed
$259,900
$224/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH311238
Dec 15, 2003
Sold
$138,000
$119/sq ft
Oct 20, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 2003
Listed
$138,000
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 1988
Sold
$78,500
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 1986
Sold
$63,900
$55/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 1985
Sold
$40,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,324 (−24.5%)
$81,700 + $327,200
$408,900
2025
$5,724 (+4.6%)
$81,700 + $327,200
$408,900
2024
$5,470
$78,160 + $312,640
$390,800
2023
$5,470 (+43.9%)
$78,160 + $312,640
$390,800
2022
$3,802
$40,740 + $230,860
$271,600
2021
$3,802
$40,740 + $230,860
$271,600
2020
$3,802 (−4.2%)
$40,740 + $230,860
$271,600
2019
$3,968 (+39.5%)
$42,525 + $240,975
$283,500
2018
$2,844
$30,480 + $172,720
$203,200
2017
$2,844 (+4.4%)
$30,480 + $172,720
$203,200
2015
$2,723
$33,626 + $169,574
$203,200
2014
$2,722 (+10.9%)
$33,626 + $169,574
$203,200
2013
$2,454 (+3.6%)
$4,776 + $20,344
$25,120
2012
$2,369 (+3.9%)
$4,776 + $20,344
$25,120
2011
$2,281 (+9.9%)
$4,776 + $20,344
$25,120
2010
$2,076
$4,776 + $20,344
$25,120
Tax history for 401 Wellesley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,324 (−24.5%)
$81,700 + $327,200
$408,900
2025
$5,724 (+4.6%)
$81,700 + $327,200
$408,900
2024
$5,470
$78,160 + $312,640
$390,800
2023
$5,470 (+43.9%)
$78,160 + $312,640
$390,800
2022
$3,802
$40,740 + $230,860
$271,600
2021
$3,802
$40,740 + $230,860
$271,600
2020
$3,802 (−4.2%)
$40,740 + $230,860
$271,600
2019
$3,968 (+39.5%)
$42,525 + $240,975
$283,500
2018
$2,844
$30,480 + $172,720
$203,200
2017
$2,844 (+4.4%)
$30,480 + $172,720
$203,200
2015
$2,723
$33,626 + $169,574
$203,200
2014
$2,722 (+10.9%)
$33,626 + $169,574
$203,200
2013
$2,454 (+3.6%)
$4,776 + $20,344
$25,120
2012
$2,369 (+3.9%)
$4,776 + $20,344
$25,120
2011
$2,281 (+9.9%)
$4,776 + $20,344
$25,120
2010
$2,076
$4,776 + $20,344
$25,120
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
23 ft.
Lot depth
75 ft.
Lot size
1,690 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,158
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
092039500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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
Jan 21, 2026 • Final
Residential building
Addition
Dec 9, 2025 • Active
Zoning
Construct a new rear deck on the existing structure.
Addition
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
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Built In
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage, On Street, Alley
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Interior Features: Floor Plan - Open
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $230,860
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Main Entrance Orientation: Southeast
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 22.53 x 75.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $40,740
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,158
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,716
School Tax: $2,086
Tax Assessed Value: $271,600
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $3,802
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiant
Heating Fuel: 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
Cross Street: Emlen
Directions: Corner of Wellesley and Emlen
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,158
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,690 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 092039500
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Henry H. Houston Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$432,000 – $523,000
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