A Chestnut Hill Wissahickon schist classic! This traditional center hall Colonial sits on a quiet street just steps away from all that the the village has to offer. High ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors and light pouring in from all directions make 5 East Hampton a timeless choice. The bright and stylish kitchen offers peninsula with three sided work space, soft cork flooring and pantry with an abundance of storage. The adjacent dining area with original millwork has four sunny windows that bring the lovely gardens indoors. The formal living room with wood burning fire place and custom built-ins opens to the heated solarium ideal for relaxing with a book or quiet meditation. The wood paneled den would also make a nice home office or studio. Up the staircase you will find a master suite with full bath and sitting room accompanied by 2 spacious bedrooms with hall bath. The third level has two additional bedrooms a full bath with claw foot tub and space for additional storage. Don't let the traditional appearances fool you- this home features fabulous tech upgrades and modernizations- Nest thermostats, video doorbell, cameras, and smoke/CO detectors, Kevo smart lock with remote monitoring, wifi-enabled washer and dryer, wifi enable smart garage door, Tesla car charger in garage, and upgraded electric to handle the bells and whistles. The perfectly sized home is just under 4000 sq ft and sits on a quarter acre surrounded by native plantings and mature trees. The 2 car attached garage and walk out lower level add to the ease of living. Feel the hill top breeze as you walk to markets, shops, library, parks, trains, restaurants, and the endless foot trails of Valley Green.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$507Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rob Lamb• Compass RE
•267-435-8015 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Listed by Amy Lee• Compass RE
•267-435-8015 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Bought with Lori DiFerdinando• Coldwell Banker Realty
A Chestnut Hill beauty! This 1926 3-story stone colonial, in one of the area's most scenic neighborhoods, offers high ceilings, much original fine detail, light-filled rooms and great view from every window. The house has 6 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and a 2 car attached garage. The living room opens onto a heated sunporch. The dining room adjoins a spotless updated kitchen with loads of cabinets and an eating area; nearby is a cozy den. The master suite consists of 2 bedrooms with tile bath. Another suite of 2 bedrooms share a hall bath. The 3rd floor has 2 spacious bedrooms, a hall bath and 2 large storage rooms. The owners are exceptionally talented gardeners and have created a private oasis of choise mature plantings surrounded by fine old stone walls. It's an easy walk to Chestnut Hill's shops, trains, restaurants and to the Morris Arboretum, Woodmere Museum and the Wissahickon Park.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,636 (−7.4%)
$271,980 + $1,087,920
$1,359,900
2025
$19,036 (+46.5%)
$271,980 + $1,087,920
$1,359,900
2024
$12,993
$185,640 + $742,560
$928,200
2023
$12,993 (+26.6%)
$185,640 + $742,560
$928,200
2022
$10,261
$219,900 + $513,100
$733,000
2021
$10,261
$219,900 + $513,100
$733,000
2020
$10,261 (−4.2%)
$219,900 + $513,100
$733,000
2019
$10,708 (+7.8%)
$229,500 + $535,500
$765,000
2018
$9,933
$212,880 + $496,720
$709,600
2017
$9,932 (+28.2%)
$212,880 + $496,720
$709,600
2015
$7,749
$303,965 + $274,335
$578,300
2014
$7,749 (−20.6%)
$303,965 + $274,335
$578,300
2013
$9,755 (+3.6%)
$33,648 + $66,192
$99,840
2012
$9,417 (+3.9%)
$33,648 + $66,192
$99,840
2011
$9,067 (+9.9%)
$33,648 + $66,192
$99,840
2010
$8,251
$33,648 + $66,192
$99,840
Tax history for 5 E Hampton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,636 (−7.4%)
$271,980 + $1,087,920
$1,359,900
2025
$19,036 (+46.5%)
$271,980 + $1,087,920
$1,359,900
2024
$12,993
$185,640 + $742,560
$928,200
2023
$12,993 (+26.6%)
$185,640 + $742,560
$928,200
2022
$10,261
$219,900 + $513,100
$733,000
2021
$10,261
$219,900 + $513,100
$733,000
2020
$10,261 (−4.2%)
$219,900 + $513,100
$733,000
2019
$10,708 (+7.8%)
$229,500 + $535,500
$765,000
2018
$9,933
$212,880 + $496,720
$709,600
2017
$9,932 (+28.2%)
$212,880 + $496,720
$709,600
2015
$7,749
$303,965 + $274,335
$578,300
2014
$7,749 (−20.6%)
$303,965 + $274,335
$578,300
2013
$9,755 (+3.6%)
$33,648 + $66,192
$99,840
2012
$9,417 (+3.9%)
$33,648 + $66,192
$99,840
2011
$9,067 (+9.9%)
$33,648 + $66,192
$99,840
2010
$8,251
$33,648 + $66,192
$99,840
*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
6
Baths
3
Stories
2.5
Lot width
84 ft.
Lot depth
136 ft.
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,900
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
091139600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RSD-1
/NIS
/EDO
/WWO
Residential Single-Family Detached-1 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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Eighth District Overlay District
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Dec 11, 2019 • Final
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Install a home charging station in a garage using the existing electrical service.
Electrical
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Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Gas, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater - High-Efficiency