Classic stone twin with slate roof on one of the prettiest streets in West Mt Airy. 5 bedrooms plus enclosed sleeping porch, 3 full baths (one brand new). Living and dining rooms are expansive, light-filled spaces with lovely details like a stone fireplace, bay window, built-in corner hutch, and deep windowsills. Entire downstairs has beautiful new floors, the rest have been refinished. The house has also been completely repainted inside. Renovated eat-in-kitchen, detached stone garage, charming fenced-in backyard. Walk to the train, park, food co-op, plus easy access to 76.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,899 sq ftLot Size
$343Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by • Eichler & Moffly Inc*
•215-248-4050 (broker)
Bought with Michael McCann• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
•215-627-6005 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1005659172
Redfin Estimate
$761,396
$276K since sold in August 2017$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 22% higher than the average sale price ($624K) of 6 comparable homes.
Classic stone twin with slate roof on one of the prettiest streets in West Mt Airy. 5 bedrooms plus enclosed sleeping porch, 3 full baths (one brand new). Living and dining rooms are expansive, light-filled spaces with lovely details like a stone fireplace, bay window, built-in corner hutch, and deep windowsills. Entire downstairs has beautiful new floors, the rest have been refinished. The house has also been completely repainted inside. Renovated eat-in-kitchen, detached stone garage, charming fenced-in backyard. Walk to the train, park, food co-op, plus easy access to 76.
Public Records
Jun 21, 1989
Sold
$80,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,515
$121,600 + $486,700
$608,300
2025
$8,515
$121,600 + $486,700
$608,300
2024
$8,509
$121,580 + $486,320
$607,900
2023
$8,509 (+56.1%)
$121,580 + $486,320
$607,900
2022
$5,451
$58,410 + $330,990
$389,400
2021
$5,451
$58,410 + $330,990
$389,400
2020
$5,451 (−4.2%)
$58,410 + $330,990
$389,400
2019
$5,689 (+15.1%)
$60,960 + $345,440
$406,400
2018
$4,944
$52,980 + $300,220
$353,200
2017
$4,944 (+4.5%)
$52,980 + $300,220
$353,200
2015
$4,733 (+12.8%)
$19,500 + $333,700
$353,200
2014
$4,196 (+5.8%)
$83,428 + $229,772
$313,200
2013
$3,965 (+3.6%)
$7,134 + $33,442
$40,576
2012
$3,827 (+3.9%)
$7,134 + $33,442
$40,576
2011
$3,685 (+9.9%)
$7,134 + $33,442
$40,576
2010
$3,353
$7,134 + $33,442
$40,576
Tax history for 511 Wellesley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,515
$121,600 + $486,700
$608,300
2025
$8,515
$121,600 + $486,700
$608,300
2024
$8,509
$121,580 + $486,320
$607,900
2023
$8,509 (+56.1%)
$121,580 + $486,320
$607,900
2022
$5,451
$58,410 + $330,990
$389,400
2021
$5,451
$58,410 + $330,990
$389,400
2020
$5,451 (−4.2%)
$58,410 + $330,990
$389,400
2019
$5,689 (+15.1%)
$60,960 + $345,440
$406,400
2018
$4,944
$52,980 + $300,220
$353,200
2017
$4,944 (+4.5%)
$52,980 + $300,220
$353,200
2015
$4,733 (+12.8%)
$19,500 + $333,700
$353,200
2014
$4,196 (+5.8%)
$83,428 + $229,772
$313,200
2013
$3,965 (+3.6%)
$7,134 + $33,442
$40,576
2012
$3,827 (+3.9%)
$7,134 + $33,442
$40,576
2011
$3,685 (+9.9%)
$7,134 + $33,442
$40,576
2010
$3,353
$7,134 + $33,442
$40,576
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RSA-2
/EDO
/NIS
/WWO
Residential Single-Family Attached-2 District
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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Aug 20, 2013 • Final
Ep_electrl
Install a dedicated electrical circuit for a garage, including lights and receptacles. Install a dedicated circuit for a car charger in a single-family home.
Electrical
May 4, 2013 • Final
Ep_electrl
Install electrical wiring for a new porch enclosure converted into a living room space in a single-family home. Work includes installing lights, a fan, receptacles, switches, and an arc fault breaker, as well as relocating existing wiring.
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Stone
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,223
Building Sq. Ft: 2,223
# of Stories: 2.5
Legal Description: 176'2" W OF CHEROKEE; 34'6"X113'
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,899
Legal Lot Number: 97
Legal Block Number: 126N2
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0895
Depth Footage: 113
Front Footage: 35
Zoning Code: RSA2
County Use Description: RES-SEMI-DETACHED W/ DETACH GR
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,223
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 3,899 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 092042600
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Henry Charles W School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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
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
$724,000 – $876,000
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