Looking for a large home on a premier block in West Mt Airy, then check this out. Priced way below market to reflect the project this Wissahickon Schist Stone Twin will be. Located on a beautiful tree lined boulevard near Allen’s Ln Train Station, Carpenter Woods, The Weavers Way Coop, Big Blue Marble and Highpoint Café. This home has over 2500 SqFt of living space with high ceilings, original oak floors, original built-ins and huge closets. Across the entire front of the home is a porch which was converted into a 3 season room years ago. This opens through a pretty arched door into the huge LR with a stone, wood burning fireplace, wood banister and windows on 2 exposures. This room flows nicely to the full-size DR reflecting the lovely arched entry door in the built-in corner cabinet and deep coat closet door. The kitchen (in need of updating) is adjacent to the DR through another arched door and provides access to the basement, back steps to 2nd Fl and the fenced back yard with detached 2 car garage (newer roof). On the 2nd Fl at the top of the stairs is a center hall with a ceramic hall bath, deep linen closet and 3 large BRs. The Main BR has an on-suite bath and 2 huge closets (one is a walk-in). The 2 additional BRs on this level are also quite large and each has spacious closets. Continuing up the stairs to the 3rd Fl is another hall bath and 2 more large bedrooms each with lots of spacious under-eve storage closets. The basement was once a finished basement with a powder room (nonfunctional at this time) and outdoor access with straight stair to the back yard. This seller has not lived in this home for 30 some years, though her father did until a last year. The home will be sold as-is and delivered vacant. Neighboring homes of this kind on this block have sold for over $500K. The crystal chandelier is excluded.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,658 sq ftLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Deb Stanitz• Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3600 (broker)
Bought with Rachel Reilly• Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3600 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2014452
Redfin Estimate
$625,089
$175K since sold in July 2022$17K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6.9% lower than the average sale price ($672K) of 6 comparable homes.
Looking for a large home on a premier block in West Mt Airy, then check this out. Priced way below market to reflect the project this Wissahickon Schist Stone Twin will be. Located on a beautiful tree lined boulevard near Allen’s Ln Train Station, Carpenter Woods, The Weavers Way Coop, Big Blue Marble and Highpoint Café. This home has over 2500 SqFt of living space with high ceilings, original oak floors, original built-ins and huge closets. Across the entire front of the home is a porch which was converted into a 3 season room years ago. This opens through a pretty arched door into the huge LR with a stone, wood burning fireplace, wood banister and windows on 2 exposures. This room flows nicely to the full-size DR reflecting the lovely arched entry door in the built-in corner cabinet and deep coat closet door. The kitchen (in need of updating) is adjacent to the DR through another arched door and provides access to the basement, back steps to 2nd Fl and the fenced back yard with detached 2 car garage (newer roof). On the 2nd Fl at the top of the stairs is a center hall with a ceramic hall bath, deep linen closet and 3 large BRs. The Main BR has an on-suite bath and 2 huge closets (one is a walk-in). The 2 additional BRs on this level are also quite large and each has spacious closets. Continuing up the stairs to the 3rd Fl is another hall bath and 2 more large bedrooms each with lots of spacious under-eve storage closets. The basement was once a finished basement with a powder room (nonfunctional at this time) and outdoor access with straight stair to the back yard. This seller has not lived in this home for 30 some years, though her father did until a last year. The home will be sold as-is and delivered vacant. Neighboring homes of this kind on this block have sold for over $500K. The crystal chandelier is excluded.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,092
$115,620 + $462,480
$578,100
2025
$8,092 (+11.3%)
$115,620 + $462,480
$578,100
2024
$7,271
$103,880 + $415,520
$519,400
2023
$7,271 (+30.2%)
$103,880 + $415,520
$519,400
2022
$5,585
$59,850 + $339,150
$399,000
2021
$5,585
$59,850 + $339,150
$399,000
2020
$5,585 (−4.2%)
$59,850 + $339,150
$399,000
2019
$5,830 (+24.9%)
$62,475 + $354,025
$416,500
2018
$4,670
$50,040 + $283,560
$333,600
2017
$4,669 (+4.4%)
$50,040 + $283,560
$333,600
2015
$4,470
$79,013 + $254,587
$333,600
2014
$4,470 (+6.4%)
$79,013 + $254,587
$333,600
2013
$4,202 (+3.6%)
$7,488 + $35,520
$43,008
2012
$4,057 (+3.9%)
$7,488 + $35,520
$43,008
2011
$3,906 (+9.9%)
$7,488 + $35,520
$43,008
2010
$3,554
$7,488 + $35,520
$43,008
Tax history for 517 Wellesley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,092
$115,620 + $462,480
$578,100
2025
$8,092 (+11.3%)
$115,620 + $462,480
$578,100
2024
$7,271
$103,880 + $415,520
$519,400
2023
$7,271 (+30.2%)
$103,880 + $415,520
$519,400
2022
$5,585
$59,850 + $339,150
$399,000
2021
$5,585
$59,850 + $339,150
$399,000
2020
$5,585 (−4.2%)
$59,850 + $339,150
$399,000
2019
$5,830 (+24.9%)
$62,475 + $354,025
$416,500
2018
$4,670
$50,040 + $283,560
$333,600
2017
$4,669 (+4.4%)
$50,040 + $283,560
$333,600
2015
$4,470
$79,013 + $254,587
$333,600
2014
$4,470 (+6.4%)
$79,013 + $254,587
$333,600
2013
$4,202 (+3.6%)
$7,488 + $35,520
$43,008
2012
$4,057 (+3.9%)
$7,488 + $35,520
$43,008
2011
$3,906 (+9.9%)
$7,488 + $35,520
$43,008
2010
$3,554
$7,488 + $35,520
$43,008
*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
Jul 22, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Repair and replace storm and sanitary vents, including possible curb traps.
Remodel
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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Stone
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,582
Building Sq. Ft: 2,582
# of Stories: 2.5
Legal Description: 273' W OF CHEROKEE ST; STONE BB 1 STY STONE GAR
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,658
Legal Lot Number: 81
Legal Block Number: 126N2
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.084
Depth Footage: 118
Front Footage: 31
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.: 2,582
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 3,658 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 092042900
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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Lifestyle
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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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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$594,000 – $719,000
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