Welcome to this GORGEOUS 3-story home in the historic Pelham neighborhood of West Mt. Airy! Your future home sits on a spacious, private lot, surrounded by mature trees, lush landscape, and quiet green space! The huge covered front porch with porch swing welcomes you to a large foyer with a unique strap-work ceiling and sets the tone for the large rooms with glowing original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and ornate craftsman woodwork that you’ll find throughout. 2 sets of double french doors off the foyer lead to the spacious Living Room with wood-burning fireplace and brick surround, and a formal Dining Room. There is also a Family Room, and large eat-in Kitchen with an abundance of cabinets and countertop space, as well as access to the back porch and yard. The Kitchen features stainless-steel appliances with gas stove. On the second floor, you’ll find 4 Bedrooms, including the Primary, which features a fireplace, and a full hallway bath. Upstairs on the third floor, there is a large Bonus Room, 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath—the space can also be used for an in-home office! You’ll find the laundry in the basement, as well as a powder room, mud room, and storage. Enjoy morning coffee in the back yard on your covered deck, or set up your favorite grill and entertain! You’ll love the 100 sq ft of Cedar garden beds with mature blueberry bushes and asparagus! Solar panels cover most of your electricity needs, and there is a Level II Electric Car charge out front. Quiet neighborhood with tree-lined streets, play parks, and boutique shopping. Walk to Wissahickon Park, and schools! Convenient to Center City, and a stone’s throw to the train! Enjoy beautiful hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails at Valley Green! Located in CW Henry Elementary School catchment! Call now to schedule your showing!
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
8,003 sq ftLot Size
$125Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Howard Smith• Houwzer, LLC
•267-765-2080 (broker)
•mike@houwzer.com (broker)
Listed by Laura White• Houwzer, LLC
•267-765-2080 (broker)
•mike@houwzer.com (broker)
Bought with Christopher Plant• Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
This is a spectacular house: handsome in its architectural style, elegant in its interior detail, outstanding in the space it offers to the family who wants large rooms and high ceilings throughout. 547 Pelham Road is a 3-story semi-detached turn-of-the century home in the historic Pelham neighborhood of West Mt. Airy. A covered front porch leads to the over-large welcoming center entry hall with strap-work ceiling. 2 sets of french doors lead to the 28' living room with wood-burning fireplace at one end. New powder room. Spacious formal dining room. Large eat-in kitchen with abundance of counters and cabinets, gas cooking and exit to back porch overlooking a nice-sized yard. The second floor offers a Master Bedroom with fireplace (not used now), 3 more good-sized bedrooms and a beautiful hall bathroom with shower stall and ceramic tile. One of the bedrooms exits onto a 2nd floor porch. On the third floor, one enters a large (17x18)family room. Off the family room are 2 more bedrooms and a full bath renovated just a few years ago. The basement is large, unfinished for utilities, storage, work areas, powder room and laundry and has exit to the back yard. Very new high-efficiency gas-fired hot air heat. Very new gas domestic hot water heater. Upgraded 200 AMP circuit breaker service. CENTRAL AIR. All new windows on 1st and 2nd floors. Note well: 1) the living room is large enough for entertaining or large meetings; 2) the house is located a block from the Upsal St commuter train station and local buses; a quick settlement is possible.
TREND #5540553
Aug 19, 2009
Sold
$255,000
$46/sq ft
Apr 11, 2009
Listed
$295,000
$53/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005276656
Aug 19, 2009
Sold
$255,000
$46/sq ft
Jun 19, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 2009
Listed
$295,000
$53/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000765229
Dec 27, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jan 29, 2007
Listed
$398,950
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,217 (−19.7%)
$137,400 + $549,600
$687,000
2025
$10,228 (+22.8%)
$146,100 + $584,600
$730,700
2024
$8,329 (−15.1%)
$119,000 + $476,000
$595,000
2023
$9,808 (+48.3%)
$140,140 + $560,560
$700,700
2022
$6,615
$70,890 + $401,710
$472,600
2021
$6,615
$70,890 + $401,710
$472,600
2020
$6,615 (+13.6%)
$70,890 + $401,710
$472,600
2019
$5,826 (+18.9%)
$62,430 + $353,770
$416,200
2018
$4,899
$52,500 + $297,500
$350,000
2017
$4,899 (−12.5%)
$52,500 + $297,500
$350,000
2015
$5,599
$176,066 + $241,734
$417,800
2014
$5,598 (+43.1%)
$176,066 + $241,734
$417,800
2013
$3,912 (+3.6%)
$14,714 + $25,318
$40,032
2012
$3,776 (+3.9%)
$14,714 + $25,318
$40,032
2011
$3,636 (+9.9%)
$14,714 + $25,318
$40,032
2010
$3,308
$14,714 + $25,318
$40,032
Tax history for 547 Pelham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,217 (−19.7%)
$137,400 + $549,600
$687,000
2025
$10,228 (+22.8%)
$146,100 + $584,600
$730,700
2024
$8,329 (−15.1%)
$119,000 + $476,000
$595,000
2023
$9,808 (+48.3%)
$140,140 + $560,560
$700,700
2022
$6,615
$70,890 + $401,710
$472,600
2021
$6,615
$70,890 + $401,710
$472,600
2020
$6,615 (+13.6%)
$70,890 + $401,710
$472,600
2019
$5,826 (+18.9%)
$62,430 + $353,770
$416,200
2018
$4,899
$52,500 + $297,500
$350,000
2017
$4,899 (−12.5%)
$52,500 + $297,500
$350,000
2015
$5,599
$176,066 + $241,734
$417,800
2014
$5,598 (+43.1%)
$176,066 + $241,734
$417,800
2013
$3,912 (+3.6%)
$14,714 + $25,318
$40,032
2012
$3,776 (+3.9%)
$14,714 + $25,318
$40,032
2011
$3,636 (+9.9%)
$14,714 + $25,318
$40,032
2010
$3,308
$14,714 + $25,318
$40,032
*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
2
Stories
2.5
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
8,003 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,580
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
223102200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
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
Jan 25, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Repair the house trap and fresh air inlet.
Plumbing
Jun 22, 2017 • Final
Ep_electrl
Install a solar array consisting of photovoltaic modules in accordance with electrical codes.
Electrical
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