At the end of a private, tree-lined circular drive sits picturesque Chestnut Ridge Farm at 601 Spring Lane. Set on 3.39 beautiful acres, this 7 bedroom, 4 full and 1 half bath farmhouse is the perfect opportunity to customize a grand home, with in-ground pool, multiple slate terraces, and 2-car garage with separate apartment above. Fabulous original architectural details are found throughout – original iron and milk glass hardware, arched doorways, crown molding, wide plank random width hardwood floors, large fireplaces and deep windowsills. The front entrance foyer with center hall features a fireplace and leads to the spacious living room with exceptional original schist fireplace, paneled walls and arched doorway. A large dining room to the right, also with fireplace, features extensive built-ins and additional front door. A cozy room with walls of built-in shelving and cabinets could become the perfect library or work from home office. The large kitchen is built for entertaining family and friends, with extensive original glass-front cabinets, double sink, electric cooktop, double ovens, and sweet breakfast/dining area with bay window with banquette seat and original wood-burning stove. The rear of the home and 2-car garage can be accessed by the adjoining laundry area/mudroom. The second floor of this distinguished house can be accessed by two different staircases, and features 2 wings with 4 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, and the owners suite. The owners suite offers a large walk-in closet, a large sitting/dressing area, and large full bath with dual vanities and walk-in shower. The third floor offers an additional two bedrooms, and full hall bath with walk-in shower and cedar closet. A separate apartment above the garage with kitchenette and renovated new full bath could be the perfect in-law or au pair suite. Extensive slate terraces with an in-ground pool overlook the mature trees and grounds, frequented by deer, fox, hawks and more. Spring Lane is in a superlative location just minutes from the beautiful meadows of the Schuylkill River Education Center, the shopping and dining of Roxborough, Chestnut Hill and Manayunk, major roads and parks. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to make this special property your very own. An additional lot at 639 Spring Lane is also for sale.
Single-familyProperty Type
1689Year Built
3.39 acresLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Rinella• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3750 (broker)
•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Michael Sivel• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3750 (broker)
•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Stephanie Washington• Keller Williams Philadelphia
Incredibly secluded stone farmhouse on 4 acres of woods, lawn and pastures. Built in 1798, expanded in 1930's, this fabulous 8 bedroom, 4.5 bath home in the Andorra section of Philadelphia has been lovingly updated throughout. Minutes from Chestnut Hill, PA Turnpike, Blue Route, this home features a large entry hall, Great Room, library, dining room with walk-in fireplace, gourmet kitchen/brfast room with wood stove, 4 full baths, 2 of which have been completely redone as has 1st floor pwdr room, 5 fireplaces total. Unbelievable master suite with spacious master bath, Calif closets, adj office and sitting rm. Outside are fabulous formal gardens, mature plantings, heated in-ground pool and spa, manicured lawns, fenced pastures, and an add'l 0.6 acre subdivided lot(639 Spring Ln) fronts on Spring Lane. Entire estate is surrounded to the north and west by land owned by Girl Scouts of Greater Phila. New roof with copper gutters and downspouts just installed. A studio apartment exists above 2-car heated garage.
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH198402
Aug 18, 2004
Sold
$873,500
$157/sq ft
Jun 7, 2004
Listing Removed
—
May 3, 2004
Listed
$873,500
$157/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 25, 1991
Sold
$440,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,531 (−11.7%)
$170,460 + $681,840
$852,300
2025
$11,931 (+14.2%)
$170,460 + $681,840
$852,300
2024
$10,448
$149,280 + $597,120
$746,400
2023
$10,448 (+64.5%)
$149,280 + $597,120
$746,400
2022
$6,351
$68,055 + $385,645
$453,700
2021
$6,351
$68,055 + $385,645
$453,700
2020
$6,351 (+1.7%)
$68,055 + $385,645
$453,700
2019
$6,242 (−55.1%)
$66,885 + $379,015
$445,900
2018
$13,886
$148,800 + $843,200
$992,000
2017
$13,886 (+4.5%)
$148,800 + $843,200
$992,000
2015
$13,293
$310,100 + $681,900
$992,000
2014
$13,292 (+14.3%)
$310,100 + $681,900
$992,000
2013
$11,631 (+3.6%)
$47,254 + $71,786
$119,040
2012
$11,228 (+3.9%)
$47,254 + $71,786
$119,040
2011
$10,811 (+9.9%)
$47,254 + $71,786
$119,040
2010
$9,837
$47,254 + $71,786
$119,040
Tax history for 601 Spring Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,531 (−11.7%)
$170,460 + $681,840
$852,300
2025
$11,931 (+14.2%)
$170,460 + $681,840
$852,300
2024
$10,448
$149,280 + $597,120
$746,400
2023
$10,448 (+64.5%)
$149,280 + $597,120
$746,400
2022
$6,351
$68,055 + $385,645
$453,700
2021
$6,351
$68,055 + $385,645
$453,700
2020
$6,351 (+1.7%)
$68,055 + $385,645
$453,700
2019
$6,242 (−55.1%)
$66,885 + $379,015
$445,900
2018
$13,886
$148,800 + $843,200
$992,000
2017
$13,886 (+4.5%)
$148,800 + $843,200
$992,000
2015
$13,293
$310,100 + $681,900
$992,000
2014
$13,292 (+14.3%)
$310,100 + $681,900
$992,000
2013
$11,631 (+3.6%)
$47,254 + $71,786
$119,040
2012
$11,228 (+3.9%)
$47,254 + $71,786
$119,040
2011
$10,811 (+9.9%)
$47,254 + $71,786
$119,040
2010
$9,837
$47,254 + $71,786
$119,040
*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
7
Baths
5.5
Stories
3
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
460 ft.
Lot size
147,668
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,555
Year built
1689
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
212409988
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green, Pool
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2023.
RSD-3
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Detached-3 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
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Mar 2, 2015 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Install or repair the water service line from the curb to the meter on the house side.
Plumbing
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.
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: There is a mailbox to the left of the driveway that says 601. The long driveway curves around behind the neighbors house to the property at 601 Spring Ln.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,555
Stories: 2.5
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1689
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 212409988
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 29, 2023
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Schools
Shawmont School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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$1.23M – $1.49M
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