Simply a stunning house and property! Traditional 1925 four-square style home set amidst attractive landscaping. The spaciousness, high ceilings, beautiful floors with exquisite inlays, 2 fireplaces and other architectural detail of 1925 are all enhanced by new 21st century amenities. First floor: The broad front porch leads one into a large welcoming entry foyer with wood-burning fireplace; Living room with ceiling fan and crown molding; Ultra new and really ultra wonderful and bright gourmet Kitchen with quartz counters, gas cooking with true exhaust to outside, energy-saving appliances, subway tile backsplash, abundant cabinetry including in the large center island with built-in microwave and 4 handsome upholstered stools, stainless steel sink with garbage disposal, dishwasher, new Anderson insulated sunny window with views of the rear gardens, recessed lighting along with gorgeous large glass pendants over the island, exit to rear deck; Wall between the Kitchen and Dining Room was removed to create an open, airy space while the Dining Room retains its original charm with handsome picture molding, period sconces and chandelier, triple bay window with deep sills; new Butler Pantry with deep stainless steel sink, wine refrigerator, subway tile backsplash, penny tile floor, toe kick electric heat; Renovated powder room. Second floor: 4 large bedrooms each with ceiling fan and good closet. One of these bedrooms boasts a gas fireplace and track lighting. It is connected to the master bedroom and currently serves as an upstairs family room; Full hall bath fully upgraded with wonderful antique sink, long soaking tub, separate shower stall, ceramic tile floor and wainscot. Third floor: 3 large rooms with ceiling fans currently used as 2 bedrooms and 1 office with excellent closet/storage space; Hall bath with ceramic tile floor, beadboard wainscot, European-style shower, great water pressure!; Unfinished storage/attic room provides plenty of extra storage space. Basement: Transformed by current owners into finished family room, powder room, unfinished utility room, large laundry room with outside exit and an extra walk-in closet room with powerful dehumidifier. This basement is clean, offers high ceilings and amazing useful space. 2010 Gas boiler. 2009 gas hot water heater. 200 AMP electric panel. New flue liners in chimneys. The current owners have improved this house and grounds enormously during their ownership. Please be sure to review the "List of Improvements" attached to the Seller Disclosure Statement. Location: walking distance to commuter train to Center City; convenient bus public transportation; shops on Stenton venue; easy access to Mount Airy or Chestnut Hill shops and restaurants. This is simply a wonderful home and property!
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,446 sq ftLot Size
$299Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Loretta Witt• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3750 (broker)
•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Janet Lippincott• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Wonderful home! 3 story brick and stone four-square semi-detached home in East Mt. Airy. Beautifully maintained. Entry foyer with exquisite unpainted wood beams, carved mantel over wood-burning fireplace and charming staircase. Re-finished oak floors with inlays. Sun-filled formal dining room large enough for dinner for 12 with bay window and deep sills. Delightful kitchen with gas cooking. 6 nice-sized bedrooms, one of which is now used as sitting room with 2nd wood-burning fireplace. Excellent closets. Lovely new powder room on 1st floor. Completely renovated baths on upper floors. Full high-ceilinged basement partially finished. New roof in 2002. Wood deck at rear of house overlooking large level yard. Off-street parking for 3 plus cars. Convenient location with #18 busstop at the corner and the R7 commuter train a block away. Seller can settle after June 20.
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH240848
May 31, 2005
Sold
$284,500
$121/sq ft
Apr 1, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 28, 2005
Listed
$284,500
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,461 (−17.8%)
$112,320 + $449,280
$561,600
2025
$7,861 (+11.2%)
$112,320 + $449,280
$561,600
2024
$7,069
$101,000 + $404,000
$505,000
2023
$7,069 (+84.7%)
$101,000 + $404,000
$505,000
2022
$3,827
$41,000 + $232,400
$273,400
2021
$3,827
$41,000 + $232,400
$273,400
2020
$3,827 (−4.2%)
$41,000 + $232,400
$273,400
2019
$3,995
$42,800 + $242,600
$285,400
2018
$3,995
$42,810 + $242,590
$285,400
2017
$3,995 (+6.4%)
$42,810 + $242,590
$285,400
2015
$3,756
$64,460 + $215,840
$280,300
2014
$3,756 (+9.7%)
$64,460 + $215,840
$280,300
2013
$3,424 (+3.6%)
$4,391 + $30,649
$35,040
2012
$3,305 (+3.9%)
$4,391 + $30,649
$35,040
2011
$3,182 (+9.9%)
$4,391 + $30,649
$35,040
2010
$2,896
$4,391 + $30,649
$35,040
Tax history for 715 E Vernon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,461 (−17.8%)
$112,320 + $449,280
$561,600
2025
$7,861 (+11.2%)
$112,320 + $449,280
$561,600
2024
$7,069
$101,000 + $404,000
$505,000
2023
$7,069 (+84.7%)
$101,000 + $404,000
$505,000
2022
$3,827
$41,000 + $232,400
$273,400
2021
$3,827
$41,000 + $232,400
$273,400
2020
$3,827 (−4.2%)
$41,000 + $232,400
$273,400
2019
$3,995
$42,800 + $242,600
$285,400
2018
$3,995
$42,810 + $242,590
$285,400
2017
$3,995 (+6.4%)
$42,810 + $242,590
$285,400
2015
$3,756
$64,460 + $215,840
$280,300
2014
$3,756 (+9.7%)
$64,460 + $215,840
$280,300
2013
$3,424 (+3.6%)
$4,391 + $30,649
$35,040
2012
$3,305 (+3.9%)
$4,391 + $30,649
$35,040
2011
$3,182 (+9.9%)
$4,391 + $30,649
$35,040
2010
$2,896
$4,391 + $30,649
$35,040
*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
6
Baths
2
Stories
2.5
Lot width
42 ft.
Lot depth
148 ft.
Lot size
6,446 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,360
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
222040200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-2
/EDO
/NIS
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
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Jun 12, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace the curb trap and fresh air inlet.
Plumbing
Mar 29, 2019 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Install new water and drain lines for a kitchen sink, bar sink, and dishwasher. Install a kitchen sink, bar sink, garbage disposal, and dishwasher. All work will comply with the local plumbing code.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Paved Driveway
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Exhaust Fan, Washer, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Water Heater
Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
Fencing: Rear, Wood
Property Green Features
Energy Efficient: Appliances
Remarks: New insulated front and rear doors; insulated Anderson kitchen window; storm window interior inserts throughout the house; downspouts connected to rain barrel on side of house or to rain collection planter toward the rear; back wall of first floor insulated during kitchen renovation.
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 42.00 x 147.56
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $41,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,360
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,727
School Tax: $2,100
Tax Assessed Value: $273,400
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $3,827
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Electric Previous 12 Months: $1,560
Electric Average / Month: $130
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Gas Average / Month: $142
Gas Previous 12 Months: $1,704
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Average / Month: $80
Water Previous 12 Months: $960
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Gorsten St
Directions: From Chestnut Hill S on Stenton, R on Vernon two blocks to #715 on R
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,360
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 6,446 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 222040200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
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Schools
Day Anna B School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
King Martin Luther High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
$671,000 – $812,000
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