We are delighted to offer for sale an absolutely exquisite custom home in one of Chestnut Hill’s most desirable locations. Built just 2 years ago by Blake Development, one of Philadelphia's finest custom builders, on just under an acre. Tucked in the midst of 37 acres of green space preserved in perpetuity by The Natural Lands Trust, at the edge of Fairmount Park, this is an opportunity not to be missed. The home is designed with a thoughtful open floor plan offering approximately 7100 square feet on three levels. Exterior materials include board and batten, Hardie plank, Wissahickon schist stone and a cedar shake roof providing a traditional Pennsylvania farm house style, combined with a contemporary architectural design. Enter the very gracious foyer, with spectacular eat-in gourmet kitchen and family room with stone fireplace to your left. Study, living room with fireplace, dining room and powder room to your right. Enjoy the fabulous park views from a covered, screened porch. Kitchen features include Wolf and SubZero appliances, large island, and custom cabinetry with marble countertops. The mudroom features built-in cubbies, a large food pantry, and second powder room, attached two car garage. Upstairs, a spacious master bedroom suite complete with large walk-in closet, master bath with soaking tub and shower. Designed for today's living in mind the three additional bedrooms, all with ensuite baths. Generous laundry room, ample storage and hardwood floors throughout. Large lower level, beautifully finished with high ceilings, game room, bar, media/sound system, gym and wine cellar. Outside a woodland paradise with mature landscape plan, privacy wall and pool with flagstone surround and terraces. Just steps away from a world class sports facility, hike or bike in the wilderness of the Wissahickon trails, all the time just a short walk to Chestnut Hill shopping, restaurants, schools and a short train ride to Center City. * 8 years remain on real estate tax abatement on improvements.
Single-familyProperty Type
2018Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$754Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kim Whetzel• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
•215-298-9415 (broker)
Bought with Elizabeth Convery• Compass RE
•267-435-8015 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH1023186
Redfin Estimate
$3,958,846
$534K since sold in December 2021$297K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 104.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.94M) of 6 comparable homes.
We are delighted to offer for sale an absolutely exquisite custom home in one of Chestnut Hill’s most desirable locations. Built just 2 years ago by Blake Development, one of Philadelphia's finest custom builders, on just under an acre. Tucked in the midst of 37 acres of green space preserved in perpetuity by The Natural Lands Trust, at the edge of Fairmount Park, this is an opportunity not to be missed. The home is designed with a thoughtful open floor plan offering approximately 7100 square feet on three levels. Exterior materials include board and batten, Hardie plank, Wissahickon schist stone and a cedar shake roof providing a traditional Pennsylvania farm house style, combined with a contemporary architectural design. Enter the very gracious foyer, with spectacular eat-in gourmet kitchen and family room with stone fireplace to your left. Study, living room with fireplace, dining room and powder room to your right. Enjoy the fabulous park views from a covered, screened porch. Kitchen features include Wolf and SubZero appliances, large island, and custom cabinetry with marble countertops. The mudroom features built-in cubbies, a large food pantry, and second powder room, attached two car garage. Upstairs, a spacious master bedroom suite complete with large walk-in closet, master bath with soaking tub and shower. Designed for today's living in mind the three additional bedrooms, all with ensuite baths. Generous laundry room, ample storage and hardwood floors throughout. Large lower level, beautifully finished with high ceilings, game room, bar, media/sound system, gym and wine cellar. Outside a woodland paradise with mature landscape plan, privacy wall and pool with flagstone surround and terraces. Just steps away from a world class sports facility, hike or bike in the wilderness of the Wissahickon trails, all the time just a short walk to Chestnut Hill shopping, restaurants, schools and a short train ride to Center City. * 8 years remain on real estate tax abatement on improvements.
BRIGHT MLS #1002770602
Jun 25, 2019
Sold
$2,700,000
$514/sq ft
Apr 13, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 13, 2019
Contingent
—
Mar 7, 2019
Relisted
—
Mar 7, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 2018
Listed
$2,750,000
$524/sq ft
+17
Blake Development, one of Philadelphia's premier custom builders is delighted to offer for sale an exciting new project in Chestnut Hill. A beautiful custom home on just under one acre, surrounded by 37 acres of green space recently preserved in perpetuity by The Natural Lands Trust, at the edge of Fairmount Park. The home is designed with a thoughtful open floor plan offering approximately 7100 square feet on two levels. Exterior materials include board and batten, Hardie plank, Wissahickon schist stone and cedar shake roof providing a traditional Pennsylvania farm house style, combined with a contemporary architectural design. Enter the very gracious foyer with breakfast room, spectacular kitchen and family room with stone fireplace to your left. Study, living room with fireplace, dining room and powder room to your right. The custom kitchen offers Wolf and SubZero appliances, large island and custom cabinetry. The mudroom features built-in cubbies, a large food pantry, and second powder room opening into the attached two car garage. Enjoy the fabulous park views from a covered, screened porch. Upstairs, a spacious master bedroom suite complete with large walk-in closet, master bath with soaking tub and shower. Designed for today's living in mind the three/four additional bedrooms, all with ensuite baths. Generous laundry room, ample storage and hardwood floors throughout. Large lower level, beautifully finished with high ceilings, game room, bar, home theatre, gym and wine cellar. Outside a woodland paradise with mature shrubbery, privacy wall and pool with flagstone surround and terraces. Truly a unique opportunity to enjoy one of the areas very best locations! Just steps away from a world class sports facility, hike or bike in the wilderness of the Wissahickon trails, all the time just a short walk to Chestnut Hill shopping, restaurants, schools and a short train ride to Center City. * 10-year tax abatement on improvements.
BRIGHT MLS #1001953970
Aug 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Mar 15, 2018
Listed
$2,495,000
$475/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000366462
Jun 16, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Mar 15, 2018
Listed
$2,495,000
$475/sq ft
TREND #6985291
Jun 15, 2017
Sold
$675,000
$129/sq ft
May 19, 2017
Pending
—
May 17, 2017
Listed
$675,000
$129/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003250789
Jun 16, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jun 15, 2017
Sold
$675,000
$129/sq ft
May 17, 2017
Listed
$675,000
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,691
$620,840 + $2,483,360
$3,104,200
2025
$8,691 (+15.0%)
$620,840 + $2,483,360
$3,104,200
2024
$7,559
$540,000 + $2,160,000
$2,700,000
2023
$7,559 (−80.4%)
$540,000 + $2,160,000
$2,700,000
2022
$38,634 (+11.6%)
$1,044,660 + $1,715,340
$2,760,000
2021
$34,633 (+136.8%)
$1,044,660 + $1,715,340
$2,760,000
2020
$14,623 (+41.4%)
$1,044,660 + $1,715,340
$2,760,000
2019
$10,340 (+24.2%)
$221,610 + $517,090
$738,700
2018
$8,323
$178,380 + $416,220
$594,600
2017
$8,323 (+4.5%)
$178,380 + $416,220
$594,600
2015
$7,968
$124,000 + $470,600
$594,600
2014
$7,967 (−45.2%)
$124,000 + $470,600
$594,600
2013
$14,539 (+3.6%)
$45,147 + $103,653
$148,800
2012
$14,035 (+3.9%)
$45,147 + $103,653
$148,800
2011
$13,514 (+9.9%)
$45,147 + $103,653
$148,800
2010
$12,297
$45,147 + $103,653
$148,800
Tax history for 724 Saint Andrews Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,691
$620,840 + $2,483,360
$3,104,200
2025
$8,691 (+15.0%)
$620,840 + $2,483,360
$3,104,200
2024
$7,559
$540,000 + $2,160,000
$2,700,000
2023
$7,559 (−80.4%)
$540,000 + $2,160,000
$2,700,000
2022
$38,634 (+11.6%)
$1,044,660 + $1,715,340
$2,760,000
2021
$34,633 (+136.8%)
$1,044,660 + $1,715,340
$2,760,000
2020
$14,623 (+41.4%)
$1,044,660 + $1,715,340
$2,760,000
2019
$10,340 (+24.2%)
$221,610 + $517,090
$738,700
2018
$8,323
$178,380 + $416,220
$594,600
2017
$8,323 (+4.5%)
$178,380 + $416,220
$594,600
2015
$7,968
$124,000 + $470,600
$594,600
2014
$7,967 (−45.2%)
$124,000 + $470,600
$594,600
2013
$14,539 (+3.6%)
$45,147 + $103,653
$148,800
2012
$14,035 (+3.9%)
$45,147 + $103,653
$148,800
2011
$13,514 (+9.9%)
$45,147 + $103,653
$148,800
2010
$12,297
$45,147 + $103,653
$148,800
*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
RSD-1
/EDO
/NIS
/WWO
Residential Single-Family Detached-1 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
Eighth District Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Jun 6, 2019 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Install a new water service, house trap, drain, and fresh air inlet. Install plumbing stacks, area drains, a tankless water heater, and gas piping for appliances. Complete rough-in plumbing for domestic water, sanitary fixtures, and a basement ejector pit.
Plumbing
Jun 6, 2019 • Final
Bp_mech
Install new heating and air conditioning units with ductwork in a single-family home.
HVAC
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 Sq. Ft: 1,635
Basement Type: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 13
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good To Excellent
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame Siding
Pool Information
Pool Type: Inground
Has Pool
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 5,250
Building Sq. Ft: 6,885
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 293'3 1/4" E OF; CB & BK GAR & IN GR POOL
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 31,000
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: 158N5
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.7117
Depth Footage: 200
Front Footage: 155
Zoning Code: RSD1
County Use Description: RES-DETACHED WITH GARAGE, 2 ST
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,250
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2018
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 092182830
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jenks John S School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 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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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19118
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$3.76M – $4.55M
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