Unique and rarely offered granite carriage house on a quiet street in the historic Gowen Estate area. The main level is an open floor plan, with living, dining and kitchen area, plus full bathroom and master bedroom. Kitchen has all modern amenities with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, gas cooking, built-in wine cooler and an island with a breakfast counter. A stone, wood-burning fireplace graces the living room. Master bedroom features a large walk in closet. Additionally a bright upper level office with a small but charming play space and cupola is reached via a spiral staircase. Lower level is centered by a large family room (currently houses a billiard table) adjoined by a TV room with an exposed brick wall and 2 more bedrooms as well as a state of the art full bath room. Heater/laundry room as well as a large workshop with stone/brick flooring and vestibule at street level round out this lower level. Flooring on the main level is oak hardwood, lower level is bamboo and office is new laminate. Many new windows allow for a light filled house. Back yard features an award winning perennial garden with flagstone patio, screened gazebo and small pond with fountain. Improvements during present ownership are too numerous to list, but are attached to the sellers' disclosure. 1/2 block from train station and in walking distance to shops and restaurants. Ample on-street parking.
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
4,455 sq ftLot Size
$269Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ingrid Brown• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3750 (broker)
•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Melinda Coughlin• Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
53 ft.
Lot depth
99 ft.
Lot size
4,455 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,200
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
091192600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSD-3
/EDO
/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
Eighth District Overlay District
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Dec 7, 2023 • Final
General permit minor
Perform minor construction work at the property in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Ensure all required pedestrian protection is in place prior to the start of work.
Roofing
May 23, 2018 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Remove and replace the sanitary house trap for a single-family home. All excavations and plumbing trenches must have approved shoring in place for inspection.
Plumbing
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Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $238,909
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Property Green Features
Remarks: High efficiency, natural gas fired condensing boiler, serving 3 zones. Installation of replacement windows with double paned glass. Installation of LED lights. Installation of 'solar screen' on the exterior of the skylights. Installed top mounted fluff damper on fireplace. Addition of storm window on the large front (hay)door in dining area. Two stage water saving toilet flush hardware. Insulation of carriage house door on lower level. All lower level windows (except doors) are double paned. Walkability factor: 69, good trains: 56, Bikeable: 54.
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloping, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 53X99
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $89,991
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $328,900
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $4,604
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service
Gas, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Cross Street: GOWEN AVE.
Directions: North on Germantown, right on E. Gowen, right on Ardleigh, right on Wadsworth, right on Sprague. Sprague is a one way street.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,200
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,455 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 091192600
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Henry H. Houston Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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
5/10 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
$819,000 – $992,000
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