Welcome to this charming three-story English Cotswold style twin situated right in the heart of Chestnut Hill. Enter into this 5 bedroom/2bathroom home through a sunny vestibule. The large living room has a fireplace and built-in bookcases with a window seat in between. The dining room looks out through French doors to a delightful cottage garden complete with patio, awning and a charming Amish built shed for garden tools. The Kitchen features carrara marble counter tops, stainless steel appliances, including a commercial-grade range, a Liechberr refrigerator, a built-in wine cooler and a sunny breakfast room sitting area, surrounded by views of the garden. The second and third floors host three bedrooms, one used as a sitting room and two full baths with wonderful light. Upgrades include new central air unit, replacement windows in first and second floor, a new sewer line throughout the house and to the street and a new sprinkler system in the fenced garden. Just steps away from all of the conveniences that Chestnut Hill has to offer, including shops, schools, trains to Center City and close proximity to the many trails of Fairmount Park. This is a gem!
TownhomeProperty Type
1921Year Built
2,613 sq ftLot Size
$308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ellen Goodwin• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3750 (broker)
•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Jan LeSuer• Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Welcome home to this charming three-story English Cotswold style twin in desirable Chestnut Hill location just 1 block from Germantown Avenue and train station. Enter this 5 Bedroom/2 Bathroom home through a sunny vestibule into the large living room with lovely brick fireplace, built in bookcases and built-in window seat. Spacious dining room with French doors lead to rear brick patio and private, fully enclosed yard and garden perfect for summer entertaining. Chef's Eat-in Kitchen features carrara marble counter tops, timeless white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances including Liebherr refrigerator commercial-grade range, wine refrigerator opens to the bright breakfast room with double sets of French doors overlooking rear yard with gorgeous mature plantings. Ascend to the second floor with 3 bedrooms (one is currently used as a home office) plus hall bathroom. Third floor includes 2 additional guest bedrooms plus full bathroom. Basement has been partially finished including laundry room plus entertaining area perfect for media room/play room/gym. Just steps away from the shops, markets, cafes and restaurants along Germantown Avenue. Easy access to Center City, the suburbs, major highways and Fairmount Park.
TREND #6373467
Jun 12, 2014
Sold
$495,000
$191/sq ft
Apr 21, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2014
Listed
$482,000
$186/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003625465
Jun 13, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 12, 2014
Sold
$495,000
$191/sq ft
Apr 18, 2014
Listed
$482,000
$186/sq ft
+13
This charming three-story English Cotswold style twin includes five bedrooms and two baths. Enter through the sunny vestibule into the large living room with brick fireplace and built in bookcases. Spacious dining room with french doors lead to the covered back brick patio and private, fully fenced yard and garden. Outstanding cooks kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, commercial range, granite countertops and wine fridge opens to the sunny breakfast/sitting room with two sets of french doors. Central air, new replacement windows throughout and refinished hardwood floors. Just steps away from the heart of Chestnut Hill, a wonderful Philadelphia neighborhood, with its trains, shops, schools and Fairmount Park. Absolute perfection!
TREND #5529082
Aug 14, 2009
Sold
$455,000
$175/sq ft
May 7, 2009
Listed
$467,500
$180/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005250960
Aug 14, 2009
Sold
$455,000
$175/sq ft
Jun 17, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 7, 2009
Listed
$467,500
$180/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH401052
May 28, 1999
Sold
$230,000
$89/sq ft
Apr 10, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 1999
Listed
$230,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 9, 1994
Sold
$145,500
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,491 (−14.2%)
$141,320 + $565,280
$706,600
2025
$9,891 (+16.0%)
$141,320 + $565,280
$706,600
2024
$8,528
$121,840 + $487,360
$609,200
2023
$8,528 (+52.0%)
$121,840 + $487,360
$609,200
2022
$5,609
$74,530 + $326,170
$400,700
2021
$5,609
$74,530 + $326,170
$400,700
2020
$5,609 (−4.2%)
$74,530 + $326,170
$400,700
2019
$5,854 (+20.7%)
$73,896 + $344,304
$418,200
2018
$4,852
$61,244 + $285,356
$346,600
2017
$4,851 (+4.4%)
$61,244 + $285,356
$346,600
2015
$4,644
$55,491 + $291,109
$346,600
2014
$4,644 (+56.3%)
$55,491 + $291,109
$346,600
2013
$2,970 (+3.6%)
$6,503 + $23,897
$30,400
2012
$2,867 (+3.9%)
$6,503 + $23,897
$30,400
2011
$2,761 (+9.9%)
$6,503 + $23,897
$30,400
2010
$2,512
$6,503 + $23,897
$30,400
Tax history for 7945 Winston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,491 (−14.2%)
$141,320 + $565,280
$706,600
2025
$9,891 (+16.0%)
$141,320 + $565,280
$706,600
2024
$8,528
$121,840 + $487,360
$609,200
2023
$8,528 (+52.0%)
$121,840 + $487,360
$609,200
2022
$5,609
$74,530 + $326,170
$400,700
2021
$5,609
$74,530 + $326,170
$400,700
2020
$5,609 (−4.2%)
$74,530 + $326,170
$400,700
2019
$5,854 (+20.7%)
$73,896 + $344,304
$418,200
2018
$4,852
$61,244 + $285,356
$346,600
2017
$4,851 (+4.4%)
$61,244 + $285,356
$346,600
2015
$4,644
$55,491 + $291,109
$346,600
2014
$4,644 (+56.3%)
$55,491 + $291,109
$346,600
2013
$2,970 (+3.6%)
$6,503 + $23,897
$30,400
2012
$2,867 (+3.9%)
$6,503 + $23,897
$30,400
2011
$2,761 (+9.9%)
$6,503 + $23,897
$30,400
2010
$2,512
$6,503 + $23,897
$30,400
*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
5
Baths
2
Stories
2.5
Lot width
27 ft.
Lot depth
98 ft.
Lot size
2,593 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,250
Year built
1921
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
091245900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RSA-3
/EDO
/WWO
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-3 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
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Aug 20, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
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Plumbing
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