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About this home
Nestled in the charming Roxborough neighborhood, this delightful Colonial twin home offers a perfect blend of classic elegance and modern comfort. Built in 1969, this residence has been lovingly maintained and features a spacious layout that invites you to create lasting memories. With five generous bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, this home is designed to accommodate both relaxation and entertainment. The fully finished basement provides additional living space, perfect for a cozy family room, home office, or play area. Imagine hosting gatherings in the inviting living room, where natural light pours in through large windows, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the kitchen, where culinary dreams come to life. Parking is a breeze with a driveway that accommodates two vehicles, along with additional on-street options for guests. The location is a true gem, offering easy access to local parks, shops, and dining options, making it a convenient choice for those who appreciate community living. This home is not just a place to live; it's a sanctuary where you can unwind and recharge. With its blend of comfort, style, and functionality, this property is ready to welcome you home. Don't miss the opportunity to make this charming Roxborough residence your own!
Andorra, located between Roxborough and Chestnut Hill, is a residential and hillside Philadelphia neighborhood with wooded slopes and winding roads. Ridge Avenue concentrates the area’s everyday rhythm, where small storefronts, takeout counters, and service shops line the corridor. Mid-century splits and stone colonials sit on larger lots, and many streets feel buffered by trees. The Wissahickon Valley Park edge shapes local routines with trailheads and creekside paths. The Andorra Shopping Center and the nearby Valley Green Inn act as familiar gathering points tied to errands and weekend walks. SEPTA’s Ivy Ridge station links the neighborhood to Center City without changing its quiet, elevated feel.
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Offer insights
839 W Bells Mill Rd · $469,000
$468K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $468K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
20 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.7%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full, fully finished basement
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the upper level
One bedroom on the lower level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms on the upper level
One full bathroom on the lower level
One half bathroom on the main level
Three full bathrooms total
One half bathroom total
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (natural gas)
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
No tidal water
Home design
Semi-detached property
Construction primarily masonry
Parking
Two total garage and parking spaces
Driveway with two spaces
On-street parking available
Construction
Block foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures noted
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Ownership is fee simple
Above-grade finished area reported by assessor
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Back on the market due to a glitch in buyer financing at the last minute. FHA appraisal in at a higher price than the current asking price. Clean title. This house is ready to go! Deceptively expansive home in a wonderful Roxborough location. Walking distance to Forbidden Drive, steps to the bus, minutes to the train, easy access to center city, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill and the suburbs, all wrapped up in a spacious home. Four bedrooms plus an optional basement bedroom, three and a half baths, large kitchen, never ending finished basement?the list goes on and on with this house. Closet space is amazing as well. This house lives much bigger than it seems from the street. Enter into the main level and to the left you find a large, light filled living room, to the right is a large formal dining room leading through to a large eat in kitchen, newly updated with a great layout. Heading upstairs you find gleaming hardwood floors, a great sized master bedroom with ensuite bath, three other bedrooms?all a good size and a hall bath. Moving to the basement, this incredible large space offers endless possibilities. With a private entrance, a full bath and a private room, it could be an in-law suite, a home office or ultimate man cave are also great options. A sliding door to the fully fenced, private backyard brings lots of light in and creates great entertaining space for the warmer months. An expanded driveway offering two car parking tops the list of conveniences as well.
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH252916
Aug 15, 2005
Sold
$257,000
$146/sq ft
Jul 18, 2005
Listing Removed
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Jun 2, 2005
Listed
$257,000
$146/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,698
$67,120 + $268,480
$335,600
2025
$4,698 (+13.3%)
$67,120 + $268,480
$335,600
2024
$4,146
$59,240 + $236,960
$296,200
2023
$4,146 (+8.6%)
$59,240 + $236,960
$296,200
2022
$3,819
$40,920 + $231,880
$272,800
2021
$3,819
$40,920 + $231,880
$272,800
2020
$3,819 (+3.6%)
$40,920 + $231,880
$272,800
2019
$3,686 (+6.4%)
$39,495 + $223,805
$263,300
2018
$3,465
$37,125 + $210,375
$247,500
2017
$3,464 (+4.4%)
$37,125 + $210,375
$247,500
2015
$3,317
$49,906 + $197,594
$247,500
2014
$3,316 (+24.8%)
$49,906 + $197,594
$247,500
2013
$2,658 (+3.6%)
$2,818 + $24,382
$27,200
2012
$2,566 (+3.9%)
$2,818 + $24,382
$27,200
2011
$2,470 (+9.9%)
$2,818 + $24,382
$27,200
2010
$2,248
$2,818 + $24,382
$27,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
28 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
2,804 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,760
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,760
Year built
1969
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
214120128
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 30, 2026.
RSA-3
/NIS
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/WWO
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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Mar 29, 2011 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Remove and replace sanitary curb traps.
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.
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 102° 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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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19128
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Sun exposure
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.2 hrs
3.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 839 W Bells Mill Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $410,000 and $545,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $410K to $545K.