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About this home
An Absolute Unicorn Of A Property— Inside & Out, For The Discerning Buyer Who Demands The Best Re-built & re-designed in 2011, there is nothing comparable to the detail & finishes both inside & out, for the discerning buyer who demands the best, this home is for you! This is an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind property, with exceptional craftsmanship, custom millwork, and uncompromising quality throughout. This home was thoughtfully constructed with premium materials and high-end finishes throughout (including all new electric-plumbing-HVAC, spray insulation, Anderson 400 Series windows, additions & roofing, EVERYTHING) and detailed custom wood trim finishes at literally every turn—a level of detail and craftsmanship rarely found, even in homes commanding several million dollars! The main level welcomes you with a beautiful living room featuring a fireplace with custom built-in bookcases and hand-scraped birch hardwood flooring that flows into the formal dining room highlighted by custom bench seating backed by a large bay window. The STUNNING great/family room showcases a vaulted, & wood beamed ceiling, custom trim and millwork, dramatic loft display, and recessed LED lighting. In fact, recessed LED lighting is thoughtfully installed throughout the entire home. The gourmet kitchen features Medallion cabinetry, quartz countertops, a hammered copper sink, black stainless-steel appliances, custom 3-D wood backsplash, and a large island with seating. Custom high-end finishes continue throughout, extensive trim and woodwork. The second floor offers three bedrooms, including two with vaulted ceilings and skylights, while a fourth bedroom is conveniently located on the main level which can also be used as an office etc. . Two beautifully renovated modern full baths, plus a stylish main-level half bath, complete the living spaces. The finished basement adds even more living space with a full-size wet bar featuring cabinetry w/ granite counters & wine fridge , electric fireplace, and laundry area. Outside, this huge private corner lot is a true retreat, featuring professional landscaping, attractive fencing w/ lighting, two patios, a tranquil pond, and a charming dollhouse-style shed. A 4+ car driveway leads to an impressive detached garage that is finished and heated, complete with its own bathroom and attic. Additional highlights include two-zone 90% efficiency heating and two-zone central air, a full house filtration sysytem and a 3 phase filtration system in kitchen, and 99% copper plumbing. There are homes that have been renovated, and then there are homes where virtually every detail has been thoughtfully designed and custom crafted. This is the latter. With a level of craftsmanship, materials, and custom finishes rarely seen in today’s market, this is a property for the buyer who appreciates the very best—and understands the value of owning something truly exceptional and difficult to replicate. Excellent location nestled along one of the outermost blocks of Fox Chase neighboring Rockledge & Pine Valley, very close proximity to the train station and Pennypack Park. Better than new construction, rarely does a home of this caliber come to market, it is truly in a class of it's own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$279Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Matt Dorsey• Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
Fox Chase, located between Pennypack Park and the Roosevelt Boulevard corridor, is a residential and commuter-friendly Philadelphia neighborhood with leafy streets and a rail terminus. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fox Chase SEPTA Station area near Oxford Avenue, where corner shops, takeout counters, and everyday services set a steady, local rhythm. Brick twins and detached homes mix with mid-century apartment buildings, giving blocks a varied, lived-in streetscape. Pennypack Park’s trails and creek edges shape weekend routines and the neighborhood’s green backdrop. Community touchstones include the historic Fox Chase Farm, the Ryerss Museum & Library, and the Fox Chase Cancer Center campus.
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Offer insights
8400 Rising Sun Ave · $599,000
$599K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $599K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
9 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fully finished basement
Excellent property condition
Estimated living area
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
One bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (all upper levels)
One half bathroom on the main level
Heating & cooling
90% forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Corner property
Lot dimensions approximately 113 x 113
Home design
Detached property
Shingle roof
Effective major remodel in 2016
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Detached rear-entry garage (1 garage space)
Driveway with about 4 spaces
Additional off-street and on-street parking (total ~5 parking spaces)
Construction
Stone construction
Permanent foundation
Year built recorded by assessor
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
2+ access exits (accessibility feature)
Electricity and solar
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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
Far Northeast Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Airport Hazard Control Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Oct 31, 2014 • Final
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Repipe the first and second floors of the building.
Plumbing
Mar 7, 2012 • Final
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Perform a total electrical rewire of a single-family home with an existing electrical service. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code.
Electrical
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 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19111
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8400 Rising Sun Ave
$604,491
$5,491 over list price of $599K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $413K to $675K.