A rare chance to enjoy privacy and unspoiled nature in Philadelphia. An 18th Centrury farmhouse set on a 3.2 acre secluded wooded lot surrouded by 350 acres of pemanently protected open space with rolling hills and natural treasures. Accessed via private driveway, this completely renovated 3 bedroom, 3-1/2 bathroom home retains historic character and charm. The kitchen features a soapstone island, abundant storage and counter space. Refinished original yellw pine floors, original doors and hardware throughout the home. A showstopping front porch with views of the picturesque stream and gardens. Geothermal heating and cooling system means modern day comfort in an historic setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
1.27 acresLot Size
$222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Suzanne O'Neil• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3750 (broker)
•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Christopher DeCaro• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
•215-627-6005 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003930568
Redfin Estimate
$1,784,626
$865K since sold in February 2023$112K since August
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This home's estimate is 13.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.58M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RSD-1
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/NIS
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.
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Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 21
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good To Excellent
Building Style Type: Center Hall
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Stone
Pool Information
Pool Type: Inground
Has Pool
View Information
View: Park
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 8,055
Building Sq. Ft: 8,055
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: INTERIOR LOT 1885'M/L; 2 CARS LOT SE 335'XSW140'
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 55,361
Legal Lot Number: 28
Legal Block Number: 150N1
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 1.2709
Depth Footage: 335
Front Footage: 147
Zoning Code: RSD3
County Use Description: RES-DETACHED W/DETACHED GARAGE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,055
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 212495110
Home facts updated by county records on May 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Shawmont School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 102° 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, 8 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.70M – $2.05M
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