SOLD MAR 2, 2026

Off market mar 2026 for $940K

$950,671

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,204/mo

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1 ba

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2,376

sq ft

234 E Benezet St, Philadelphia, PA 19118

About this home

Unbelievable opportunity to own a meticulously maintained porchfront home located on a sought after block in Chestnut Hill. This circa 1901 property has been beautifully renovated and blends tons of original character and charm with modern amenities. Features include: living room; formal dining room; gorgeous custom eat in kitchen (with Brazilian Cherry Floors, tons of cabinets and storage, bilevel island, and top of the line appliances including Viking six burner cooktop); four bedrooms with tons of closet space, two full beautiful bathrooms, full basement with ample storage, large classic covered porch with mahogany tongue-in-groove floor and tiered beautifully landscaped backyard with specimen plantings (Fuchsia Crepe Myrtle, Eastern Redbud, Oak Leaf Hydrangeas, Herb Garden, to name a few). This property is located steps from The Chestnut Hill East Commuter Line to Center City Philadelphia, all of the shopping and restaurants this neighborhood is famous for and within walking distance to the available trails and outdoor activities Fairmount Park offers (9,200 acres of permanently protected serene land).

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

3,500 sq ftLot Size

$400Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Christopher DeCaro • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

•215-247-3750 (broker)

•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Alexis McBride • Keller Williams Main Line

•610-520-0100 (broker)

•info@mainlinekw.com (broker)

Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2346820

Redfin Estimate

$950,671

$11K since sold in March 2026$22K since September

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This home's estimate is 9.9% higher than the average sale price ($865K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$750,000
A
5 beds2 baths3,005 sq ft
7812 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19118
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$930,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,394 sq ft
50 W Highland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$900,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,310 sq ft
48 W Highland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$920,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,028 sq ft
8139 Shawnee St, Philadelphia, PA 19118
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$825,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,610 sq ft
7807 Winston Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19118
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$865,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,192 sq ft
8415 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19118

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$2,529/mo

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Market trends in Chestnut Hill, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.7%

2.2% MoM

Median sale price

$930K

$195K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

4 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 234 E Benezet St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Mar 2, 2026

Sold

$940,000

$396/sq ft

BRIGHTMLS #PAPH2549086

Oct 30, 2025

Rental Removed

$5,000

$2/sq ft

Oct 18, 2025

Listed for Rent

$5,000

$2/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2528156

Oct 30, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Oct 7, 2025

Price Changed

$899,900

$379/sq ft

Sep 16, 2025

Price Changed

$950,000

$400/sq ft

Sep 4, 2025

Listed

$975,000

$410/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2346820

Aug 1, 2024

Sold

$780,000

$328/sq ft

Apr 26, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 24, 2024

Listed

$765,000

$322/sq ft

+59

Public Records

May 26, 1983

Sold

$77,500

$33/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,774 (−17.1%)

$116,700 + $467,200

$583,900

2025

$8,173 (+6.9%)

$116,700 + $467,200

$583,900

2024

$7,643

$109,200 + $436,800

$546,000

2023

$7,643 (+29.6%)

$109,200 + $436,800

$546,000

2022

$5,896

$78,343 + $342,857

$421,200

2021

$5,896

$78,343 + $342,857

$421,200

2020

$5,896 (−4.2%)

$78,343 + $342,857

$421,200

2019

$6,154 (+43.1%)

$81,765 + $357,835

$439,600

2018

$4,300

$57,139 + $250,061

$307,200

2017

$4,300 (+4.5%)

$57,139 + $250,061

$307,200

2015

$4,116

$77,000 + $230,200

$307,200

2014

$4,116 (−30.0%)

$77,000 + $230,200

$307,200

2013

$5,881 (+3.6%)

$9,001 + $51,191

$60,192

2012

$5,677 (+3.9%)

$9,001 + $51,191

$60,192

2011

$5,467 (+9.9%)

$9,001 + $51,191

$60,192

2010

$4,974

$9,001 + $51,191

$60,192

Tax history for 234 E Benezet St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,774 (−17.1%)

$116,700 + $467,200

$583,900

2025

$8,173 (+6.9%)

$116,700 + $467,200

$583,900

2024

$7,643

$109,200 + $436,800

$546,000

2023

$7,643 (+29.6%)

$109,200 + $436,800

$546,000

2022

$5,896

$78,343 + $342,857

$421,200

2021

$5,896

$78,343 + $342,857

$421,200

2020

$5,896 (−4.2%)

$78,343 + $342,857

$421,200

2019

$6,154 (+43.1%)

$81,765 + $357,835

$439,600

2018

$4,300

$57,139 + $250,061

$307,200

2017

$4,300 (+4.5%)

$57,139 + $250,061

$307,200

2015

$4,116

$77,000 + $230,200

$307,200

2014

$4,116 (−30.0%)

$77,000 + $230,200

$307,200

2013

$5,881 (+3.6%)

$9,001 + $51,191

$60,192

2012

$5,677 (+3.9%)

$9,001 + $51,191

$60,192

2011

$5,467 (+9.9%)

$9,001 + $51,191

$60,192

2010

$4,974

$9,001 + $51,191

$60,192

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

RSA-3

/WWO

/EDO

/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

Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Eighth District 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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Stone

View Information
View: Typical

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,376
Building Sq. Ft: 2,376
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: 320' E ARDLEIGH ST; LOT 25'X122'X30'X138'

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,500
Legal Lot Number: 85
Legal Block Number: 125N1
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0803
Depth Footage: 122
Front Footage: 25
Zoning Code: RSA3
County Use Description: RES-SEMI-DETACHED, 3 STORIES,

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,376
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 091077800

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Jenks John S School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Roxborough High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 101° 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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Philadelphia, PA • 19118

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$904,000 – $1.09M

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Home values near 234 E Benezet St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
223 East Benezet St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$684,223
233 East Benezet St, Philadelphia, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$593,780

Address	Redfin Estimate
219 East Benezet St, Philadelphia, PA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1425 Sq. Ft.	$606,559
231 East Benezet St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1082 Sq. Ft.	$442,723

Address	Redfin Estimate
217 East Benezet St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1425 Sq. Ft.	$618,575
229 East Benezet St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1730 Sq. Ft.	$641,041

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