42 Summit St Philadelphia, PA 19118
Chestnut Hill Neighborhood
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,230
Sq Ft
0.6
Acres
Highlights
- 0.6 Acre Lot
- 4-minute walk to Chestnut Hill East
- 3 Fireplaces
- Wood Flooring
- Victorian Architecture
- No HOA
About This Home
As of May 2025Welcome to 42 Summit Street with a handsome stone wall and circular driveway to greet you! This home, designed in an Italianate/Second Empire style circa 1863 by renowned surveyor and architect J.C. Sidney, was occupied by prominent Chestnut Hillers the Heebner Family for 74 years! The home received a significant upgrade in 1887 when details were added like the glorious wraparound porch, inlaid and parquet flooring, a summer kitchen/butler pantry, and main bedroom suite. There are countless original details, including exquisite murals uncovered on many ceilings (with more for the next owners to uncover!), molding and woodwork, that make this home a true treat that unfolds before your eyes. Along with historic significance, you have a layout and updated kitchen renovation that are a necessity for everyday living. The home offers 11 ft ceilings, multiple fireplaces, and central air! On the first floor there is a large living room, sitting room, proper dining room, powder room with a 17th Century sink from Italy, and expanded kitchen. The current owners contracted this thoughtful kitchen renovation in 2016, which expanded the footprint, painstakingly restored some original cabinetry, and added new cabinets, Thermador and SubZero appliances, and glorious soapstone countertops and sink. Climb the beautiful, carved staircase to the second floor, home to the main bedroom suite. Updated by the current owners to include custom-painted French doors and numerous antique elements like Belgian paving tiles and decorative shower tiles. Three more nicely sized bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the second floor. On the third floor, there are three more bedrooms and a full bath(with cast iron clawfoot tub), giving you the option of spreading out to have a possible office, nanny suite, or to tuck your in-laws. Additional upgrades include a new roof on the 1st and 2nd levels(2022) and a new HVAC(2016, including conversion from oil to gas). Outdoor space abounds, where there is a flat side yard and nice backyard complete with a brick patio for your grill. (And for those interested in athletic karma, the backyard is currently a training site for a reigning World Champion) There are numerous trees in the yard including tulip magnolia, blue wisteria, and Japanese maple. You'll be 30 minutes to downtown Philadelphia or conveniently 2 turns to 309 to Trenton for the Amtrak train to NYC. You're just steps away from all Chestnut Hill has to offer with easy walkability to boutique shopping, fine dining and street festivals, Chestnut Hill Farmers Market, beautiful Wissahickon Valley Park, Chestnut Hill West AND East Regional Rail lines. A walkable and sublime lifestyle in every way. Don't miss your chance to live the life on Summit Street!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 03/12/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,061
Year Built
- Built in 1863
Lot Details
- 0.6 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 105.00 x 249.00
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned RSD1
Parking
- Circular Driveway
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Siding
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 4,230 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- 3 Fireplaces
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Central Air
- Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
- Radiator
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- On Site Septic
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Chestnut Hill Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 119
- Assessor Parcel Number 091130010
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 12, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Erdos Michael and Anhalt Diana
Bought by
Ks Otherside Llc
Seller's Agent
Kim Whetzel
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nanci Fitzgerald
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200,000
13.33%
Views
82
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$29,798
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.92%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,097,471
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$572,731
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 30, 2009
Sold by
Erdos Robert W and Erdos Erda
Bought by
Erdos Michael and Anhalt Diana
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$790,000
Interest Rate
4.93%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 9, 2006
Sold by
Cartus Financial Corp
Bought by
Erdos Robert W
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 15, 2006
Sold by
Twyman Mark C and Casciola Jeanne M
Bought by
Cartus Financial Corp and Cendant Mobility Financial Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 14, 2001
Sold by
Lesnick Howard and Schodt Carolyn M
Bought by
Twyman Mark C and Casciola Jeanne M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,700,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | $883,500 | None Available | |
| Deed | $959,000 | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $959,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $668,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,100,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $115,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $790,000 | Seller Take Back | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 05/15/25 | Sold | $1,700,000 | +13.3% | $402 / Sq Ft |
| 03/19/2025 03/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/12/2025 03/12/25 | For Sale | $1,500,000 | -- | $355 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,862 | $1,290,300 | $258,000 | $1,032,300 |
| 2024 | $13,862 | $1,290,300 | $258,000 | $1,032,300 |
| 2023 | $13,862 | $990,300 | $198,060 | $792,240 |
| 2022 | $9,656 | $945,300 | $198,060 | $747,240 |
| 2021 | $10,286 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $10,286 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $10,735 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $9,423 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $9,423 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $9,004 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $8,619 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $673,200 | $302,342 | $370,858 |
| 2012 | -- | $102,720 | $22,326 | $80,394 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kim Whetzel
Seller's Agent in 2025
Kim Whetzel
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
(215) 870-3138
41 in this area
100 Total Sales
-
Nanci Fitzgerald
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Nanci Fitzgerald
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
(215) 805-0447
15 in this area
60 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAPH2452586
APN: 091130010
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