NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $656,000 - $867,728

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,110 Sq Ft
$153/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 27, 2015

Last sale price $400,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 95% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,845/month

Highlights

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Pleasant Playground

About This Home

As of January 2015

Own a secluded, historic property in the heart of Northwest Philadelphia! This 3640 sq. ft stone center hall Arts and Crafts home in East Mt. Airy with three stories features six bedrooms, 3.5 baths (including en suite) and is tucked away on a peaceful, private .42-acre lot. Deep porch with 3 stately columns overlooks a striking split-leaf Japanese maple and a beautiful, mature plantings. Built ca. 1909 by developer Ashton Tourison as part of the original Sedgwick Farms estate. This is only the second time the property has been offered for sale outside the original owner family since it was built. Splendid Arts and Crafts design details include original oak wainscoting, pocket doors, exposed beams, inlaid hardwood floors with dark ribbon trim, built-in bookcases, window bench, deep sills, ceiling beams and other classic millwork from the era -- all in marvelous condition. Original stained glass and brass lighting fixtures are also included. Generously sized rooms with plenty of windows and lots of closet space throughout the house. First floor includes a large entry hall, spacious living room with brick and oak-trimmed working fireplace and wall-to-wall window seat. Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen and butler's pantry with marvelous glass-front and wood cabinets. Added features including morning room, servants' bell, glazed stoneware sinks, original dinner chime, radiator-heating in the ceiling of the laundry room and secret compartment with a hidden safe set this home apart. First-floor powder room, servants' stairway, main stairway. 2nd floor opens on to a hall bath and four bedrooms including master suite with its own bath. 3rd floor has two bedrooms, hall bath and generous storage. Full Walk-out basement with laundry room. Home is located on a peaceful, desirable street, with friendly neighbors and generous parking. Five-minute walk to SEPTA Sedgwick station. Schools and neighborhood shops nearby in Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. Bring Your Buyers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Orehowsky

Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors License #1757242 Listed on: 09/08/2014

Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Marissa Brooks

Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square License #RS324859

Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,748

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 136x135
  • East Facing Home
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned RSD3

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Drainage System

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mt Airy Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 13
  • Assessor Parcel Number 222216500

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,748

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Furniture
  • Inclusions: Ref, W&D, Antique Safe, Dish Washer,Original Int Screens & Shutters
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Remarks Public: Own a secluded, historic property in the heart of Northwest Philadelphia! This 3640 sq. ft stone center hall Arts and Crafts home in East Mt. Airy with three stories features six bedrooms, 3.5 baths (including en suite) and is tucked away on a peaceful, private .42-acre lot. Deep porch with 3 stately columns overlooks a striking split-leaf Japanese maple and a beautiful, mature plantings. Built ca. 1909 by developer Ashton Tourison as part of the original Sedgwick Farms estate. This is only the second time the property has been offered for sale outside the original owner family since it was built. Splendid Arts and Crafts design details include original oak wainscoting, pocket doors, exposed beams, inlaid hardwood floors with dark ribbon trim, built-in bookcases, window bench, deep sills, ceiling beams and other classic millwork from the era -- all in marvelous condition. Original stained glass and brass lighting fixtures are also included. Generously sized rooms with plenty of windows and lots of closet space throughout the house. First floor includes a large entry hall, spacious living room with brick and oak-trimmed working fireplace and wall-to-wall window seat. Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen and butler's pantry with marvelous glass-front and wood cabinets. Added features including morning room, servants' bell, glazed stoneware sinks, original dinner chime, radiator-heating in the ceiling of the laundry room and secret compartment with a hidden safe set this home apart. First-floor powder room, servants' stairway, main stairway. 2nd floor opens on to a hall bath and four bedrooms including master suite with its own bath. 3rd floor has two bedrooms, hall bath and generous storage. Full Walk-out basement with laundry room. Home is located on a peaceful, desirable street, with friendly neighbors and generous parking. Five-minute walk to SEPTA Sedgwick station. Schools and neighborhood shops nearby in Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. Bring Your Buyers.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance, Drainage System
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 5110
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5110
  • Net Sq Ft: 3640.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 126.37
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3640
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1470
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 6920

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Slate
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 285915.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 68385.00
  • Land Use Code: A48
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Dimensions: 136X135
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18326.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RSD3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1015607
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4748.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 222216500
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 01/27/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2014
Closed on
Jan 7, 2015
Sold by
Conrad Thomas and Gendall Amy
Bought by
Mellon Charles
Seller's Agent
Mark Orehowsky
Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Marissa Brooks
Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-16.67%
Current Estimated Value
$779,682

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$379,682
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1998
Sold by
Ellerbee Anthony Q and Ellerbee Jonathan
Bought by
Conrad Thomas and Gendall Amy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1995
Sold by
James Margaret Mason and First Fidelity Bank Na
Bought by
James Margaret Mason
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mellon Charles $400,000 Neshaminy Abstract Llc
Conrad Thomas $170,000 --
James Margaret Mason -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mellon Charles $325,000
Closed Mellon Charles $200,000
Closed Mellon Charles $343,000
Closed Mellon Charles $360,000
Previous Owner Gendall Amy $162,489
Previous Owner Gendall Amy $80,000
Previous Owner Gendall Amy $400,000
Previous Owner Gendall Amy $120,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/27/2015 01/27/15 Sold $400,000 -13.0% $78 / Sq Ft
12/14/2014 12/14/14 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2014 10/06/14 Price Changed $460,000 -4.2% $90 / Sq Ft
09/08/2014 09/08/14 For Sale $480,000 -- $94 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $8,288 $750,000 $150,000 $600,000
2024 $8,288 $750,000 $150,000 $600,000
2023 $8,288 $592,100 $118,420 $473,680
2022 $5,669 $592,100 $118,420 $473,680
2021 $5,669 $0 $0 $0
2020 $5,669 $0 $0 $0
2019 $5,917 $0 $0 $0
2018 $4,959 $0 $0 $0
2017 $4,959 $0 $0 $0
2016 $4,915 $0 $0 $0
2015 $4,446 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $354,300 $68,385 $285,915
2012 -- $49,568 $16,954 $32,614
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003627485

Bright MLS

APN: 222216500