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Sold for $650,000
  • $650,000

    229 E Highland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

    4beds
    2,080sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1920
    3,057 Square Feet Lot
    $717,800 Zestimate®
    $313/sqft
    $3,447 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $717,800

    $675,000 - $768,000

    $3,447/mo

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    What's special

    Located on a quiet, Sycamore-lined street at the top of sought after Chestnut Hill, this 4 bedroom 2 bath home is a must see! Just steps from the independent shops and restaurants of Germantown Avenue, this house has great interior spaces and charm to spare. The main entrance is on the side of the home creating a lovely center hall/ foyer flanked by the living room and dining room. The living room offers a good size closet and glass french doors to the front sunroom; a perfect space for an office or playroom etc. The dining room has plenty of space for entertaining and is next to the eat in kitchen. Don’t miss the FULL bathroom on the first floor which includes a stall shower. The kitchen includes plenty of counter space including a peninsula island, ample cabinet space, 2 sinks and stainless appliances. Upstairs you are greeted with a light filled 2nd floor hallway with a skylight, 4 bedrooms and a recently and tastefully renovated bathroom. One of the bedrooms also serves as a laundry room with a stackable washer and dryer. Additional wonderful features and upgrades of this home include, hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, original charm and details, central air on the first floor, exterior access from the basement, newer roof and upgraded electrical panel, and much more (please see attached upgrade list). Enjoy the low maintenance fenced in back garden patio with access to the back alley/driveway and the oversized detached garage. A turnkey, low maintenance, move in ready home.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Megan Cornely 267-625-6282,

    Compass RE

    Bought with:

    Kristin McFeely, RS288562

    Compass RE

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2395690MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Radiator, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Natural Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Rough Bath Plumb
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,080
    • Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,080
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Detached, On Street, Off Street
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 3,057 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20.00 x 153.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 091119900
    • Zoning: RSA5
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Stone
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $313/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $581,300
    • Annual tax amount: $8,137
    • Date on market: 9/11/2024
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator All In As Is Condition. Plant In The 2nd Floor Hallway
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/14/2024Sold$650,000$313/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2395690 Report a problem
    11/6/2024Pending sale$650,000$313/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2395690 Report a problem
    9/17/2024Contingent$650,000$313/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2395690 Report a problem
    9/11/2024Listed for sale$650,000+64.6%$313/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2395690 Report a problem
    4/21/2015Sold$395,000$190/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/16/2015Listed for sale$395,000$190/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6534881 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,332 +14.7%$666,700 +14.7%
    2024$8,137 $581,300
    2023$8,137 +42.8%$581,300
    2022$5,697 --
    2021$5,697 -4.2%--
    2018$5,946 +10.4%--
    2017$5,386 +70.8%--
    2016$3,154 --
    2015$3,154 --
    2014$3,154 $255,300 +562.6%
    2012-- $38,528
    2011-- $38,528
    2010-- $38,528
    2009-- $38,528
    2008-- $38,528
    2007-- $38,528 +7.5%
    2006-- $35,840
    2005-- $35,840
    2004-- $35,840 +4.7%
    2003-- $34,240 +16.6%
    2002-- $29,376 +4.1%
    2000-- $28,224
    1999-- $28,224
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: The School District Of Philadelphia

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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