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).
Sold for $780,000
$780,000
234 E Benezet St, Philadelphia, PA 19118
4beds
2,876sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,500 Square Feet Lot
$1,060,100 Zestimate®
$271/sqft
$4,087 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,060,100
$880,000 - $1.27M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christopher DeCaro 215-429-2735,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Bought with:
Alexis McBride, RS331156
Keller Williams Main Line
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2346820
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 500
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Other, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Heated, Wood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,876
- Total interior livable area: 2,876 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,376
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Flood Lights, Lawn Sprinkler, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights, Water Fountains, Other
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 122.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 091077800
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat,Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Fire Sprinkler System
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $271/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $546,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,642
- Date on market: 4/24/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: All Items Specified In The Seller's Property Disclosure Statement
- Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Listing removed | $899,900$313/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2528156 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $899,900-5.3%$313/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2528156 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $950,000-2.6%$330/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2528156 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $975,000+25%$339/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2528156 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2024 | Sold | $780,000+2%$271/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2346820 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2024 | Contingent | $765,000$266/sqft |
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| 4/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $765,000$266/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2346820 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Jenks John S SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
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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