This historic Queen Anne style Victorian home in the desirable neighborhood of Mt. Airy was the first home built by the James Gowen Estate c. 1883. Gowen Avenue has been considered one of the most beautiful Victorian streets in Philadelphia. This large home has generously proportioned rooms for entertaining, with high ceilings, crown moldings, wainscoting and unique staircase railings and newel post. This residence is fully air-conditioned with three zones, 7 bedrooms and 2.5 tiled bathrooms. A thermal glass-enclosed sun porch (30' x 15') offers casual family living and a cozy gas-fired fireplace. The expansive rear yard has beautiful gardens, a variety of specimen trees, a charming gazebo- swing, hot tub, and an above-ground lap pool measuring 12' x 40' with exceptional privacy. The property includes a driveway, parking area, and a detached 2-car garage. The property is one-block from the Mt. Airy Station, which provides commuter trains to Center City, and is close to the PA Turnpike, Rt. 309, and there’s easy access to the village of Chestnut Hill and the Wissahickon Park. Offered for the first time in 37 years, it is rare to find such an outstanding historic home to make your own, with superb outdoor space in a beautiful neighborhood setting.
Sold for $1,000,000
$1,000,000
235 E Gowen Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
7beds
4,696sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1883
0.64 Acres Lot
$1,147,700 Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$5,246 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.06M - $1.26M
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Beautiful victorian streetsHistoric homeExpansive rear yardCasual family livingHot tubLarge homeBeautiful neighborhood setting
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Listed by:
Tony Wells 267-304-3500,
Compass RE
Bought with:
Rachel Rothbard, RS285103
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2311270
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Study, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
Basement
- Area: 1989
Heating
- Heat Pump, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Mud Room
Features
- Butlers Pantry, Crown Molding, Chair Railings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Additional Stairway, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Double Entry
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Energy Efficient, Storm Window(s), Screens, Double Hung, Wood Frames
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Corner, Wood Burning, Mantel(s), Decorative, Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,685
- Total interior livable area: 4,696 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,696
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Enclosed, Deck, Terrace
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Water Fountains, Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground, Lap, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.64 Acres
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 280.00
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Sloped, Urban, Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 091042900
- Zoning: RSD3
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry, Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1883
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: East Mt Airy
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $213/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $798,300
- Annual tax amount: $11,174
- Date on market: 2/27/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Inclusions: Gazebo Swing, Garden Urn Beside The Pool, Pool Equipment, Bubbler Bird Bath, Hot Tub.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2024 | Sold | $1,000,000+1.4%$213/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2311270 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2024 | Pending sale | $986,000$210/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2311270 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $986,000$210/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2311270 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,302 +19% | $950,300 +19% |
| 2024 | $11,175 | $798,300 |
| 2023 | $11,175 +31.5% | $798,300 |
| 2022 | $8,501 | -- |
| 2021 | $8,501 +1.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $8,385 +0.9% | -- |
| 2017 | $8,312 +22.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $6,792 | -- |
| 2015 | $6,792 | -- |
| 2014 | $6,792 +4.5% | $515,200 +450.6% |
| 2012 | $6,502 | $93,568 |
| 2011 | -- | $93,568 |
| 2010 | -- | $93,568 |
| 2009 | -- | $93,568 |
| 2008 | -- | $93,568 |
| 2007 | -- | $93,568 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $87,040 |
| 2005 | -- | $87,040 |
| 2004 | -- | $87,040 +5% |
| 2003 | -- | $82,880 +9.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $75,424 +8.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $69,536 +7.7% |
| 1999 | -- | $64,576 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Mount Airy East
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Henry H. Houston Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Germantown
- 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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