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  • $1,241,300

    239 E Gowen Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119

    6beds
    4baths
    5,901sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1895
    0.66 Acres Lot
    $1,241,300 Zestimate®
    $210/sqft
    $6,367 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,241,300

    $1.04M - $1.48M

    $6,367/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Ready for spring. Freshly painted rooms will greet you. This superb house designed by Frank G. Pierson in 1895 combines sumptuous Victorian detail with Colonial symmetry. It has been featured twice on the Gowen Estate House Tour. The formal living room and grand dining room will accomodate a crowd or relax with a quiet cup of coffee in the charming garden room overlooking the secluded gardens. The spacious rooms are well appointed with large windows, fine woodwork, 6 fireplaces, stained glass and inlaid floors. There is a second floor library and first floor den, an elevator and large breakfast/family room. Six bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths. Enjoy outside living on the wide porches, patio and in-ground pool in private grounds with mature speciman plantings. Up to date mechanical systems. The house is conveniently located 1 block from commuter train station. Close to shops in Chesnut Hill.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Other
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,901 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 0.66 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 091043000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1895

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $210/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,164,600
    • Annual tax amount: $16,302

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/10/2017Sold$522,240-17.1%$89/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/31/2012Sold$630,000-6.7%$107/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/5/2011Price change$675,000-14.6%$114/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5860911 Report a problem
    7/1/2011Price change$790,000-7.1%$134/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5860911 Report a problem
    5/20/2011Price change$850,000-4.5%$144/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5860911 Report a problem
    3/30/2011Listed for sale$890,000$151/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5860911 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,302 +20.9%$1,164,600 +20.9%
    2024$13,480 $963,000
    2023$13,480 +61%$963,000
    2022$8,371 --
    2021$8,371 -4.2%--
    2018$8,736 +8.5%--
    2017$8,055 -83.9%--
    2016$50,028 --
    2015$50,028 --
    2014$50,028 $512,000 +507.4%
    2012-- $84,288
    2011-- $84,288
    2010-- $84,288
    2009-- $84,288
    2008-- $84,288
    2007-- $84,288 +7.5%
    2006-- $78,400
    2005-- $78,400
    2004-- $78,400 +5.2%
    2003-- $74,560 +9.8%
    2002-- $67,936 +8.5%
    2000-- $62,624 +7.7%
    1999-- $58,144
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    Neighborhood: Mount Airy East

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Philadelphia

    Source: The 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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    Estimated market value
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