Perfectly situated on a quiet, tree lined street in a fabulous Top of the Hill location, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath row home has all the charm you would expect in a Chestnut Hill home with all the modern amenities one could hope for. Enter through the gracious front foyer leading to the large living room which opens into a wonderful, light filled sunroom overlooking the lovely perennial garden. A generously sized dining room is completely open to a new beautiful cooks’ kitchen that effortlessly flows into a large deck. A cozy powder room completes the first floor. The entire first level is perfectly situated for entertaining at its best. The primary bedroom features a renovated en suite bath. Two additional bedrooms, a newly renovated gorgeous hall bath and a hall closet complete the second floor. With off-street parking for two cars and just a short stroll to Chestnut Hill’s vibrant shops, restaurants, train station, and parks, this home offers both tranquility and accessibility. Schedule your visit today!
Sold for $775,000
$775,000
249 E Highland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
3beds
2,080sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1927
3,111 Square Feet Lot
$789,700 Zestimate®
$373/sqft
$3,885 Estimated rent
Home value
$789,700
$711,000 - $877,000
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Large deckLight filled sunroomLovely perennial gardenCozy powder roomRenovated en suite bathQuiet tree lined streetGracious front foyer
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Listed by:
Michelle Schoen 267-251-3975,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Bought with:
John McDonald, RS284363
Keller Williams Main Line
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2477704
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12 X 9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 X 15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 X 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Other
- Description: SUN ROOM
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 X 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Dining Area, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Kitchen Island, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- 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: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 3,111 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 156.00
- Features: Level, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 091120900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $373/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $493,100
- Annual tax amount: $6,902
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator (as-is)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2025 | Sold | $775,000+10.7%$373/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2477704 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2025 | Pending sale | $700,000$337/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2477704 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $700,000+12%$337/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2477704 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2363268 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $625,000+76.1%$300/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2363268 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,200+6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 4/21/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,000$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network_1 #PAPH2101302 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2015 | Sold | $355,000-2.7%$171/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2014 | Listed for sale | $365,000$175/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6479605 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,902 +13.2% | $493,100 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $6,098 | $435,600 |
| 2023 | $6,098 +35.9% | $435,600 |
| 2022 | $4,488 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,488 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $4,684 | -- |
| 2017 | $4,684 +36% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,444 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,444 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,444 +19% | $246,000 +615.1% |
| 2012 | $2,894 | $34,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $34,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $34,400 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $32,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $32,000 +10.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $28,928 |
| 2002 | -- | $28,928 +4.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $27,776 |
| 1999 | -- | $27,776 |
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Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Jenks John S SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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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