Welcome to 560 Shawmont Avenue, a stunning and completely renovated home. This property is located in the quiet hills of upper Roxborough and sits on just under ½ acre. The generous interior provides approximately 4,000 square feet of living space. As you turn onto the newly paved driveway, enjoy the convenience of an oversized detached 2-car garage, perfect for additional storage needs. The exterior of the home has been completely reimagined, seamlessly blending historic character with contemporary architectural elements such as a new standing seam metal roof, energy efficient Andersen 400 windows, and handsome board and batten siding. As you approach the entry, a gracious wraparound porch welcomes all who arrive and offers an ideal space to enjoy breezy evenings surrounded by beautiful mature trees and freshly planted greenery. Step through the grand custom Mahogany door and find yourself transported to a distinguished and elegant interior. On the right is the formal sitting room, which features the original plaster ceiling medallion and an artistic installation of one of the home’s original radiators. On the left is a dream chef’s kitchen complete with double stacked cabinetry, 11’ coffered ceiling, high-end quartzite countertops, Thermador appliances, built-in banquette seating, and a custom desk area perfect for WFH meetings. Just beyond the kitchen is the living room fit out with surround sound, a dramatic 80” 3-sided modern fireplace, custom wet-bar with wine racks, mini-fridge, built-in cabinetry, 11’ coffered ceiling and double sliding glass doors that lead to the spacious rear deck and yard with ample space if a pool is desired! Completing the first floor is a versatile mudroom and powder room tucked just off of the living room and rear deck. On the 2nd floor you’ll find a light-filled secondary bedroom, gorgeous marble bathroom with spa tub and as well as a conveniently located enclosed laundry alcove. Facing the rear yard, enjoy the privacy of your well-appointed primary suite complete with a luxury bathroom, generous walk-in closet and dedicated deck ideal for morning coffee or yoga. The 3rd floor offers a front facing bedroom that can serve as a home office or guest room and you’ll be stunned by the impressive rear bedroom which could be utilized as a flex or play room and features a vaulted beadboard-clad ceiling and another private deck! The home also features a full height unfinished basement with newly poured cement floor just waiting for anything you can imagine. Throughout the home classic details abound - coffered ceilings, stately trim and casework, and custom railings all work to create a home that is at once contemporary and timeless. Dual high efficiency HVAC systems provide optimal comfort for every season, in-wall speakers throughout the house are pre-wired for smart-home devices. To top it all off the house also includes a full10-year tax abatement (pending approval). Minutes to the Ivy Ridge train station, great shops and restaurants, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill, and Philadelphia’s western suburbs. Schedule a private showing today - you don’t want to miss out on this incredible home!
Sold for $1,225,000
$1,225,000
560 Shawmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
4beds
3,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.43 Acres Lot
$1,272,100 Zestimate®
$314/sqft
$5,211 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,272,100
$1.14M - $1.41M
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Spa tubAmple spaceHigh-end quartzite countertopsBeautiful mature treesCustom railingsRear deckGracious wraparound porch
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Listed by:
Michele Cooley 267-688-0488,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut,
Co-Listing Agent: Joseph V Carter Iii 215-264-4852,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Bought with:
Michele Cooley, RS295660
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2352050
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace - Electric, Crown Molding, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Features: Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Features, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Built-in Features, Flooring - Marble
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Marble, Hot Tub/Spa
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Marble
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Marble
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Features: Basement - Unfinished
- Level: Lower
Den
- Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Electric, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Mud room
- Features: Built-in Features, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Down Draft, Disposal, Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Double Oven, Oven, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Upper Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Molding, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Engineered Wood, Marble, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Double Hung, Energy Efficient, Low Emissivity Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,900
- Total interior livable area: 3,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,900
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized, Asphalt, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 105.00 x 180.00
- Features: Landscaped, Open Lot, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 212380550
- Zoning: RSAD3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry, Stucco, Spray Foam Insulation, Low VOC Products/Finishes, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Metal
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground, Cable Connected, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Roxborough
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Private Financing Available,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Sold | $1,225,000-5.7%$314/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2352050 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Contingent | $1,299,000$333/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2352050 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2024 | Price change | $1,299,000-3.7%$333/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2352050 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,349,000+7.9%$346/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2352050 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2023 | Price change | $1,250,000-7.4%$321/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2134760 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000-3.2%$346/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2134760 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+298.6%$358/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2134760 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2021 | Sold | $350,000-12.3%$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Bright MLS Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2020 | Price change | $399,000-6.1%$102/sqft |
Source: McGill Real Esate #PAPH951148 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $425,000$109/sqft |
Source: McGill Real Esate #PAPH951148 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,231 +253.9% | $1,159,500 |
| 2024 | $4,586 -71.7% | $1,159,500 |
| 2023 | $16,231 +253.9% | $1,159,500 |
| 2022 | $4,586 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,586 +1.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $4,507 +14.2% | -- |
| 2017 | $3,947 +25.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,150 -87.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $24,916 | -- |
| 2014 | $24,916 +726.4% | $255,000 +676.7% |
| 2012 | $3,015 | $32,832 |
| 2011 | -- | $32,832 |
| 2010 | -- | $32,832 |
| 2009 | -- | $32,832 |
| 2008 | -- | $32,832 |
| 2007 | -- | $32,832 |
| 2006 | -- | $32,832 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,832 |
| 2004 | -- | $32,832 |
| 2003 | -- | $32,832 |
| 2002 | -- | $32,832 |
| 2000 | -- | $32,832 |
| 1999 | -- | $32,832 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Roxborough
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Shawmont SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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