Charming and graceful Blue Bell Hill twin on the market for the first time in decades is ready for its next steward. Steps from the woods and trails of the Wissahickon, this home offers the rare balance between close community and city living and access to nature and open space. You are greeted by a lush front garden which can be enjoyed from the front covered sitting porch. Inside find solid wood flooring throughout the two seating areas, one with fireplace, and dining room. Beyond is the kitchen which overlooks the rear deck and grassy yard. There is lovely natural light which flows easily from room to room as some walls have been opened over the years. Upstairs on the 2nd floor are three bedrooms and full hall bath, with nice closet space. The third floor, which used to have multiple bedrooms now has a full bedroom and full bath both off of a large versatile recreation space you can use to your liking. Hobby/crafting room, home gym, office, library. den, playroom, or all of the above! The garage has been converted to artist's studio space with access through the rear yard, but could be converted back to a working garage if desired. Parking is ample and easy on the street. Driveway is shared with next door neighbor.
For sale
$499,900
643 W Kingsley St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
4beds
1,962sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
2,945 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lush front gardenDining roomFull hall bathLarge versatile recreation spaceSolid wood flooring throughoutNice closet spaceFront covered sitting porch
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rachel Reilly 215-868-5972,
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill 2152473600
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2675898
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Recreation room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,962
- Total interior livable area: 1,962 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,962
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Other, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,945 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 98
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 213093400
- 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
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Blue Bell Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $456,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,395
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900$255/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2675898 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,077 +14.3% | $434,100 +14.3% |
| 2024 | $5,315 | $379,700 |
| 2023 | $5,315 +57.1% | $379,700 |
| 2022 | $3,383 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,383 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,532 +18.8% | -- |
| 2017 | $2,972 -88.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $25,580 | -- |
| 2015 | $25,580 | -- |
| 2014 | $25,580 +723.6% | $261,800 +1002.6% |
| 2012 | $3,106 | $23,744 |
| 2011 | -- | $23,744 |
| 2010 | -- | $23,744 |
| 2009 | -- | $23,744 |
| 2008 | -- | $23,744 |
| 2007 | -- | $23,744 |
| 2006 | -- | $23,744 |
| 2005 | -- | $23,744 |
| 2004 | -- | $23,744 |
| 2003 | -- | $23,744 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $22,400 +4.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $21,440 |
| 1999 | -- | $21,440 |
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Neighborhood: Mount Airy West
Nearby schools
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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