Perfectly positioned between Germantown Avenue and Pastorius Park — just one block in either direction — this restored Chestnut Hill home offers walkability to shops and restaurants, everyday access to green space, easy reach of the Wissahickon trails, and the added flexibility of a detached studio tucked just beyond the courtyard. A stone single with a distinctive mansard roof, the home has been thoughtfully reworked with a clear design sensibility and consistent material choices throughout. Exposed rafters, deep-set windows, and layered materials give the home texture and warmth, while modern upgrades — updated systems, central air, and a reimagined kitchen and baths — support comfortable daily living. You enter into the front parlor: floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving, a window seat, white oak floors that run through the entire first floor. Next is the bright, comfortable living room with a stylish ceiling fan and original millwork. Basement access is from this room. Through to the heart of the home — the kitchen: heavy timber beams overhead, soapstone counters, a professional-style range beneath a custom vent hood, structural floating shelves, and a dining area anchored by botanical wallpaper. A room that works as hard as it looks good. A side door connects directly to the driveway. Throughout the home, lighting, paint choices, and built-ins added by the current owners reflect an intentional and cohesive approach to design. Four bedrooms and two full baths span three levels, with every nook considered. The second-floor bath: freestanding soaking tub, zero-entry shower, heated marble floors, heated towel bars, matte black fixtures. The third-floor bath: a jack-and-jill between two bedrooms with a deep green tile shower and live-edge wood vanity shelf. The basement provides additional storage, laundry, and a powder room for everyday convenience. Outside, a courtyard sits beneath a pergola that fills with Concord grape vines each summer — enjoyed as an outdoor dining and lounge area with the feel of a tucked-away European courtyard. Off-street parking for two cars adds everyday practicality. Just beyond the courtyard sits a former three-car garage, now an approximately 500-square-foot artist's studio with additional storage. Filled with natural light and equipped with its own mini-split heating and cooling system, it offers a rare layer of flexibility — studio, office, workshop, fitness space, guest overflow. Set in the heart of Chestnut Hill, this is a home with a point of view — positioned for buyers who recognize what they're looking at.
Sold for $920,000
$920,000
8139 Shawnee St, Philadelphia, PA 19118
4beds
2,028sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,429 Square Feet Lot
$923,300 Zestimate®
$454/sqft
$3,627 Estimated rent
Home value
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$859,000 - $997,000
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Original millworkStylish ceiling fanReimagined kitchen and bathsHeated marble floorsHeated towel barsDeep-set windowsSoapstone counters
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Listed by:
Kerry Boccella 215-301-9117,
Compass RE
Bought with:
Kevin McGettigan, RS326539
OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2583732
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Cedar Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Bathroom 1
- Features: Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - Heated, Flooring - Marble
- Level: Upper
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 6
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Jack and Jill Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 6
Basement
- Level: Lower
- Area: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29 X 15
Half bath
- Level: Lower
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 4
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Wall sconces
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 6
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Sitting room
- Features: Built-in Features, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 16
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Exposed Beams, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Studio, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Hardwood, Heated, Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
- Windows: Double Hung, Casement, Replacement, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Rear Entrance
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,028
- Total interior livable area: 2,028 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,028
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 3,429 sqft
- Dimensions: 34.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 092255200
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Rubber,Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Sold | $920,000-0.5%$454/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2583732 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Contingent | $925,000$456/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2583732 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000+180.3%$456/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2583732 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2018 | Sold | $330,000$163/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,209 +12.3% | $657,900 +12.3% |
| 2024 | $8,199 | $585,700 |
| 2023 | $8,199 +41.9% | $585,700 |
| 2022 | $5,778 | -- |
| 2021 | $5,778 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $6,032 | -- |
| 2017 | $6,032 +25.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $4,817 +9.6% | -- |
| 2015 | $4,397 | -- |
| 2014 | $4,397 +4.5% | $344,100 +521.2% |
| 2012 | $4,209 | $55,392 |
| 2011 | -- | $55,392 |
| 2010 | -- | $55,392 |
| 2009 | -- | $55,392 |
| 2008 | -- | $55,392 |
| 2007 | -- | $55,392 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $51,520 |
| 2005 | -- | $51,520 |
| 2004 | -- | $51,520 +4.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,280 +9.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,832 +27.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $35,072 |
| 1999 | -- | $35,072 |
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Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Jenks John S SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 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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