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Sold for $1,025,000
  • $1,025,000

    8515 Seminole St, Philadelphia, PA 19118

    4beds
    3,250sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1898
    0.27 Acres Lot
    $938,900 Zestimate®
    $315/sqft
    $5,937 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $938,900

    $854,000 - $1.03M

    $5,937/mo

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    What's special

    Multiple fireplacesTimeless craftsmanshipBuilt-in shelvingFlowering gardensSpacious livingAmple natural lightBuilt-in storage
    For the first time on the market in over 30 years - Opportunities like this are rare! This breathtaking Chestnut Hill home nestled on the corner of Seminole Street and Highland Avenue is just a stone’s throw from Wissahickon Valley Park - sprawling with ample walking trails through lush green foliage in the summer to a scenic environment in the winter. This home is an easy walk to the Chestnut Hill shops, top-rated schools, Philadelphia Cricket Club, and a SEPTA Regional Rail Station. The exterior, with its flowering gardens, blends natural stone, brick, Tudor-style siding, and timeless, varied rooflines, while the interior blends timeless craftsmanship with spacious living. A large mud room with laundry and plenty of built-in storage is situated next to the kitchen, which boasts an additional butler sink. On the first floor, a stunning foyer with hardwood flooring leads to a powder room, a sunny living room, and an immense dining room. The second floor features three bedrooms, each with its full bathroom and a large sunny oasis of a sitting room. A stained glass leads up to the third-floor bedroom, which claims its own private bathroom, personal office, or immense walk-in closet. Its many windows, ample natural light, built-in shelving, and multiple fireplaces make this home perfect for hosting friends and family. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking for your forever home, this one checks all the boxes. Schedule your private tour today—this gem won't last long!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Daniel Shaifer 443-895-0824,

    RE/MAX Ready

    Bought with:

    Jake Markovitz, RS314794

    Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

    Karrie Gavin, RS317681

    Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2486394MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,250
    • Total interior livable area: 3,250 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,250
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Covered, Detached, Driveway
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.27 Acres
    • Dimensions: 78.00 x 149.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 092292800
    • Zoning: RSD3
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Tudor
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Stone
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1898

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Private Septic Tank
    • 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

    DateEventPrice
    8/6/2025Sold$1,025,000-6.8%$315/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2486394 Report a problem
    6/14/2025Pending sale$1,100,000$338/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2486394 Report a problem
    5/29/2025Listed for sale$1,100,000$338/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2486394 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,432 +4.7%$816,700 +4.7%
    2024$10,918 -25.9%$780,000 -25.9%
    2023$14,732 +35.7%$1,052,400
    2022$10,860 --
    2021$10,860 -4.2%--
    2018$11,334 +5.2%--
    2017$10,774 +45.1%--
    2016$7,426 -16.7%--
    2015$8,911 --
    2014$8,911 $666,600 +608.5%
    2012-- $94,080
    2011-- $94,080
    2010-- $94,080
    2009-- $94,080
    2008-- $94,080
    2007-- $94,080
    2006-- $94,080
    2005-- $94,080
    2004-- $94,080 +5%
    2003-- $89,600 +3.1%
    2002-- $86,944 +14%
    2000-- $76,256 +16%
    1999-- $65,728

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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    Estimated market value
    $938,900
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