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$825,000
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House -
Off Market
3819 THE OAK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129
6 Beds
5 Baths,
1
Half Bath
5195 Sqft
$4,051
Estimated Monthly
About This Property
Formerly known as "Ivy Cottage," this majestic 14-room, 5195 sq ft
residence was the first home to be built on what is now known as
The Oak Rd, a one block long stately enclave of impressive
properties in East Falls. At the time of the home's construction,
between 1848 and 1850, the road itself did not exist. In 1906
Philadelphia businessman Henry Brown purchased Ivy Cottage and the
surrounding land, created the road and subdivided the land for the
construction of other residences. Certified historic, the "villa"
(as Ivy Cottage has been called) was built in the picturesque
Gothic Revival style featuring steep roof lines, cross gabling,
pointed arches, verge board ornamentation and wooden friezes. These
themes continue on the interior with a grand entrance hall running
front to back with heavy arched matching doors at each end. Before
the road was built the rear of the house served as the front with a
porte cochere for the arrival of carriages. Floor to ceiling
windows and doors with cross gabling and diamond patterns
predominate on the first floor. Though exceptionally elegant with
10' foot ceilings and deep crown moldings, the home is warm and
welcoming. Rooms are large but not overwhelming. In addition to the
expansive main entrance hall, the first floor consists of the
formal parlor, library, dining room, pantry, kitchen and a large
laundry room. On the 2nd floor there are 4 spacious bedrooms,
including the primary bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, 2 more
bathrooms plus an additional room reached by back stairs which
could serve many purposes. The third floor includes two large
bedrooms, a hall bathroom and 2 additional rooms for storage or
other purposes. There are three fireplaces, one in the parlor, in
the library and in a 2nd floor bedroom. There is a full basement,
more than half an acre of outdoor space including a great back yard
and a 2-car garage. The property is located across from a
section of the Penn Charter campus with its historic Timmons House
and is a short walk to the train. 3819 The Oak Rd is an historic
gem in need of extensive renovation and restoration. Local
unverified legend holds that it was a stop on the Underground
Railroad. It is being sold "as is."
Unit Size
5,195Ft²
Days on Market
51 days
Land Size
0.54 acres
Price per sqft
$159
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,151
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1930
Last updated: 4 months ago (Bright MLS #PAPH2310566)
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|---|
Mar 5, 2024 | Sold to Melissa Emma Holloway, Prin... | $825,000 | |
Sold to Melissa Emma Holloway, Prin... | |||
Jan 17, 2024 | In contract | - | |
In contract | |||
Jan 8, 2024 | Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill | $825,000 | |
Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill |
Property Highlights
Garage
Fireplace
Building Info
Overview
Building
Neighborhood
Zoning
Geography
Comparables
Unit
Status
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
6
Beds
4
Baths
4,597 ft²
$163/ft²
$750,000
Sep 11, 2020
$750,000
Nov 5, 2020
-
House
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,820 ft²
$216/ft²
$825,000
Oct 5, 2016
$825,000
Dec 29, 2016
-
Sold
House
7
Beds
4
Baths
4,500 ft²
$169/ft²
$759,000
Sep 25, 2023
$759,000
Oct 31, 2023
-
Sold
House
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,730 ft²
$288/ft²
$785,000
May 25, 2023
$785,000
Aug 10, 2023
-
House
5
Beds
5
Baths
2,063 ft²
$444/ft²
$915,000
Jul 27, 2023
$915,000
Aug 31, 2023
-
House
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,060 ft²
$266/ft²
$815,000
May 3, 2023
$815,000
Jul 28, 2023
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