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$700,000
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House - For Sale

59 W WILLOW GROVE AVE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
2391 Sqft
$3,438
Estimated Monthly

About This Property

Welcome to this beautiful and spacious 1925 twin located in the heart of Chestnut Hill.  Vibrant and colorful perennials great you on either side as you make your way up to the wrap around porch thats perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view of the magnificent garden below.  Entering the home, to the right is the living room with a wood burning fireplace. To the left is the dining room that leads into the open kitchen. Just off the dining room is the laundry room that also has a full bath.  There is a butlers pantry and a back staircase to the upstairs.  The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bath and the third floor has two more bedrooms and an addition full bath.  There is a full basement and a back yard with a large brick patio that is ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The location can't be beat. The Avenue with all of its great shops and restaurants, Pastorius Park with summer evening concerts, and the Chestnut Hill West commuter rail line for an easy ride to Center City are short walks away.  The Wissahickon Valley with its amazing trails and natural beauty is just minutes away.  Make an appointment to see this special home today.
Unit Size
2,391Ft²
Days on Market
36 days
Land Size
0.08 acres
Price per sqft
$293
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$607
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1925

Listed By

Last updated: 8 days ago (Bright MLS #PAPH2352636)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 13, 2024 Price Decreased $700,000
↓ $50K (6.7%)
Price Decreased
May 15, 2024 Listed by RE/MAX Services $750,000
Listed by RE/MAX Services
Welcome to this beautiful and spacious 1925 twin located in the heart of Chestnut Hill. Vibrant and colorful perennials great you on either side as you make your way up to the wrap around porch thats perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view of the magnificent garden below. Entering the home, to the right is the living room with a wood burning fireplace. To the left is the dining room that leads into the open kitchen. Just off the dining room is the laundry room that also has a full bath…
May 19, 1987 Sold to Susan R Miller $142,500
Sold to Susan R Miller

Property Highlights

Fireplace
Parking Details
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior Details

Bedroom Information

Bedrooms on 1st Upper Level: 3
Bedrooms on 2nd Upper Level: 2

Bathroom Information

Full Bathrooms on 1st Upper Level: 1
Full Bathrooms on 2nd Upper Level: 1

Interior Information

Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Wood Floors
Living Area Square Feet Source: Assessor

Room Information

Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Fireplace Information

Has Fireplace
Wood
Fireplaces: 2

Basement Information

Has Basement
Full, Unfinished

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Effective Year Built: 1925
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Construction Type: Masonry
  • Building Style: Conventional
  • Exterior Walls Type: Brick
  • Floor Count: 3
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,606
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,040
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 500
  • Total Building Area: 2,391
  • Gross Building Area: 2,391
  • Building Area: 2,391
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,391
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Land Acres: 0.083
  • Standard Land Use Code: Duplex (2 units, any combination)
  • State Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: 2666 W OF ROANOKE

Ownership

  • Current Owner : MILLER SUSAN R
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Philadelphia City School District
  • School Tax School District: PHILADELPHIA SD
  • Census Tract: 023100

Zoning

  • Zoning: RSA3

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 127N020121
  • Account Number: 168800
  • District: WARD #09
  • Parcel: 09-2168800
  • Block: 127N2
  • Lot: 61121
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Latitude: 40.0695
  • Longitude: -75.2023

    Address

  • Full Address: 59 W Willow Grove Ave
  • Address - House Number: 59
  • Street Direction: W
  • Address - Street Name: Willow Grove
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: PA
  • City Name: Philadelphia
  • Carrier Code: C099
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3962
  • Zip Code: 19118

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $6,165
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 9

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.4423
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 11
  • Final Value: 937,178
  • High Value: 1,351,701
  • Low Value: 522,654

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $520,400
  • Market Land Value: $104,080
  • Market Improvement Value: $416,320

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $520,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $104,080
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $416,320

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 14, 1987
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 19, 1987
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1731457902
  • Current Sale Price: $142,500
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 783281

Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,477 ft²
$262/ft²
$650,000 Apr 24, 2020
$650,000 Jul 1, 2020
-
House
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,200 ft²
$337/ft²
$741,275 Nov 26, 2023
$741,275 Jan 25, 2024
-
House
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,990 ft²
$339/ft²
$675,000 Mar 23, 2023
$675,000 Apr 24, 2023
-
House
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,052 ft²
$193/ft²
$587,500 Apr 26, 2018
$587,500 Jul 10, 2018
-
House
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,344 ft²
$334/ft²
$783,700 Sep 16, 2021
$783,700 Dec 8, 2021
-
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,720 ft²
$307/ft²
$835,000 Sep 29, 2023
$835,000 Dec 7, 2023
-
House
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,192 ft²
$285/ft²
$624,900 Apr 26, 2024
-
-
House
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,476 ft²
$343/ft²
$850,000 May 11, 2024
-
-
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,376 ft²
$322/ft²
$765,000 Apr 24, 2024
-
-
Commercial
Loft
-
-
$750,000 Nov 17, 2023
-
-
Condo
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$775,000 May 15, 2023
-
-
Commercial
Loft
-
-
$800,000 Dec 8, 2023
-
-

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 59 West Willow Grove Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 59 West Willow Grove Avenue was built in 1925 and last sold on May 14, 1987 for $142,500.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 59 West Willow Grove Avenue is $757,500.
What are some comparable homes to 59 West Willow Grove Avenue?
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