MLS: #PAPH2602934, Listed By: Paula Seitchik, BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill, Source:Bright MLS
8830 Towanda Street/ Aka 505 W.chestnut Hill Avenue
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118
4
Bed
4
Bath
3,694Sqft
1Acre(Lot)
Welcome to paradise on the park, literally ! It is a rare opportunity to find a home that has quiet elegance, sophistication, and a gorgeous setting, yet a comfortable size, style, and cottage like coziness. This is that house! Sited on a hillside overlooking the Wissahickon, this special property offers a unique floor plan. From the front door, the entrance hall opens to a fantastic step-down living room with pegged oak flooring, beamed ceiling, large fireplace, and an oversized window seat that is the perfect perch for watching the seasons’ change. Across from the living room, the large, beautiful dining room can host the best of dinner parties, and has a beamed ceiling, and french doors that open to a slate terrace overlooking a tranquil garden. Transitioning from the dining room is
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partially Finished -
Flooring Information
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Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Gas Water Heater Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Attic Fan, Window Unit(s)
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Building Information
Year Built: 1925 Building Area Total: 3694 Stories: 3 Pool Features: In Ground, Private Private Pool: Yes View: Trees/Woods, Garden
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 197.00 x 222.00 Lot Size Acres: 1 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 43761 Lot Description: Front Yard, Back YardProperty Information
Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 3628 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Three Or More Property Age: 101
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $1975000
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 092304700 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $22426
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Parking Information
Parking Total: 3 Driveway
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Location Information
Direction: Germantown Avenue to West just past the intersection at Towanda St- past long fence, house on right WaterSource: Public Security Features: Security System
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8000 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118 | $569,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,060 | 2,060 SqFt |
| 500 Telner Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19118 | $2,700,000 | 5 | 8 | 5,766 | 5,766 SqFt |
| 8720 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118 | $750,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,146 | 2,146 SqFt |
| 734 Cornelia Place, Philadelphia, PA, 19118 | $1,480,000 | 5 | 4 | 4,670 | 4,670 SqFt |
| 733 Cornelia Place, Philadelphia, PA, 19118 | $1,050,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,650 | 2,650 SqFt |
| 5 E Chestnut Hill Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118 | $1,300,000 | 3 | 5 | 3,780 | 3,780 SqFt |
| 3-5 E Chestnut Hill Ave.., Philadelphia, PA, 19118 | $2,000,000 | 3 | 5 | 3,780 | 3,780 SqFt |
| 732 Saint Andrews Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19118 | $2,775,000 | 4 | 5 | 7,424 | 7,424 SqFt |
| 9 Norman Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19118 | $2,495,000 | 5 | 4 | 5,622 | 5,622 SqFt |
| 104 E Bells Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19118 | $1,495,000 | 4 | 3 | 4,428 | 4,428 SqFt |
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