Philadelphia, PA 19119,140 W PHIL ELLENA ST
Philadelphia, PA 19119,140 W PHIL ELLENA ST
Philadelphia, PA 19119,140 W PHIL ELLENA ST
$1,080,000
Est. payment /mo
$1,225,000
11.8%
Est.Price: ?

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4 Beds
4 Baths
4,613 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 08/18/2022

Key Details

Sold Price $1,080,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,613 sqft

Price per Sqft $234

Subdivision Mt Airy (West)

MLS Listing ID PAPH2087508

Sold Date 08/18/22

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,713

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1890

Annual Tax Amount $10,298

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 0.271 Acres

Acres 0.27

Lot Dimensions 60.00 x 224.00

Property Description

Rare opportunity to purchase a fully upgraded and completely renovated gem of a home in the extremely sought after Philadelphia neighborhood of West Mt. Airy. Currently in the renovation process, this stately stone single originally built in the 1890’s, has 4 (possibly 5) bedrooms and 3.5 baths and a loft style study. It will wow you from the start with its large wrap around porch, with restored wood flooring, it's the perfect place for a morning coffee or afternoon tea. It is one of the premier residences of the historic Pelham neighborhood of West Mt. Airy. One of the nation's first planned communities where some of the nation's finest architects were commissioned in the 1890's to design large family homes, The Pelham neighborhood was marketed then as a "suburban" residential enclave. This particular coveted 3-story Wissahickon stone house has been fully revamped and modernized with state of the art upgrades to every aspect of the interior. The exterior has been painstakingly restored and preserved. The entire renovations were made with the modern family lifestyle in mind. It is truly a place to live with real comfort and entertain in style. The refinished oversized original handmade Wissahickon hard oak wood door welcomes you inside this gorgeous home. Once inside you will delight in the open floor plan in this re-imagined space. The large living room boasts beautiful solid hardwood flooring and original handcrafted victorian fireplace, it flows easily into the dinning area whose brand-new large energy-efficient windows allow the bright sunshine to stream through. The dining room opens into the brand new modern chef’s kitchen with beautiful custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, center island, extra large window, stainless steel appliances, custom walk-in Pinterest worthy pantry, stunning range hood and double ovens. The first floor is finished off by the full butler’s pantry, mudroom and 1/2 bath. This is the ideal combination of old world charm and modern conveniences, this home not only has a modern kitchen but as you head upstairs you will be blown away by the incredible second floor. The second floor boasts a large primary SUITE with MULTIPLE walk-in closets and custom tiled ultra luxuries HUGE 4 piece primary bath. In addition to the massive primary suite the second floor boasts multiple custom built-in bookshelves and an additional large bedroom with multiple closets and second full bath. The third floor houses an additional 2 large bedrooms with ample closet space, a shared full bath with double vanity and a large open study. The living space does not end there. The finished basement offers an oasis with a fitness room, media room and ootional 5th bedroom. One can walk to shops and restaurants on Germantown Avenue, to the Carpenter Lane Station (Chestnut Hill West Line) of the commuter rail line (3 blocks away from your front door) or to Mt. Airy Village and Weavers Way Food Coop or Local Cafe's. The trails and woods around the Wissahickon Creek are a walkable distance away, and Center City Philadelphia is an 18 minute drive. Pelham itself is a cordial neighborhood within the West Mt. Airy community where potluck suppers, events at the nearby Commodore Barry Club, or house tours are not uncommon.
*Photos are renderings of finished product and not actual photos.

New Roof, New Windows, New Electric, New Plumbing, New Central Air throughout.New Heat Optional Finished Basement. 2 car Garage- totally lead and asbestos abated (rare for historical homes) - 10 year tax abatement on upgrades

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19119 (19119)

Zoning RSD3

Rooms

Basement Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Engineered Wood, Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Furnishings No

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Garage Garage - Front Entry

Garage Spaces 4.0

Waterfront N

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Parking Type Detached Garage

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage Y

Building

Story 3

Foundation Stone

Sewer Private Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 223074400

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Horse Property N

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Tracy Slowik • Compass RE
Bought with Tara A Garrison • Keller Williams Real Estate-Horsham

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