8618 EVERGREEN PLACE, Philadelphia, PA 19118

$675,000 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
1,520  sqft
Built in 1890

Designed by Robert McGoodwin, a major Philadelphia architect who practiced in the first half of the 20th century, this block of elegant twins is sited on a dead end street, tucked privately away from the hustle and bustle of Germantown Ave, but walking distance to everything Chestnut Hill has to offer. When I walk into Evergreen Place, I think of it as the Elfreth's Alley of one hundred years later. The houses, as they sit on the street, encourage neighborliness. This pocket neighborhood is so iconic and desirable that one neighbor has lived in three different houses on the block. The present owner has lived in the house since 1985, and has lovingly maintained and improved the house through the years. With its architectural integrity intact, and the mechanics of the house (such as roof, furnace, A/C, windows, water heater,) all recently updated, you can concentrate on decor. You know, the fun part. The over-100 year old house is in great condition, and oozing vintage charm. The front door opens to a vestibule, with the staircase straight ahead, living room to the left, and dining room to the right. There is a French door onto the beautiful front porch from the living room and an elegant gas-fired fireplace on one wall with cabinetry on either side. Off the dining room is the spacious first floor closet and the first floor half bath. The kitchen is housed in a one-story section at the back of the house. The second floor has two bedrooms, a full bath, and an open space that could be used in many ways: tv room, home gym, office, library. The third floor has two more bedrooms and a bath with a stall shower. Perfect guest quarters. Come visit. You'll be charmed.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bathroom - Tub Shower,Breakfast Area,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Carpet,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Country,Wood Floors
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Oven - Single,Oven - Self Cleaning,Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater
Laundry:
Basement
Basement:
Shelving,Unfinished
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Radiator, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Insert,Gas/Propane, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Secure Storage,Sidewalks,Street Lights, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Traditional

Construction

Windows:
Double Hung,Energy Efficient,Replacement,Wood Frame
General:
Masonry, 3, Stone

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
County:
PHILADELPHIA

Lot

Zoning:
RSA3, 091206300
Current Use:
H50

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Private Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, Janice Manzi

About Philadelphia, PA

Housing

Number of Units
705,993
Median Home Value
$212,331
Median Rent
$993

47.83% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.77% are vacant.

Commute

Car
48.32%
Public Transportation
19.12%
Walk to Work
6.40%
Work from Home
23.29%
Other
1.20%

The median travel time to work is 28 minutes.

People

Population
1,564,304
Median Age
36.10
Median Household Size
2.55

Education

High School
31.51%
Associate’s Degree
5.70%
Bachelor’s Degree
18.90%
Graduate Degree
14.16%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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