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40 W PHIL ELLENA STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19119
$599,900 Asking Price
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5
beds
4
baths
2,935
sqft
Built in
1925
Over $175,000 in updates! Nicely updated & renovated Wissahickon Schist Stone 5 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 half bath, 1 stone fireplace home w/ a wraparound open front porch, 240 EV charging port, 6 car driveway, garage concrete pad (new garage can be built right on top), large level 43 feet wide x 179 feet deep lot that gets sun all day w/ entire backyard gated & fenced w/ a Swing Set/Jungle Gym, Turtle Sandbox, patio, pollinator native plant gardens, mature trees, finished walkout basement w/ inside & rear access perfect for In-Law, Nanny Suite, Airbnb, Vrbo, family/kids/pets playroom, office, Peloton/Yoga/Fitness, workshop w/ DBL utility sink, front, side & rear yards in the always sought after West Mt. Airy neighborhood. You won't find better off-street parking & 1 of the biggest backyards in West Mt. Airy. Incredible location, walk 1 block to Germantown Avenue restaurants, brew pubs, boutiques, cafes, ice cream, coffee shops, grocery stores, banks, drug stores, pet stores, bakeries, schools, parks, playgrounds, arboretums, hiking, biking, walking & running trails, golf courses, pickleball/tennis courts, Lovett Library & Mt. Airy Park, Playground, Playing Fields, Basketball Courts & Dog Park. Walk 2 blocks to the “Carpenter” SEPTA Train station into Center City, Hospitals, Universities, Jefferson Station, Suburban Station, 30th Street Station, and Philadelphia International Airport. If you are looking for a home w/ w/ modern amenities, restored period details, charm, character, & great space to spread out inside & outside this home has it all. Lots of windows, light, closets & storage. Updates: entire interior & exterior just professionally painted, cooks’ kitchen open to dining & mud rooms & half bath w/ stainless steel appliances (Maytag French Door Refrigerator & Dishwasher, Frigidaire Gallery Microwave & Induction Cooktop & Convection Oven, Kenmore disposal, Chelsea Gray cabinetry, White solid surface countertops, White ceramic tile backsplash, Barnwood LVP flooring, recessed lights, Matte Black faucet & soap dispenser, Brushed Brass cabinet hardware & pantry. 2 full & 2 half baths w/ showers & bathtub have been renovated & updated. 2 zone Carrier, Unico & Bosch High Efficiency Gas heat & high velocity central air systems, 2 zone Honeywell programmable thermostats, 2 AO Smith hot water heaters, updated 200 amp electric (whole house rewired, all knob & tube wiring removed), copper flashing, chimney, liner, flue, damper, stone pointing, gutters, downspouts, soffits, fascia, sump pump & French Drain system, Low-E windows, storm & entry doors, Brushed Brass light fixtures, washer & dryer on 2nd floor, restored: original top nail Oak hardwood floors throughout the home, door knobs, wood doors, moldings, millwork, banister, railings, concrete driveway & walkway. Features: Primary bedroom suite w/ sitting room & walk-in closet, lots of windows, light, closets & storage. Yards are perfect for kids, pets, playing, organic gardening, entertaining, your next BBQ, birthday or special occasion. Easy access to Lincoln Dr, Route 1, 76, 476, 276, 309, 95, Hospitals, Downtown Philly, 30th St. Station, Philly Airport, Wissahickon Valley & Fairmount Parks, Morris & Awbury Arboretum, PA suburbs, NJ & DE Beaches, Poconos, DE, NJ, NYC, Brooklyn. Mt. Airy combines mature trees, parkland, miles of walking, running, hiking, biking, horseback riding trails along the Wissahickon Creek, tree-lined streets & historic cobblestoned Germantown Ave w/ its shopping, boutiques & restaurants. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, the estimated 2025 property taxes would be $6058. All showings begin at the Grand Opening Open House on Saturday, October 19, from 12 to 2 PM EST.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Breakfast Area,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Gourmet,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Wine Storage,Wood Floors
- Rooms:
- Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Sitting Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Exercise Room,Mud Room,Workshop
- Appliances:
- Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Energy Efficient Appliances,Oven - Self Cleaning,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Dryer,Water Heater
- Laundry:
- Upper Floor
- Basement:
- Fully Finished,Drainage System,Heated,Improved,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Rear Entrance,Sump Pump,Walkout Stairs,Water Proofing System,Windows,Workshop
- Flooring:
- Hardwood,Solid Hardwood,Ceramic Tile,Luxury Vinyl Plank
- A/C:
- Energy Star Cooling System,Central A/C,Programmable Thermostat,Zoned
- Heating:
- Y, Energy Star Heating System,Forced Air,Programmable Thermostat,Zoned,Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Natural Gas
- Fireplace:
- Stone,Mantel(s),Wood, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
- Disability Feature:
- None
- Eco/Green Feature:
- Appliances,Fireplace/Wood Stove,Flooring,Home Energy Management,HVAC,Lighting
Exterior
- General:
- Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Play Area,Play Equipment,Sidewalks, Above Grade,Below Grade
- Style:
- Colonial
- Parking:
- Concrete Driveway
Construction
- Roofing:
- Architectural Shingle,Flat
- Windows:
- Bay/Bow,Double Hung,Double Pane,Energy Efficient,Insulated,Low-E,Screens
- General:
- Stone, 3
Location
- Originating MLS:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District:
- PHILADELPHIA CITY
- County:
- PHILADELPHIA
Lot
- Zoning:
- RSA1, 223073600
- View:
- Garden/Lawn
- Fencing:
- Fully,Privacy,Rear,Vinyl
- Current Use:
- J48
Utilities
- Utilities:
- 200+ Amp Service,220 Volts,Circuit Breakers
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- Exclusions:
- Personal Property.
This listing courtesy of:
Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Tim Owen
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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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