234 E BENEZET STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19118

$765,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,876  sqft
Built in 1925

Unbelievable opportunity to own a meticulously maintained porchfront home located on a sought after block in Chestnut Hill. This circa 1901 property has been beautifully renovated and blends tons of original character and charm with modern amenities. Features include: living room; formal dining room; gorgeous custom eat in kitchen (with Brazilian Cherry Floors, tons of cabinets and storage, bilevel island, and top of the line appliances including Viking six burner cooktop); four bedrooms with tons of closet space, two full beautiful bathrooms, full basement with ample storage, large classic covered porch with mahogany tongue-in-groove floor and tiered beautifully landscaped backyard with specimen plantings (Fuchsia Crepe Myrtle, Eastern Redbud, Oak Leaf Hydrangeas, Herb Garden, to name a few). This property is located steps from The Chestnut Hill East Commuter Line to Center City Philadelphia, all of the shopping and restaurants this neighborhood is famous for and within walking distance to the available trails and outdoor activities Fairmount Park offers (9,200 acres of permanently protected serene land).


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Butlers Pantry,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Kitchen/Dining,Dining Area,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Island,Kitchen - Gourmet,Pantry,Soaking Tub,Sprinkler System,Upgraded Countertops,Walk-in Closet(s),Wood Floors,Other
Appliances:
Commercial Range,Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Oven - Double,Oven - Self Cleaning,Six Burner Stove,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer
Laundry:
Upper Floor
Basement:
Fully Finished
Flooring:
Hardwood,Heated
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Flood Lights,Lawn Sprinkler,Outbuilding(s),Sidewalks,Stone Retaining Walls,Street Lights,Water Fountains,Other, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Traditional

Construction

Roofing:
Flat,Slate
General:
Stone,HardiPlank Type, 3, Stone

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
PHILADELPHIA CITY
County:
PHILADELPHIA

Lot

Zoning:
RSA3, 091077800
Current Use:
H58

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions:
Dining Room Chandelier

This listing courtesy of:
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill, Christopher D DeCaro

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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