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Address
3-5 E Chestnut Hill Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Price
$ 2,000,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#PAPH2620922
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyPHILADELPHIA
- CityPhiladelphia
- Area19118
- NeighborhoodChestnut Hill
- Zip19118
- StyleVictorian
- Year Built1930
- Taxes$ 7201
- Price$ 2,000,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage3780
- Lot Size0.51 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Rich with original charm and architectural detail, this historic Top of the Hill gem is ready for its next chapter. Properties of this caliber, in this location, with this much character and potential do not come along often. This rare opportunity includes two (2) parcels known as 3 and 5 East Chestnut Hill Avenue. Set on a beautiful 0.51 acre corner lot, they are just steps away from the charming shops and neighborhood restaurants on the Avenue. Two train lines into center city and the hiking trails of the Wissahickon are a few blocks away making everything walkable. Known as Philadelphias Garden District, Chestnut Hill is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes the Stagecoach Theater, the Morris Arboretum and two Woodmere museums, and has its own Conservancy, community association, and public library. The district hosts dozens of street fairs and community events all year long. 3 East Chestnut Hill Avenue is currently an empty lot zoned for a single-family home and a detached garage. A buyer could keep this lot as open space, build a large, single-family home to sell or rent, or perhaps build a smaller home for use by extended family or as a personal studio. A purchaser of this property has options; they can choose to build a home of their own design or utilize the city-approved plans developed by the seller in conjunction with a premier local design-build firm. This is a dig-ready project with two completed home designs of varying square footage. Both designs include a detached garage and off-street parking that lead into a large open kitchen with mudroom, Butlers Pantry and custom hutch with coffee bar. 5 East Chestnut Hill Avenue contains the original mansion, an architectural favorite in Chestnut Hill. It is beloved for its stunning curb appeal, soaring windows, pretty 3rd-floor reliefs and spectacular roof line. Built in 1865 of Wissahickon schist, it is often referred to as the Samuel Austin house after the developer responsible for building many of the Italianate-style buildings nearby. The house was designed to overlook the prestigious corner of Germantown and Chestnut Hill Avenues, and the third floor of the home still offers sweeping views of surrounding towns and valleys. It was formerly owned by renowned architect Norman Hulme, and Chestnut Hill Academy founder Joshua Owen. Over the years it has served as a suite of physicians offices and then residential apartments until its last sale in 2022. The purchaser of this property could restore this impressive the home using their own designs or utilize the city-approved plans developed by the seller and a local design-build team. The elegant yet family-centric home design includes an entry level a 2-car garage, a deVOL-inspired English kitchen and Butlers Pantry, an indulgent primary suite, and a 300 sqft veranda off the second level. Theres also a bonus room with a Speakeasy entry that will make a great theater, fitness studio, wine cellar, or even a guest bedroom with a kitchenette. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercial or residential buyer to bring new life to a historic Chestnut Hill gem. The properties are ready for a buyer who appreciates history, character, and the rare chance to create a dream residence in an unbeatable location. Completed and approved floor plans, elevations, renderings, material design options, construction documents, land surveys, land studies, permits and variances related to this work are all available upon request
| High School |
|---|
| Germantown High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/16/2026 | Listed $2,000,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 3780 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | None |
| Cooling | None |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Zoning | RSD3 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Porch(es) |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Construction Materials | Masonry |
| School District | THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Levels | 3 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | None |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | PHILADELPHIA |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | CHESTNUT HILL |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | Corner of Germantown and East Chestnut Hill Ave |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | 19118 (19118) |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 22200.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 514500.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 7201.0 |
| Property Condition | Major Rehab Needed |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 529.1 |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Total SQFT | 3780 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Tax Lot | 14 |
Interior Features
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas Available |
|---|---|
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 3780 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Central Air Y/N | No |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Room Type | Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Breakfast Room,Great Room,Laundry,Mud Room,Office,Recreation Room,Storage Room,Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3,Primary Bathroom,Half Bath |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Assessor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 1 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half Lower Level 1 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 5 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Street Lights,Sidewalks |
|---|---|
| Pool | No Pool |
| Lot Features | Front Yard,Rear Yard,SideYard(s) |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Type of Parking | Driveway |
| Land Use Code | CA0 |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 148.00 x 150.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.51 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 154350.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| LotDimensionsSource | Assessor |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom 2 | Upper 2 | |||
| Bathroom 3 | Upper 2 | |||
| Bedroom 2 | Upper 2 | |||
| Bedroom 3 | Upper 2 | |||
| Breakfast Room | Main | |||
| Dining Room | Main | |||
| Great Room | Main | |||
| Half Bath | Main | |||
| Half Bath | Lower 1 | |||
| Kitchen | Main | |||
| Laundry | Lower 1 | |||
| Mud Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Office | Upper 1 | |||
| Primary Bathroom | Upper 1 | |||
| Primary Bedroom | Upper 1 | |||
| Recreation Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Storage Room | Lower 1 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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