140 W Phil Ellena St

Philadelphia, PA 19119

$1,080,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,613 Sq. Ft.
$234 / Sq. Ft.
4,613
Sq. Ft.
$234
per Sq. Ft.

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...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

Listing Agent

  1. Tracy Slowik

    Tracy Slowik

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    tracy.slowik@compass.com

    P: (484)-571-7938

Property Details for 140 West Phil Ellena Street

Tax ID Number
223074400
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/30/2023 10:59 AM

Property Details for 140 West Phil Ellena Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH2087508
Days on Market24
Taxes$10,298 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,825 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Keller Williams Real Estate-Horsham

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Building Information for 140 West Phil Ellena Street

Stories3Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,825 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,517 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,659

Property Taxes

$858

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 140 West Phil Ellena Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19119 (19119)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $735,700
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $588,560
  • City Town Tax: $4,647
  • Land Assessed Value: $147,140
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: A40
  • Zoning: RSD3
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • School Tax: $5,650
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $1,442
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,613.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,713.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,613.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Stone
  • Flooring Type: Engineered Wood, Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00 x 224.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1016663
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Private Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 140 West Phil Ellena Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1496550837

$1,080,000

+217.5% / yr

Aug 18, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2087508

$1,080,000
May 6, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2087508

Mar 21, 2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2087508

Feb 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2087508

$1,225,000
Oct 8, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1484737490

$400,000

+23.6% / yr

Sep 22, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #606623614

$170,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1496550837

$1,080,000

+217.5% / yr

08/18/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2087508

$1,080,000
05/06/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2087508

03/21/2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2087508

02/26/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2087508

$1,225,000
10/08/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1484737490

$400,000

+23.6% / yr

09/22/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #606623614

$170,000

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Public Records for 140 West Phil Ellena Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$13,421 ($1,118 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,713 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,713 SqFtStories3Lot Size11,825 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN22-3-0744-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 140 West Phil Ellena Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Henry Charles W School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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