6715 Emlen Street

Philadelphia, PA 19119

$826,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
3,667 Sq. Ft.
$225 / Sq. Ft.
3,667
Sq. Ft.
$225
per Sq. Ft.

Closed 1/17/25

Closed 1/17/25

Description

Over $75,000 in new updates by the current homeowner. Nicely updated & renovated 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath rare Victorian home w/ a wood burning fireplace, original built-in’s & stained glass, refinished hardwood floors, wraparound covered & open front porch, main floor laundry/mudroom & ½ bath, 2nd-floor terrace, solarium/plant/Peloton/yoga/fitness/meditation room, gated rear deck, 6 car driveway (room to add garage), garden shed, fieldstone fire pit, partially fenced level lot w/ front, side & rear yards...Over $75,000 in new updates by the current homeowner. Nicely updated & renovated 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath rare Victorian home w/ a wood burning fireplace, original built-in’s & stained glass, refinished hardwood floors, wraparound covered & open front porch, main floor laundry/mudroom & ½ bath, 2nd-floor terrace, solarium/plant/Peloton/yoga/fitness/meditation room, gated rear deck, 6 car driveway (room to add garage), garden shed, fieldstone fire pit, partially fenced level lot w/ front, side & rear yards that get sun all day w/ organic raised vegetable/herb beds, pollinator native plant gardens, trees, walkout basement w/ windows & workshop area in the always sought after West Mt. Airy neighborhood. If you are looking for a home w/ modern amenities, restored period details, charm, character, & great space to spread out inside & outside this home has it all. There’s even a 2nd rear staircase off the kitchen. Lots of windows, light & storage. You won't find better off-street parking in West Mt. Airy. Incredible walkable location, walk half a block to the SEPTA Carpenter Station train station into Center City Philadelphia, Hospitals, Universities, Jefferson Station, Suburban Station, 30th St. Station & Philadelphia International Airport. Walk to Weavers Way Co-op, High Point Cafe, 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, Carpenter’s Woods, Cresheim Trail/Creek, Wissahickon Valley Park, Lovett Library & Mt. Airy Park, Playground, Playing Fields, Basketball Courts & Dog Park. Updates: entire interior & exterior just professionally painted, huge gourmet cooks’ kitchen w/ island is wide open to the dining room w/ stainless steel appliances (GE Cafe w/ Copper accents French Door refrigerator/freezer & French Door Convection Double Wall Ovens, Zephyr Range Hood, Kenmore Pro 5 burner gas cooktop & dishwasher, Frigidaire microwave, Samsung adult/kids beverage fridge, Insinkerator disposal, Shaker cabinetry w/ pantry, wine rack & Brushed Brass hardware, Quartz countertops & backsplash, Barnwood wood floors, recessed lights, Matte Black faucet. Relined, rebuilt fireplace, chimney, flue w/ damper, Primary Bedroom full bath w/ 2 walk-in closets w/ Barn & French Doors, Rainhead shower, tub, 2 sinks, Matte Black faucets, 2nd full bath w/ exposed brick & vaulted ceiling, Copper tub/shower & radiant floor heating, 3rd full bath w/ Rainhead shower, 1/2 bath, Aire-Flo 2 Zone High-Efficiency Gas heat & high central air systems, 2 zone thermostats, Rheem hot water heater, 200 amp electric & extra sub panel (whole house rewired), architectural shingle & flat roofs, stone pointing, gutters, downspouts, soffits, fascia, Low-E windows, entry doors, LG washer & dryer, driveway, walkways, rear deck, Matte Black & Brushed Brass light fixtures, Matte Black faucets, restored original: Top Nail Oak & Heart Pine hardwood floors throughout the home, crystal door knobs, wood doors, moldings, millwork, banisters, railings & staircases. Features: Primary bedroom suite w/ 2 walk-in closets & en-suite hotel spa-like full bath. A 2nd floor landing. The yard is perfect for kids, pets, playing, gardening, entertaining, your next BBQ, birthday or special occasion. Easy access to Lincoln & Kelly Drive, 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. All showings begin at the Grand Opening Open House on Sunday, December 15, from 1 to 3 PM EST.

Listing Agent

  1. Tim Owen

    Tim Owen

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    tim.owen@compass.com

    P: (267)-282-1136

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Property Details for 6715 Emlen Street

Tax ID Number
223219300
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/17/2025 05:56 PM

Property Details for 6715 Emlen Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH2428108
Days on Market4
Taxes$7,955 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,258 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Building Information for 6715 Emlen Street

Stories3Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,258 SF

Property Information for 6715 Emlen Street

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $568,300
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $454,640
  • City Town Tax: $3,500
  • Land Assessed Value: $113,660
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: A48
  • Zoning: RSD3
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • School Tax: $4,454
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Laundry, Bedroom 6
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 33.0
  • Room Width: 43.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Exposure/Shade, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Flooring, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,667.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,667.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,667.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Masonry
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Flat, Pitched, Rubber, Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8035/2831/8826/803528318826_512_384_WM_HosyxmFrhPtU0wx2.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Workshop
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, 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 145.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Open, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Parcel ID: 1017832
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood, Brick
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Dual Flush Toilets, Energy Efficient Appliances, Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), French, Insulated, Six Panel
  • Window Features: Atrium, Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated, Low-E, Screens
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Terrace, Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, 220 Volts

Property History for 6715 Emlen Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 6715 Emlen Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$12,614 ($1,051 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt3,667 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,667 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,258 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN22-3-2193-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 6715 Emlen Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Henry Charles W School
Public - K to 8
Roxborough High School
Public - 9 to 12
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
Public - K to 8
Parkway Northwest
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Henry Charles W School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
PublicK to 8

Parkway Northwest
Public9 to 12

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