8862 Norwood Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
$854,500
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,822 Sq. Ft.
$469 / Sq. Ft.
1,822
Sq. Ft.
$469
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 9/30/21
Closed 9/30/21
Description
Only the third time to hit the market since being built. Nicely updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, 5 car driveway brick modern Cape Cod home w/ the primary & second bedrooms & a full bath on the first floor, 1410 SQ FT walkout basement, open front porch, covered rear porch/patio, 2 brick paver patios, Bluestone walkways, fieldstone walls, specimen trees, shrubs, plants, flowers in the gardens on a serene & private .37 acre lot on desirable Norwood Avenue in sought after Chestnut Hill. Updates...Only the third time to hit the market since being built. Nicely updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, 5 car driveway brick modern Cape Cod home w/ the primary & second bedrooms & a full bath on the first floor, 1410 SQ FT walkout basement, open front porch, covered rear porch/patio, 2 brick paver patios, Bluestone walkways, fieldstone walls, specimen trees, shrubs, plants, flowers in the gardens on a serene & private .37 acre lot on desirable Norwood Avenue in sought after Chestnut Hill. Updates include: entire interior & exterior just professionally painted w/ modern colors seen in the pages of Dwell & Elle Decor, cooks kitchen open to the dining room w/ a Soapstone counter top & reclaimed wood island, brand new stainless steel LG appliance suite (5 burner gas range/convection oven, microwave, dishwasher), LG French Door refrigerator/freezer, White solid wood cabinetry w/ Black hardware, White ceramic tile back splash & counter top, ceramic tile floors, stainless steel sink & faucet, bay window & skylight, recessed & ceiling lighting), first floor full bath (shower, Marble & Ceramic shower, wall, floor tile, frameless glass shower door, shower & bath fixtures, sink, vanity, toilet, medicine cabinet, recessed & sconce lighting), second floor full bath (cast iron tub/shower, ceramic shower, wall, floor tile, frameless glass shower door, shower & bath fixtures, sink, toilet, medicine cabinet, recessed & sconce lighting), architectural shingle roof w/ ridge vents (GAF Timberline), asphalt rear porch/patio roof, high efficiency gas forced air heat, central air, energy recovery ventilator & fresh air, air humidifier HVAC systems (American Standard), programmable thermostat (American Standard), gas hot water heater (Bradford White), gas fireplace (Heat & Glo), electric w/ circuit breakers (homeowner charges their EV in the garage), Low-E casement, double hung, bay, skylight windows (Pella, Velux), insulated storm & entry doors, insulated garage door (Wayne Dalton), auto garage opener (Chamberlin), refinished Oak hardwood floors throughout, light fixtures (barn, recessed, ceiling, sconce lights), custom built-in shelving & storage, crown & chair railing molding, washer (GE), dryer (Kenmore), 2 utility sinks, lawn sprinkler system (Cloudburst), tongue & groove Red Cedar fencing, gutters/gutter guards/downspouts/soffits/fascia, stainless steel chimney liners, resealed driveway & more. Features include: huge walkout basement w/ it's own exterior entrance perfect for fifth bedroom, third full bathroom, Au Pair/In-Law Suite, home office or business, theater, gym, yoga/pilates studio, kids & pets playroom, workshop, arts & crafts, additional storage. Yard is perfect for kids, pets, entertaining, parties, your next BBQ. Lots of windows, light & storage. Period details w/ modern amenities. Amazing "Top of the Hill" location, walk to everything Chestnut Hill has to offer. 1 block from SEPTA Chestnut Hill East & West train stations into Downtown Philadelphia, Germantown Avenue shops, restaurants, cafes, bakeries. Chestnut Hill Hospital, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy & The Crefeld schools. Springside, Penn Charter & Germantown Friends schools are also close by. Walk to The Wissahickon, Northwestern Stables, Morris Arboretum, Woodmere Art Museum, walking/running/hiking/biking trails & parks. Six golf courses & country clubs within minutes (Philadelphia Cricket Club, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, The ACE Club, Green Valley Country Club, Sandy Run Country Club, Manufacturers' Golf & Country Club). Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Weavers Way Co-op, Fresh Market, Wegmans are all close by. Easy access to Germantown Avenue, 309, 1, 611, 76, 476, 276, 95, Lincoln & Kelly Drive, Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia area colleges, hospitals, museums, attractions, Philadelphia International Airport, Delaware, The Poconos, NJ & DE Beaches, New Jersey, NYC & Brooklyn.
Listing Agent
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tim.owen@compass.comP: (267)-282-1136
Property Details for 8862 Norwood Avenue
Tax ID Number
091219100
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleCape Cod
Levels/Stories2
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 09/13/2022 01:37 AM
Property Details for 8862 Norwood Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2014466 |
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Taxes | $7,087 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 AC / 16,000 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building Information for 8862 Norwood Avenue
Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,000 SF
Property Information for 8862 Norwood Avenue
Location
Location
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19118 (19118)
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: 2021
- Tax Assessed Value: $506,300
- Year Assessed: 2021
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $354,410
- City Town Tax: $3,198
- Land Assessed Value: $151,890
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: B20
- Zoning: RSD1
- Tax Lot: 46
- School Tax: $3,889
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # 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, Kitchen, Basement
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,822.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,822.00
- Total SQFT: 3,232.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Asphalt, Architectural Shingle, Flat
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Marble
- Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Full, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Windows
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 160.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Private, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Open, Backs to Trees
- Fencing: Privacy
- Parcel ID: 928607
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Covered Parking
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Insert, Mantel(s), Brick
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, Humidifier, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: Storm, Insulated
- Window Features: Bay/Bow, Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated, Low-E, Skylights
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Awning(s), Gutter System, Lawn Sprinkler, Stone Retaining Walls
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat, Fresh Air Recovery System
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System, Programmable Thermostat
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Property History for 8862 Norwood Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8862 Norwood Avenue
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$10,680 ($890 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,823 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,823 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSD1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-1-2191-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 8862 Norwood Avenue
This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jenks John S School PublicK to 8 | ||
Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Hill-Freedman World Academy Public6 to 12 | ||
Saul W B Agricultural School Public9 to 12 |
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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