SOLDFEB 29, 2024
6910 Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Mount Airy West
8 Beds
8 Baths
9,024 sqft (on 3.69 acres)
- 8 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 9,024 sqft (on 3.69 acres)
$2,425,000
Last Sold: Feb 29, 2024
7% below list $2.6M
$269/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $14,464/mo*
$2,425,000
Last Sold: Feb 29, 2024
7% below list $2.6M
$269/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $14,464/mo*
8 Beds
8 Baths
9,024 sqft
(on 3.69 acres)
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Description
This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from February 29, 2024
If you appreciate excellence, you will understand what makes this property so special. From its inlaid wood, tile and slate flooring and intricate moldings to its 10-foot ceilings and Ludowici terracotta tile roof, with details like a wrought-iron grille over the coat closet window to call bells to summon the staff, this 1911 Tudor Revival Normandy-style home is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Built of Wissahickon schist, the main 9,024- square-foot, 3-story stone main house features 8 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths, and 6 wood-burning fireplaces. Originally designed by noted Philadelphia architect Charles Barton Keen, it was updated in the 1930s by architect Sydney Martin, has been renovated multiple times since and was just painted throughout. A detached garage with 5 bays includes a 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment with kitchen and family room. Protected by a conservation easement, this stunning 3.6-acre garden oasis boasts specimen trees and an enviable location across from Carpenter’s Woods, Philadelphia’s first bird sanctuary, and abutting the Wissahickon Valley Park, with miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. In one of the most architecturally and naturally stunning neighborhoods of Philadelphia, the property offers easy access to Chestnut Hill, Center City and beyond. Off the circular driveway, follow the slate walkway through graceful arches to the front door and the grand entrance foyer beyond. In front of you, the sun room offers gorgeous views of the terrace and rear yard through 3 sets of French doors. Its slate floor coordinates with the colors of the elegant hand-painted Gracie wallpaper in the living room to its right and the dining room to its left. Both are accessible through beautiful sliding pocket doors from the sun room or through double doors from the foyer. The living room features a fireplace with a recently paneled surround. It also opens to the terrace through French doors. An archway leads to a sunlit music room with thick moldings and deep window sills. To the right of the foyer is a cozy, wood-paneled office with a fireplace and built-ins. Nearby, a magnificent circular staircase leads to the second level, and a stairwell leads to the lower-level caterers’ kitchen, which opens to an outside patio. To the left of the sunroom, bowed glass windows fill the formal dining room with light. It’s a welcoming setting for both formal and informal meals, with a fireplace, intricate moldings, built-in glass cabinets, stunning wallpaper and French doors to the terrace. Just beyond, the bespoke gourmet kitchen was renovated in 2011. It boasts 3 Sub-Zero refrigerators—a refrigerator, a freezer and a wine cooler with refrigerated cabinet drawers—and a Wolf range. Notice the dental moldings and the handsome silver pot rack above the double-thick marble center island with seating for 4. Once used as staff quarters, the wing off the kitchen now houses a breakfast room, informal family room, pantry and powder room. Back staircases lead to the second level, the lower-level and the backyard. On the second level, the interconnected rooms off the main hall in the back of the home—dual bedrooms, baths and sitting rooms—could be converted to a large primary suite. French doors open to a balcony over the music room overlooking the backyard. Across the center hall are 2 bedrooms with en suite baths, one recently updated; 2 additional bedrooms that share a full bath in the hall; a homework room and a closet room with built-in cabinets. Stairways at either end of the hall lead to the third level, which has a playroom with built-ins and arched windows, 2 additional bedrooms, a bath, cedar closets and access to the attic. In-ground pool and Har-Tru tennis court(needs renovation), and it’s the perfect setting to raise your family and entertain guests. The property has parking for 20+ cars and is just 5 minutes from the Chestnut Hill West rail line. 2 miles from the heart of downtown CHil
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$269/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 6910 Wissahickon Ave
Interior Features |
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Interior Details Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 8Main Level Bedrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms (full): 6Number of Bathrooms (half): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 8 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 9024 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposal |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central A/C,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 6Has a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood, Wood Floors |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 4Levels: FourAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Wood Floors |
View View: Garden |
Exterior Features |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Patio, TerraceOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Extensive Hardscape, Tennis Court(s), Balconies- MultipleFoundation: StoneHas a Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 5Number of Covered Spaces: 5Open Parking Spaces: 20No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 25Parking: Garage Faces Front,Garage Door Opener,Circular Driveway,Asphalt Driveway,Detached Garage,Driveway |
Pool Pool: In Ground, Yes - PersonalPool |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Farm & Range Not Allowed to Raise Horses |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 9024 Square Feet |
Property Information |
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Year Built Year Built: 1900 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Normandy,Traditional |
Building Construction Materials: StoneNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Condition: Very Good, ExcellentParcel Number: 213265200 |
Price & Status |
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Price List Price: $2,600,000Price Per Sqft: $269/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu Feb 29 2024Possession Timing: 31-60 Days CD, Immediate, Negotiable |
Active Status |
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MLS Status: CLOSED |
Media |
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Location |
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Direction & Address City: PhiladelphiaCommunity: Mt Airy (west) |
School Information Elementary School District: The School District Of PhiladelphiaJr High / Middle School District: The School District Of PhiladelphiaHigh School District: The School District Of Philadelphia |
Community |
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Not Senior Community |
HOA |
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No HOA |
Lot Information |
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Lot Area: 3.69 Acres |
Listing Info |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
Offer |
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Contingencies: Financing ApprovalListing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell |
Compensation |
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Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5Buyer Agency Commission Type: %Sub Agency Commission: 0Sub Agency Commission Type: % Of GrossTransaction Broker Commission: 0Transaction Broker Commission Type: $ |
Notes The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed |
Business |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
Miscellaneous |
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BasementMls Number: PAPH2278486Municipality: PHILADELPHIAAttic: Attic |
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Karen Strid, (610) 724-6840
BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Bought with: Morgan O'brien Arnold, (215) 892-5334, BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PAPH2278486
Price History for 6910 Wissahickon Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/29/2024 | $2,425,000 | Sold | Bright MLS #PAPH2278486 |
| 01/19/2024 | $2,600,000 | Contingent | Bright MLS #PAPH2278486 |
| 01/05/2024 | $2,600,000 | PriceChange | Bright MLS #PAPH2278486 |
| 10/15/2023 | $2,800,000 | Listed For Sale | Bright MLS #PAPH2278486 |
| 06/16/2017 | $2,225,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 02/18/2017 | $2,450,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/14/2016 | $2,450,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 11/12/2015 | $2,995,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/12/2015 | $2,995,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/18/2014 | $3,295,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 10/18/2013 | $3,500,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 04/26/2013 | $3,500,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 05/02/2007 | $1,800,000 | Sold | N/A |
Property Taxes and Assessment
| Year | 2023 |
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| Tax | $30,461 |
| Assessment | $2,176,100 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 6910 Wissahickon Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.63 | Single-Family Home | $1,950,000 | 06/27/23 | 5 | 5 | 4,666 | |
0.81 | Single-Family Home | $1,850,000 | 05/31/23 | 8 | 6 | 4,716 | |
0.53 | Single-Family Home | $1,185,000 | 12/13/23 | 6 | 4 | 5,071 | |
0.55 | Single-Family Home | $800,000 | 06/09/23 | 6 | 6 | 4,200 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $933,001 | 08/15/23 | 5 | 5 | 4,640 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 6910 Wissahickon Ave.
- Henry Charles W School
- K-8
- Public
- 489 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageExcellent school overall Awesome music teacher and programGreat English department Wonderful kids and a nice setting The art teacher is difficult to understand at least from my perspective But one of the best schools in PhiladelphiaOther Review3mo ago - Roxborough High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 773 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis is the worst school I have ever seen in my life. I moved to the area with my daughter going into school as a freshman. It was and still is absolutely horrible. The kids act like wild animals and the staff does absolutely nothing at all. You go to school to learn not to fight and be disrespectful to each other and faculty. I just thank the Lord I am in a position that I was able to move so my daughter could attend an amazing school that she deserves. The majority of the students come from the roughest areas in Philly they need to stay and tear down the area schools where they are from and not bring the nonsense to the better areas of Philly. The area to live is amazing the schools however need to be shut down.Parent Review5mo ago 
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"dog owners would like the dog friendly neighborhood, parks, and restaurants, as well as local vets and pet owner communities. everyone picks up their poopies and I've never seen an aggressive or violent dog once while living in this neighborhood "
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- 8mo ago
"I’ve been living in Chestnut Hill for the last two years and I must say that it’s a very friendly neighborhood."
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- 1y ago
"it's great I have no complaints at all and they also run pretty frequently throughout the day they get me to work on time daily and it's a very safe environment as well "
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- 1y ago
"Busy lots with lots of traffic. Very fast drivers somewhat reckless. I would not suggest walking in the sidewalks due to race like driving. "
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"The area is being ruined by big business building apartments and condos everywhere. This used to be a beautiful tree lined community with stone houses and tree lined streets. Now there’s hardly any green space and the buildings are ugly."
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- 1y ago
"There are a lot of dog friendly people here. Their dogs are friendly and so are they. The people that aren’t can be really nasty though."
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- 1y ago
"I walk my dog here and for the most part have no problem. People aren’t always friendly to dog owners because not all of them clean up after their pets and not all of their dogs are friendly. Guidelines require that people cleanup after their dogs."
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- 2y ago
"It's super-cute (like a Hallmark movie) and friendly. "
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"They would really like the beautiful tree lines streets and access to plenty of stores and eateries. "
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"We have awesome Halloween and block party festivities! Neighbors are welcoming and the spirit is strong!"
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"Dog friendly neighborhood. Great place for families with pets. Trails near by. parks and wooded areas near by. Dog parks nearby."
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- 3y ago
"I’ve lived here nearly 10 years. It is a friendly and well-established community. People don’t often move out. "
- Beverly S.
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- 3y ago
"My neighborhood has good access to public transportation. Access to both the buses and train. Both are reliable."
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- 3y ago
"My Airy Learning Tree is a great resource where neighbors offer neighbors classes in areas of their expertise. There is also an annual Mt. Airy Food truck festival. We have periodic volunteer woods clearing activities to help keep Carpenter’s Woods safe from debris."
- Kristina P.
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- 3y ago
"I love the neighborhood an feel and great walks and trails. Feels like city but also still small neighborhood feel"
- Al P.
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- 3y ago
"I’ve lived here 10 years and have found it neighborly and continue. It’s near hiking ( Fairmont Park), near the food co-op (Weavers Way). There is ethnic diversity, age diversity, cultural diversity, LGBTQ Inclusiveness."
- Debby S.
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- 4y ago
"people and their dogs are always friendly also there are many different dog walking services if dog owners are in need of walking and sitting service"
- Sarah M.
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- 4y ago
"This is a very diverse and amazingly open community. People hear are exceptionally accepting of others differences. "
- Beverly S.
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- 4y ago
"Many other dog owners in the neighborhood, many seem to connect because of their dogs and/or love for their dogs"
- John G.
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- 4y ago
"This is dog central. We are dog owners. Living a block from Carpenter’s Woods - dog woods - is perfect. "
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"Food trucks and supper Saturdays along with the Harry Potter festival nearby chestnut hill neighborhood "
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- 4y ago
"We have the best Halloween flashlight parade and trick or treating anywhere! Adults are in costume! Streets are closed and crowds of kids show up! Town watch is out directing football traffic and making sure we are all safe. Wonderful!!!!"
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- 4y ago
"Love events on Germantown Ave, Lovett library park, weavers way coop and food trucks, and the Harry Potter festival ever fall. "
- John G.
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- 4y ago
"A wonderfully diverse and friendly neighborhood! Public schools improving and excellent private schools, including prominent Quaker ones. "
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- 4y ago
"my neighborhood has great commute to Center City access to 2 train and 18 23 ,L,H Farmers Market Chestnut Hill two markets the L ,24"
- Carlee M. C.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Easy to find public transit, 2 train lines. Plenty of parking (usually). Several bus lines. I drive to the train station which is less than a mile. "
- Nasir S. K.
- Visitor
- 4y ago
"Good area to live and raise your kids. A lot of friendly people, friendly neighborhood and a lot of places to walk dog. "
- Brenda B
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- 4y ago
"Mt. Airy is a great place to live. Lots of shops and restaurants. Proximity to the Wissahickon. What's not to love?"
- Rich Cardona
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- 4y ago
"Proximity to city highlights and suburban luxuries. Public transportation near and public highways near, too. "
- Daniel.matsukawa
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- 5y ago
"I live a block away from the train station and it is super convenient. Driving in can be good a certain hours and rush hour is spotty. "
- Rich.cardona
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- 5y ago
"Lots of public transportation options. Easy commute to work. about 30 minutes to university city and downtown. "
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- 5y ago
"Been living in this area most of my life. I love it, the diversity, the convince to get anywhere in the city or surrounding suburban communities in 20 mins or less. This is home."
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- 5y ago
"Nice mix of historical homes and new construction. Walkable neighborhoods with new businesses coming to the area"
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- 5y ago
"I feel safe in this neighborhood. I think it's one of the most family friendly parts of the city; nit to mention one of the most beautiful areas."
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- 5y ago
"This is a very safe, family oriented town. Many of our neighbors have lived here for a long time and are very friendly."
- Diana A.
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- 5y ago
"I like the neighborhood's diversity, the main street vibe, its trees, and the fact that it's easy to get to city."
- Diana A.
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- 5y ago
"Commutes are easy on the train, but the schedules aren't always great. Driving is frustrating due to the potholes and extensive issues with Lincoln Drive. It would also be great to have better bike options--you can't ride on Germantown safely with the trolley tracks and cobblestone."
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- 5y ago
"It's a comfortable and diverse community in the northwest corner of Philadelphia that combines the cultural and entertainment offerings of the city with the calm and quiet of a suburb."
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- 5y ago
"Commutes by rail are easy, short, and inexpensive."
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6910 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119 is a 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 9,024 sqft single-family home built in 1900. 6910 Wissahickon Ave is located in Mount Airy West, Philadelphia. This property is not currently available for sale. 6910 Wissahickon Ave was last sold on Feb 29, 2024 for $2,425,000 (7% lower than the asking price of $2,600,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 6910 Wissahickon Ave is $2,441,500.