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253 E Evergreen Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19118

$789,000

Home List Price

$9,369*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,000 SqFt
$395/SqFt
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253 E Evergreen Ave, Philadelphia$789,000

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$9,369*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1883
HeatingRadiant
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2355258
Lot Size0.12 Acres
StatusSale Pending
(PENDING)

About 253 E Evergreen Ave

Discover the appealing blend of history and modernity at 253 East Evergreen Avenue, your potential forever home. Set on a picturesque tree lined street, this charming farmhouse, built in 1883 offers pastoral charm right in the heart of Chestnut Hill, recognized by Philadelphia magazine and Forbes.com as one of the city's finest neighborhoods. This meticulously maintained residence showcases original character and architectural details harmoniously integrated with contemporary upgrades for today's living. Offering sunny exposures, central air, four bedrooms, and two and one-half baths, this stunning property is ready for move in. It features a rare and coveted private driveway with ample parking for three vehicles, a classic wood-trimmed front porch inviting neighborly conversations, and a beautiful fenced and spacious backyard with patio and flower gardens perfect for entertaining and play activities. Step inside the front entrance to a welcoming hallway that leads to an expansive open plan living and dining area, with custom plantation shutters. This space was designed for both grand entertaining and intimate gatherings. Also, on the first floor your delight in the large cook’s eat in kitchen with wood cabinets, stone countertops and high-end stainless-steel appliances JennAir range, SubZero fridge, KitchenAid dishwasher). A first-floor powder room along with newly constructed mud room and elegant family room with wrap around windows and gas fireplace bring in light and serenity. Three bedrooms and newer hall bath on the second floor, with one bedroom and brand newly renovated modern full bath on the top floor provide space for your entire family. A finished carpeted basement offers a playroom, laundry area, and mechanical closet. In the much sought after “top of the hill” location, convenient to the shops and restaurants along "The Avenue,” it’s a short walk to two commuter rail lines.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Year Built: 1883
  • Living Area: 2,000 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-6005
  • Listing Agent: Brian L Stetler

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roxborough High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

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Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $789,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $395/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $7,454
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$258.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$196

Avg. Days On Market

50

# of Sold Homes

960

253 E Evergreen Ave vs Philadelphia

13 DAYS ON ROCKET

-37 Days

$789,000

+$530.1K More

$395/SqFt

+$199 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $530.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $199/SqFt more than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2355258

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-6005
  • Listing Agent: Brian L Stetler

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

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Last updated on: 5/29/2024, 2:01:11 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 20, 2014Home Sold
$505,000
May 25, 2005Home Sold
$525,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$7,454 -
2019$5,425$387,600
2018$4,136$295,500
2017$4,136$295,500

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10
  • Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences

  • 8301 Germantown Ave

  • 0.33 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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2
/10
  • Roxborough High School

  • 6498 Ridge Ave

  • 3.01 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $100,490. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 253 E Evergreen Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 253 E Evergreen Ave property is $789,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 253 E Evergreen Ave is a house located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19118.

Is this property for sale now?

Sale Pending: 253 E Evergreen Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 253 E Evergreen Ave are:
Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Roxborough High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $7,454 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on March 20, 2014 for $505,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 253 E Evergreen Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 253 E Evergreen Ave is 2,000 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 253 E Evergreen Ave is 1883.

Rocket HomesPennsylvaniaPhiladelphia CountyPhiladelphia19118253 E Evergreen Ave

This home is located at 253 E Evergreen Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19118 in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 2,000 square foot home, which was built in 1883, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 15, 2024 and is currently priced at $789,000.

While more than 242 listings in Philadelphia, PA in April 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 216 listings sold at asking price, and more than 502 were sold below. Between March 2024 and April 2024, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 9.8%. In April 2024 median list price was $258,806 and the average listing age was 50 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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