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8830 Towanda Street/ Aka 505 W.chestnut Hill Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Philadelphia
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8830 Towanda Street/ Aka 505 W.chestnut Hill Ave,Philadelphia, PA 19118
$1,975,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,694 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: paula l seitchik
Office: bhhs fox & roach-chestnut hill
MLS#:PAPH2602934
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,975,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$534.65

About this home

Welcome to paradise on the park, literally ! It is a rare opportunity to find a home that has quiet elegance, sophistication, and a gorgeous setting, yet a comfortable size, style, and cottage like coziness. This is that house! Sited on a hillside overlooking the Wissahickon, this special property offers a unique floor plan. From the front door, the entrance hall opens to a fantastic step-down living room with pegged oak flooring, beamed ceiling, large fireplace, and an oversized window seat that is the perfect perch for watching the seasons’ change. Across from the living room, the large, beautiful dining room can host the best of dinner parties, and has a beamed ceiling, and french doors that open to a slate terrace overlooking a tranquil garden. Transitioning from the dining room is a recently reimagined full pantry that includes a custom wet bar with wine cooler and ice maker, and entrance to the sunny, elegantly restyled eat-in, cooks kitchen, with back stairs, Italian tile...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1925
  • Listing ID #:PAPH2602934
  • Added:67 day(s) ago
  • Updated:June 20, 2026 at 07:54 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Wood
  • Dining Description:Dining Room
  • Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Partially Finished
  • Living area:3,694 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Attic Fan, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating:Baseboard - Hot Water, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1925
  • Building area:3,694 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:1 Acres
  • Lot Features:Backs - Parkland, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Architectural Style:Carriage House, Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Masonry
  • Foundation Description:Stone
  • Levels:3 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Cess Pool

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,975,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$534.65
  • Tax amount:$22,426 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Laundry
  • Amenities:200+ Amp Service, Security System
  • Pool features:In Ground

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