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4 Beds
3 Baths
3,900 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 12/05/2016
Key Details
Sold Price $368,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,900 sqft
Price per Sqft $94
Subdivision Pine Valley
MLS Listing ID 1002378956
Sold Date 12/05/16
Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,900
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1816
Annual Tax Amount $3,985
Tax Year 2016
Lot Size 0.496 Acres
Acres 0.5
Lot Dimensions 84X159
Property Description
Noted as a "Rich Treasure" in Fox Chase by The Friends of Tacony Creek Park, this beautiful home's interesting history can be traced back to the mid 1700's. Nestled between the historic Pennypack and Lorimer Parks, the "Green Heart" of the Northeast, which provides miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails as well as playgrounds, fishing and scenic picnic areas at your back door and all within 10 miles of downtown Philly! Buyers interested in owning and preserving a piece of history will appreciate this home. Originally part of the Horace Lorimer estate, this 250-350 yr. old, two sty farm home with attached carriage shed and barn has been lovingly maintained for the past 50 yrs and offers deep window sills, original molding and endless charm. Features of this fine home include beautiful hardwood floors, french foors and floor to ceiling windows throughout allowing for an abundance of light and views of the surrounding grounds. The updated kitchen has beamed ceiling,corian counter tops and sun filled breakfast room with a gleeming Mexican tiled floor. Wood beams are found in the spacious living room with fireplace and built in cabinetry, formal dining room featuring a bay window with custom built in seat, cozy den with fireplace, dry bar and unique hardwood paneling. Master bedroom features fireplace, wood beams and good closet space. There are 3 additional bedrooms, one with powder room and french doors to an awninged deck. Added features include a convenient first floor laundry, "deep dug cellar, with stone carved steps", and a floored attic. This home is truly one of a kind and provides a country feel with a Philadelphia zip code. House is approx. 2200 SF. Call agent for all appointments.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19115 (19115)
Zoning RSD1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Basement Partial, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Attic/House Fan, Exposed Beams
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Hot Water, Forced Air, Radiator
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Type Brick
Equipment Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace N
Window Features Bay/Bow
Appliance Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Breezeway
Garage Spaces 4.0
Utilities Available Cable TV
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched,Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Breezeway
Parking Type Driveway, Attached Garage
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Irregular, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Joseph Greenberg School
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 632194200
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
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