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Property Description
Location! Location! Location! Quiet tree-lined street in the heart of East Mt. Airy. Homes on this block rarely hit the market, located on the corner of a 1 way street. This updated large end of the block Wissahickon Schist Stone & Brick home w/ 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, oversized 1 car garage, 1 car driveway w/ native & pollinator gardens, a covered front porch, rear Trex deck off the kitchen, living room open to the dining room & kitchen w/ a breakfast bar, finished walkout lower level w/ a laundry room, outside side entrance & direct access to the garage is perfect for a kids & pets playroom, family room, workshop & additional storage on always desirable tree lined Roumfort Road off of Germantown Avenue in sought-after Mt. Airy. 2 blocks to Mt. Airy & Chestnut Hill shops, restaurants, cafes, Cresheim Trail & Creek, & Chestnut Hill Farmers Market, minutes to Wissahickon Valley Park, Pastorius Park & Carpenter Woods & a 1 minute walk half a block down to the "Mt. Airy" SEPTA Train Station on the Chestnut Hill East line that takes you directly into Downtown Philadelphia & to the Temple University, Jefferson, Suburban & 30th Street Station train stops. Quick walk from 30th Street Station to UPENN, Drexel, CHOP, West Philadelphia, Rittenhouse & Fitler Square. Transfer at 30th Street Station to go directly to Philadelphia International Airport. This home has character, charm, period details & modern amenities. Updates & Features include: cooks' kitchen w/ custom cabinetry, stone countertops, honed marble tile backsplash & flooring, plenty of outlets, stainless steel appliances: GE Profile 5 burner gas cooktop, wall oven & microwave, Fisher Paykel double drawer dishwasher, LG French door refrigerator, farmhouse sink, Moen faucet, disposal, recessed & LED light fixtures, pantry & breakfast bar. Full bath w/ original cast iron tub/shower, pedestal sink, medicine cabinet & wall sconces. New herringbone wall & ceramic floor tile, brass faucet, sink & shower fixtures, toilet. Roof, gas heating boiler (Mini-Therm) & AC mini-splits in each bedroom & 1st floor (Carrier) serviced yearly, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, all Low-E Double Hung & Casement Windows, entry & storm doors, gas HWH (Rheem), washer & dryer (Whirlpool), utility sink, 150 amp electric w/ circuit breakers, interior & exterior just professionally painted, insulated garage door, stone pointing, light fixtures, & more. Features: lots of windows, light, closets & storage. Period details have been preserved, original Parquet hardwood floors throughout, moldings, millwork, banister, railings, paneled wood doors, crystal doorknobs, hand carved stone fireplace & wood mantle. Finished walkout basement has gas line hookup for additional portable heating, & great for Peloton/Yoga/Fitness studio, office, storage. New sewer & water lines to the house via PWD. Oversized garage refinished in 2025 has steel entry door, all new parged walls can be used for a workshop, bike, motorcycle, garden & home tools storage area. Front & side yard w/ a firepit perfect for organic gardening, flowers, & raised vegetables, herbs. Front porch & rear deck great for kids, pets, entertaining, parties, your next BBQ or special occasion. Home is at the end of the street, great & safe for kids playing in the street. Inside access from the home to the front porch, rear deck & garage. Easy access to Lincoln Drive, Route 1, 76, 476, 276, 309, 95, Chestnut Hill & Einstein Hospitals, Downtown Philly, 30th St Station, Philadelphia Airport, Fairmount Park, Morris & Awbury Arboretum, PA suburbs, NJ & DE Beaches, Poconos, DE, NJ, NYC, & Brooklyn. Mt. Airy combines mature trees, parkland, miles of walking, running, hiking, biking, horseback riding trails along the Wissahickon Creek, tree-lined streets & historic cobblestoned Germantown Ave with its shopping, restaurants, boutiques. With the City of Philadelphia HomeStead Exemption, the estimated property taxes for 2026 would be $3964. Don't sleep on this home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 156 E Roumfort Rd
General
- Sold For: $512,000
- Taxes: $5,364 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2622882
- Added to Site: 56 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Laundry, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Corner, Mantel(s), Non-Functioning, Stone
- Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Stone, Marble, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Rear Entry, Oversized
Location
- Area: 19119 (19119)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST)
- Cross Streets: Germantown Avenue
- Driving Directions: Germantown Avenue to Roumfort Road, Home is on the Right at 156 Roumfort.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Energy Star Cooling System
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Energy Star Heating System
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Masonry, Brick, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Garage Access, Side Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, Flat
- Windows: Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Insulated, Low-E, Replacement
- Doors: Double Entry, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Insulated, Storm
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,752
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,752 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,452 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 300 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,638
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 29.00 x 90.00
- Zoning: RSA5
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Vinyl
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Appliances, Construction, Flooring, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $344.28
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $3,003
- City/TownTax: $2,360
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $383,200
- Tax Amount: $5,364
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1452
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Property.
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Cooktop, Microwave, Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Window Blinds, Basement Silver Shelving, Rear Deck Garden Planter, Front Porch Shelf, 2 Armoires in front & middle bedrooms. All inclusions convey in as-is condition.
- Lot Number: 161
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Tim Owen
Sold by BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell, Linda G Baron
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Schools
Schools serving 156 E Roumfort Rd
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Henry H. Houston Elementary School 7300 Rural Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 156 E Roumfort Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/30/2026
Sold
$512,000
2.42%
MLS
5/16/2026
Listed
$499,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
156 E Roumfort Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119 (MLS# PAPH2622882) is a Single Family property that was sold at $512,000 on June 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 156 E Roumfort Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

