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Property Description
Perfectly situated on a quiet, tree lined street in a fabulous Top of the Hill location, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath row home has all the charm you would expect in a Chestnut Hill home with all the modern amenities one could hope for. Enter through the gracious front foyer leading to the large living room which opens into a wonderful, light filled sunroom overlooking the lovely perennial garden. A generously sized dining room is completely open to a new beautiful cooks' kitchen that effortlessly flows into a large deck. A cozy powder room completes the first floor. The entire first level is perfectly situated for entertaining at its best. The primary bedroom features a renovated en suite bath. Two additional bedrooms, a newly renovated gorgeous hall bath and a hall closet complete the second floor. With off-street parking for two cars and just a short stroll to Chestnut Hill's vibrant shops, restaurants, train station, and parks, this home offers both tranquility and accessibility. Schedule your visit today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 249 E Highland Ave
General
- Sold For: $775,000
- Taxes: $6,902 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2477704
- Added to Site: 301 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
- Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Dining Area, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Kitchen - Island
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, 14 x 12, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, 14 x 12, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, 12 x 9, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, 15 x 13, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Gas Cooking, 11 x 8, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, 16 x 15, Main
- Laundry: Basement
- Other Room 1: Other, 14 x 10, Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: 19118 (19118)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Chestnut Hill
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
- Cross Streets: Anderson
- Driving Directions: From Germantown to E. Highland
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,080
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,080 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,080 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1927
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,111
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 156.00
- Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
- Zoning: RSA5
- Lot Description: Level, Front Yard
- Fencing (Description): Other
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $336.54
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $3,865
- City/TownTax: $3,037
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $493,100
- Tax Amount: $6,902
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2080
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator (as-is)
- Lot Number: 303
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill, Michelle Schoen
Sold by Keller Williams Main Line, John D McDonald
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Schools
Schools serving 249 E Highland Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jenks John S School 8301 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 249 E Highland Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/28/2025
Sold
$775,000
10.71%
MLS
5/02/2025
Listed
$700,000
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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.
249 E Highland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 (MLS# PAPH2477704) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $775,000 on May 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 249 E Highland Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Chestnut Hill? You can browse all Chestnut Hill real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

