308 Rex Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 - Photo 1

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$1,540,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
7 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
6,744 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

John Quincy Adams was President when the original part of this stately farmhouse was built in 1829. Additions were made in 1906, 1927, and 1960, resulting in the spacious property that exists today. This home is flooded with sunlight and has beautiful natural oak woodwork and hard wood floors throughout. The first floor offers a living room, a den, a large dining room with a wood burning fireplace, a kitchen with natural gas cooking and a butlers pantry and laundry area, a half bath, an enclosed side porch, and numerous Dutch doors. The second floor has four large bedrooms, one with an attached office that could also be used as a nursery, along with a full bath. The third floor has three more bedrooms, a storage room, and another full bath. There is a slate roof, and a newer boiler and water heater. The grounds are breathtaking. Out back there is a slate patio below a stunning pool that is perfect for cooling off in the summer and entertaining. The yard, one of the largest in the area, is expansive on both the side and to the rear of the property and has many beautiful natural plantings. The location can't be beat. The shops and restaurants at the Top of the Hill are within walking distance and a couple of blocks in the other direction the road takes you to one of the most tranquil spots in the Wissahickon Valley, where the Tedyuscung statue sits atop Council Rock. Septa regional rail is within couple of blocks for an easy ride to Center City and the Turnpike and Blue Route are a short drive away. Make an appointment to see this special property today. *Lot dimensions, assessments and taxes are both parcels combined

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 308 Rex Ave

General

Sold For: $1,540,000
Taxes: $30,287 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2518540
Added to Site: 223 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1, Office, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 3, Additional Bedroom
Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area, Chair Railings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Gas
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 7
Bedrooms Upper: 7
Bedrooms-Up2: 3
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 5, Upper 2
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 6, Upper 2
Bedroom 3: Additional Bedroom, Upper 2
Bedroom 4: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
Bedroom 5: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
Bedroom 6: Bedroom 4, Upper 1

Other Rooms

Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Main
Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
Dining Room: Dining Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Main
Office: Office, Upper 1
Den: Yes

Additional Information

Pool: Yes
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Description: In Ground, In Ground

Parking

Total Spaces: 4
Parking Type: Off Street

Location

Area: 19118 (19118)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Chestnut Hill
Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
Driving Directions: Between Millman Place and Seminole

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heating Type: Radiant
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Georgian
Architectural Style: Georgian
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Stone
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 6,744
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 6,744 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 6,744 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1829
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 1
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 43,560
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Dimensions: 218 x 418
Lot Features: Additional Lot(s)
Zoning: RSD3
Lot Description: Additional Lot(s)

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $220.94
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $16,961
City/TownTax: $13,326
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $2,163,700
Tax Amount: $30,287
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 6744

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Inclusions: Dryer, Basement Refrigerator, Two Window AC's all in as in condition
Lot Number: 56

Listed by RE/MAX Services, Richard J McIlhenny
Sold by BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill, Ellen L Goodwin

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Schools

Schools serving 308 Rex Ave

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Jenks John S School 8301 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118	K-8	0.5 mi
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	9-11	2.5 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 308 Rex Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/07/2025

Sold

$1,540,000

3.36%

MLS

7/25/2025

Listed

$1,490,000

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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.

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