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Property Description
This stunning home was one of the first built for Henry Houston in 1885 by famed architects George and William Hewitt. Perched above a beautiful tree lined street on the west side of Chestnut Hill, it greets you with a gracious wrap around porch. It has a foyer entrance, hardwood floors, two ornamental fireplaces, floor to ceiling windows, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The second floor has a spacious primary bedroom with a renovated en suite bath, and two other bedrooms, laundry, and an additional half bath. The third floor has jack and Jill bedrooms with an updated full bath. There is central air, original and detailed wood work throughout, off street parking for up to four cars, front, side and backyards with a beautiful rose garden. The location can't be beat. The St Martins train station for an easy commute to Center City is a half a block away. The Cricket Club, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, The Wissahickon Skating Club, Pastorious Park, the beautiful Wissahickon Valley of Fairmount Park and the many shops and restaurants of Germantown Avenue are all within easy walking distance. You don't want to miss this one. Make an appointment to see this special home today.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 318 W Springfield Ave
General
- Sold For: $925,000
- Taxes: $13,649 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2532978
- Added to Site: 162 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Non-Functioning
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Wrap Around
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- Area: 19118 (19118)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL
- Driving Directions: Between St Martins and Pocono
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Radiant
- 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: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,524
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,524 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,524 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1885
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,400
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 40.00 x 160.00
- Zoning: RSA1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $376.39
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $7,643
- City/TownTax: $6,005
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $975,100
- Tax Amount: $13,649
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2524
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All existing appliances in as-is condition
- Lot Number: 5
Listed by RE/MAX Services, Richard J McIlhenny
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Megan C Cornely
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Schools
Schools serving 318 W Springfield Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jenks John S School 8301 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 | K-8 | 0.7 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 2.2 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 318 W Springfield Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/04/2025
Sold
$925,000
-2.63%
MLS
9/24/2025
Listed
$950,000
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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.
318 W Springfield Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 (MLS# PAPH2532978) is a Single Family property that was sold at $925,000 on December 04, 2025. Want to learn more about 318 W Springfield Avenue? 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.

