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Property Description
Seller has set the highest and best offer deadline for today, Sunday, June 28 at 6 pm. A needle in a haystack in East Falls, a newer construction detached home available for sale that also has a rare-for-East Falls bedroom and a full bathroom with a walk-in shower on the first/main/entry floor! Just a couple of steps up to get into the home from either the deck off the driveway or the covered front porch. Located on sought-after and rarely available W. School House Lane in the always in-demand East Falls neighborhood. East Falls is the closest neighborhood with the easiest access in Northwest Philadelphia to Center City/Downtown Philadelphia (just past the Art Museum & Boathouse Row). Incredible location, walk to all these amazing lifestyle amenities: "East Falls" and "Queen Lane" SEPTA Train Stations to Downtown Philadelphia, hospitals, universities, Suburban Station, 30th St. Station and Philadelphia Airport, McMichael Park, Playground and Dog Park, Penn Charter, Mifflin and Germantown Friends Schools, Thomas Jefferson and Drexel Universities, Weavers Way, Wissahickon Brewing, Fiorino, In Riva, Vault & Vine, Ultimo Coffee, Falls Library, restaurants, brew pubs, boutiques, coffee shops, cafes, banks, East Falls Farmers Market, Wissahickon Valley Park, Schuylkill River and Trail, and Kelly Drive. This stunning and nicely updated 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath Colonial home with a 6-car driveway, basketball hoop, finished basement with a family room, a separate workshop and an additional storage room, 2-story open center-entry foyer, cooks' kitchen, 1st-floor office/den, dining and living rooms, top-floor laundry room, Primary bedroom suite with a big walk-in closet with pull-down stairs for additional storage in the attic, 2 additional double-door closets and an en-suite full bath with a separate soaking tub, walk-in shower, large vanity with 2 sinks/faucets, toilet and linen closet, 1 gas fireplace, 1 covered front porch, 2 decks with railings (1 has gates for pets and infants), garden, outdoor furniture, kids' and pets' toys storage under the large rear deck, front, side and rear grass yards, native and pollinator flowers for birds, bees and butterflies, plants, ornamental grasses and specimen trees on a private lot. This home is an oasis; it feels like your own private nature preserve. The .48 acre lot is great for kids, pets, playing, gardening, birding, entertaining, relaxing, your next BBQ, party or special occasion. Updates include: kitchen with island (Shaker-style cabinetry, stone countertops, LG French Door refrigerator, Whirlpool dishwasher, KitchenAid wall oven and microwave, Thermador 4-burner gas cooktop, Zephyr range hood, LED recessed and under-cabinet lights, double-bowl sink, tile backsplash, pantry), 1st-floor full bath (walk-in shower, tile floor, toilet, vanity, Matte Black faucet, mirror and light fixture, vent fan), 2nd-floor hall full bath (bathtub/shower, Matte Black shower fixtures, faucet, mirror and light fixture, flooring, vent fan), Primary Bedroom Suite full bath (bathtub, walk-in shower, 2 sinks/faucets, vanity, toilet, Matte Black shower fixtures, faucets, mirrors and light fixtures, tile floor, linen closet), roof, Low-E windows, skylights, entry doors, 200-amp electric, Williamson gas boiler, Trane central air, Bradford White gas hot water heater, the entire interior and exterior were just professionally painted, professional landscaping, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, Brushed Brass, Matte Black, recessed LED light fixtures and ceiling fan, Bosch front loading washer and dryer, Barn door, 2 decks, and more. Easy access to Center City, Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, The Main Line, I-1, I-76, I-676, I-476, I-276, I-95, PA suburbs, NJ, DE, the Poconos, NJ/DE/MD beaches, Brooklyn, and NYC. An additional .0394 acre rear lot is included in the sale (3525R W. Schoolhouse Ln, Tax ID: 213000915). With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, the estimated 2026 property taxes would be $7,851.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3525 W School House Ln
General
- Sold For: $782,000
- Taxes: $9,251 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2641222
- Added to Site: 70 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Exterior Lighting, Play Area
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: 19129 (19129)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: EAST FALLS
- Cross Streets: Wayne
- Driving Directions: Henry Avenue to W. School House Lane. Home is on the Right at 3525 W. School House Lane.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Drainage System, Space For Rooms, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System, Windows, Workshop
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
- Windows: Atrium, Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Insulated, Low-E, Replacement, Screens, Skylights
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), French, Insulated, Six Panel, Storm
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,592
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,592 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,592 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1990
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.48
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 20,917
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 69.00 x 271.00
- Zoning: RSD3
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Appliances, Construction, Flooring, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $289.31
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $5,180
- City/TownTax: $4,070
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $660,900
- Tax Amount: $9,251
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2592
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: 2 Green Shelving Units in First Floor Bedroom, Personal Property.
- Inclusions: Refrigerator/Freezer, Wall Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Range Hood, Washer, Dryer, Window Blinds, Fire Pit, TV Wall Mount in Living Room. All inclusions convey in as-is condition.
- Lot Number: 71
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Tim Owen
Sold by Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, Joanne Colino
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Schools
Schools serving 3525 W School House Ln
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mifflin Thomas School 3624 Conrad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 2 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 3525 W School House Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/24/2026
Sold
$782,000
4.28%
MLS
6/27/2026
Listed
$749,900
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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.
3525 W School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129 (MLS# PAPH2641222) is a Single Family property that was sold at $782,000 on July 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 3525 W School House Lane? 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.

