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Property Description
Perfectly located on a tree-lined street just steps from Carpenters Woods, and around the corner from Weavers Way Co-op and High Point Cafe, this incredibly charming and perfectly-sized stone single awaits! Featuring traditional Wissahickon schist construction, a hallmark of the area, you will find classic elegance along with modern amenities including dual-zoned central A/C. A stately front door welcomes you into a graceful foyer with hardwood floors and classic millwork that continue throughout the home. To one side is the very spacious living room with a large working wood-burning fireplace, lovely built-in bookshelves and an adjacent 4-season glass enclosed sunroom, the perfect spot to read a book, enjoy a cup of tea, or entertain. To the other side of the foyer, you will find a beautiful light-filled dining room with bay window that affords great views of the exterior front garden and flowering trees. This opens into the spacious eat-in kitchen which overlooks the lovely backyard with deck area for grilling and dining al fresco. Mature plantings and stately trees create the ultimate private retreat, with room to relax in a hammock or lounge chairs, and space for gardening. A detached 2-car garage, plus additional driveway parking provide convenience for you and your guests. A powder room completes the first level just before you ascend the turned staircase to the upper floors. The second floor is home to the primary bedroom with ensuite full bathroom and another beautiful outdoor space. French doors open onto a private upper deck where you can relax outside or leave the doors open while you lie in bed and let the breeze in. This floor has two additional bedrooms and a full hallway bath. The third floor offers three more bedrooms or office spaces and another full bath with clawfoot tub. The basement is home to the laundry with tons of room for storage. This home is part of the esteemed C. W. Henry public school catchment. The close proximity to parks and trails, easy access to public transportation, including the commuter train station, local shops, cafes, and restaurants, and the incredible West Mount Airy community vibe makes this location incredibly desirable. Schedule your showing soon or visit the open house on Sunday, the 6/1 from 1-3 pm as this one will not last long!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 538 W Ellet St
General
- Sold For: $925,000
- Taxes: $9,819 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2485688
- Added to Site: 234 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood, Wood
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: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 6
- Bedrooms-Up2: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- Area: 19119 (19119)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Mt Airy (West)
- Subdivision: Mt Airy (West)
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS
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: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate, Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 3,100
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,100 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,100 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,837
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 66.00 x 150.00
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $282.26
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $5,499
- City/TownTax: $4,320
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $701,500
- Tax Amount: $9,819
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: light fixture in primary bathroom
- Inclusions: all appliances in as-is condition, patio furniture
Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square, Karrie Gavin
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, JoEllen Musselman
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Schools
Schools serving 538 W Ellet St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Henry Charles W School 601 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 1.6 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 538 W Ellet St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/17/2025
Sold
$925,000
5.71%
MLS
5/29/2025
Listed
$875,000
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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.
538 W Ellet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119 (MLS# PAPH2485688) is a Single Family property that was sold at $925,000 on July 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 538 W Ellet Street? 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.

