8515 Seminole Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118 - Photo 1

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$1,025,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
4 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
3,250 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

For the first time on the market in over 30 years - Opportunities like this are rare! This breathtaking Chestnut Hill home nestled on the corner of Seminole Street and Highland Avenue is just a stone's throw from Wissahickon Valley Park - sprawling with ample walking trails through lush green foliage in the summer to a scenic environment in the winter. This home is an easy walk to the Chestnut Hill shops, top-rated schools, Philadelphia Cricket Club, and a SEPTA Regional Rail Station. The exterior, with its flowering gardens, blends natural stone, brick, Tudor-style siding, and timeless, varied rooflines, while the interior blends timeless craftsmanship with spacious living. A large mud room with laundry and plenty of built-in storage is situated next to the kitchen, which boasts an additional butler sink. On the first floor, a stunning foyer with hardwood flooring leads to a powder room, a sunny living room, and an immense dining room. The second floor features three bedrooms, each with its full bathroom and a large sunny oasis of a sitting room. A stained glass leads up to the third-floor bedroom, which claims its own private bathroom, personal office, or immense walk-in closet. Its many windows, ample natural light, built-in shelving, and multiple fireplaces make this home perfect for hosting friends and family. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking for your forever home, this one checks all the boxes. Schedule your private tour today-this gem won't last long!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 8515 Seminole St

General

Sold For: $1,025,000
Taxes: $11,432 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2486394
Added to Site: 267 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 3

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 4
Upper - Full Baths: 4
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Upper: 4
Bedrooms-Up2: 1

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
Garage Description: Covered Parking

Location

Area: 19118 (19118)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL
Driving Directions: Located on a wide tree lined street

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Bottled Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Private Septic Tank
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Tudor
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Stone
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 3,250
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 3,250 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 3,250 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1898
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,654
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 78.00 x 149.00
Zoning: RSD3

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $338.46
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $6,402
City/TownTax: $5,030
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $816,700
Tax Amount: $11,432
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3250

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 104

Listed by RE/MAX Ready, Daniel Shaifer
Sold by Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square, Jacob Markovitz and Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square, Karrie Gavin

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Schools

Schools serving 8515 Seminole St

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	2.4 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 8515 Seminole St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/06/2025

Sold

$1,025,000

-6.82%

MLS

5/29/2025

Listed

$1,100,000

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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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