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Philadelphia,PA 19118
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,805 sqft
Price per Sqft $498
Subdivision Chestnut Hill
MLS Listing ID PAPH2482090
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,805
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1886
Available Date 2025-05-16
Annual Tax Amount $18,905
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.344 Acres
Acres 0.34
Lot Dimensions 150.00 x 120.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Welcome to 246 W Evergreen Avenue, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury in the heart of Chestnut Hill. Set on a beautifully landscaped one-third acre lot, this extraordinary 6-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom residence offers the perfect blend of classic architecture and contemporary upgrades. With super high ceilings throughout, expansive windows, and a distinctive curved wall that captures natural light through sunset, every room feels open, airy, and luminous. Originally commissioned in 1886 by Henry Houston and designed by the renowned Hewitt Brothers, this stately home was one of the first built in West Chestnut Hill and is recognized as “significant” within the Chestnut Hill Historic District Inventory. Constructed of locally sourced Wissahickon schist—a hallmark of Philadelphia architecture—it stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship and historic charm. Inside, you'll find a home that has been thoughtfully and extensively updated to meet the highest standards of comfort and style. Highlights include: designer kitchen renovation with custom cabinetry, marble and quartz countertops, GE Café Select appliances, and a large island perfect for gathering, complete electrical rewire and expanded panel to support today's modern living, plus an EV charging outlet, two-zone central air, including a high-velocity system for maximum comfort on every floor, rebuilt chimneys, refinished original hardwood floors, custom French doors and casement windows to bring the outdoors in, a new rear deck and resurfaced patio ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining, a glass-enclosed mudroom, repaved driveway, detached historic carriage garage offering versatile storage or workspace, fully refreshed interior and exterior paint, along with designer lighting throughout for a polished, cohesive feel. The home's intelligent layout offers generous space across three levels, with bright, oversized rooms that feel as functional as they are beautiful. The upper floors provide flexibility for bedrooms, offices, or creative studios, all bathed in natural light and accented by those soaring ceilings rarely found in today's homes. Outdoors, enjoy lush, established gardens with mature plantings, privacy-enhancing arborvitae, and a colorful front bed that ensures year-round curb appeal. This is more than just a home—it's a spacious, sun-drenched sanctuary with a storied past and a bright, modern future. A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready masterpiece in one of Philadelphia's most desirable neighborhoods.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19118 (19118)
Zoning RSA2
Direction West
Rooms
Basement Full,Unfinished
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood,Carpet
Fireplaces Number 4
Inclusions See agent.
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony,Deck(s),Patio(s),Porch(es)
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 6.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Slate,Flat
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony,Deck(s),Patio(s),Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Y
Building
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 092210400
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Security System
Special Listing Condition Standard