Philadelphia, PA 19118 246 W Evergreen Avenue

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Presented By: Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
  • MLS# PAPH2482090
  • 05/14/2025
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  • Beds • 6
  • Full/Half Baths • 3 / 1
  • SQFT • 3,805
  • Garage • 1

Home Details

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 schista hallmark of Philadelphia architectureit 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 Caf Select appliances, and a large island perfect for gathering, complete electrical rewire and expanded panel to support todays 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 todays 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 homeits 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 Philadelphias most desirable neighborhoods.
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Interior Features for 246 W Evergreen Avenue

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels0
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels6
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 10
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 13
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 23
Main Level Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms6

Bathrooms

Bathrooms Half Upper Level 20
Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Half Lower Level 10
Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels0
Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels0
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 21
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 12
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 10
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels3
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 21.00
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 12.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 10.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels3
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels
Half Baths1
Total Baths4

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceAssessor
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area3805
Above Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementFull, Unfinished
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area0
Below Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringWood, Carpet
Heating FuelNatural Gas
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Laundry TypeMain Floor
Total Fireplaces4

General for 246 W Evergreen Avenue

AccessibilityNone
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Architectural StyleVictorian
Bathrooms Count Main Level1.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level
CityPHILADELPHIA
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsStone
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyPHILADELPHIA
DirectionsOn W Evergreen before it turns into Navajo
Electric200+ Amp Service
ExclusionsSee agent.
Facing DirectionWest
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces1.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingHot Water
Levels3
Lot Size Square Feet15000.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area19118 (19118)
ModificationTimestamp2025-05-16T00:10:19
MunicipalityPHILADELPHIA
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
Patio/Porch FeaturesBalcony, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
PossessionSettlement, 31-60 Days CD
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG498.03
Property TypeResidential
RoofSlate, Flat
School DistrictTHE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Security FeaturesSecurity System
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameCHESTNUT HILL
Tax Annual Amount18905.0
Tax Assessed Value1350600.0
Tax Lot45
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms13
Total SQFT3805
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Water Access Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo
Year Built1886
Year Built SourceEstimated
ZoningRSA2

Exterior for 246 W Evergreen Avenue

# of Detached Garage Spaces1
Exterior AmenitiesExterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Foundation DetailsStone
Garage FeaturesGarage - Front Entry
InclusionsSee agent.
Land Assessed Value270120.00
Land Use CodeC48
Lot Dimensions150.00 x 120.00
Lot Size Acres0.34
Lot Size SourceAssessor
LotDimensionsSourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
Parking FeaturesPaved Driveway, Private
PoolNo Pool
SpaNo
Total Parking Spaces6
Type of ParkingDetached Garage, Driveway
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo

Additional Details

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Rachel Shepherd

Price $1,895,000
MLS#PAPH2482090
List Date 05/14/2025
Property Type Single Family
Phone 703.929.4729
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