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Listed by Lindsey Toconita • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

$1,895,000

Est. payment - /mo

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6 Beds

4 Baths

3,805 SqFt

Open Sun 4PM-6PM

246 W EVERGREEN AVE Philadelphia, PA 19118

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Alexandra DiFilippo

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

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

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

Source BRIGHT

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

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