42 W Bells Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3602 $2,495,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 5,175
Acreage: 2.7
Age:102 years
Style:
Normandy
Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Welcome to “The Firs,†an iconic 1922 George Howe masterpiece on Bells Mill Road in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. This beautiful Norman manor sits on 2.7 acres abutting Fairmount Park and Wissahickon creek. Howe, a world-renowned architect and Chestnut Hill resident, studied at L’Ecole Des Beaux Arts in Paris and designed this house as a smaller, more functional replica of his own home “High Hollow†above it on Hampton Road. A cobblestone-paved courtyard removes you from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The house revels in a light-filled southwestern exposure, and in addition to offering an incredibly functional floor plan, you’ll find a stable, a two-car garage with studio apartment, fabulous patio, rustic springhouse and gorgeous landscaping as far as the eye can see. On the first floor, you’ll find a lovely living room and dining room, each with floor to ceiling windows and gas fireplaces, a study, a wonderful kitchen with granite island, countertops and kitchen table and a kitchen garden and first floor powder room. Downstairs you’ll find a gym with sauna, a workbench and mudroom. The second floor boasts a primary bedroom suite with floor to ceiling windows and a stunning bathroom, along with three other bedrooms/studies and two full baths. The third floor offers three additional bedrooms and one full bath. Exquisite Yellin iron work on the staircase connects all the floors. The property is fenced for privacy with direct entry into Fairmount Park for access to trails and the Wissahickon. Come see for yourself, why inside and out, “The Firs†is a treasured Chestnut Hill gem.
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Features
Utilities
90% Forced Air, Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Upper Floor Laundry
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;
Interior
Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Basement Connecting Stairway, Partial , Basement Workshop, Partially Carpeted Flooring, Stone Flooring, Wood Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace
Exterior
Stone Foundation, Slate Roof, Stone Exterior, Balcony, Patio(s), Terrace, Exterior Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler
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Public Elementary (40 schools)
Public Middle (7 schools)
School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Springfield Township Middle School | Springfield Township School District | 6–8 | Oreland | 2.3 mi |
Amy NW | Philadelphia City School District | 6–8 | Philadelphia | 3.41 mi |
Cedarbrook Middle School | Cheltenham School District | 7–8 | Wyncote | 3.53 mi |
Welsh Valley Middle School | Lower Merion School District | 5–8 | Narberth | 3.86 mi |
Sandy Run Middle School | Upper Dublin School District | 6–8 | Dresher | 4.39 mi |
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School | Philadelphia City School District | 6–8 | Philadelphia | 4.48 mi |
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School | Lower Merion School District | 5–8 | Bala Cynwyd | 4.67 mi |
Public High (14 schools)
Private (70 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19118), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 35
- Average salary of people in this community: $83,918
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,362
- Household Size (ppl): 2.16
- Households w/ Children: 39%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 2,022 (42.9%)
- Rented: 2,481 (52.6%)
- Vacant: 215 (4.6%)
- Total: 4,718
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
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Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 1.0%
- Some High School: 2.5%
- High School Graduate: 11.4%
- Some College: 13.9%
- Associate Degree: 4.3%
- Bachelor's Degree: 27.1%
- Graduate Degree: 39.8%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $89,422
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $1,213
- One Bedroom: $1,320
- Two Bedroom: $1,620
- Three Bedroom: $1,960
- Four Bedroom: $2,365
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