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Philadelphia,PA 19118
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Sun Nov 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,078 sqft
Price per Sqft $420
Subdivision Chestnut Hill
MLS Listing ID PAPH2554722
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,078
Year Built 1925
Available Date 2025-11-27
Annual Tax Amount $12,857
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.400 Acres
Acres 0.4
Lot Dimensions 99 x 204
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Welcome to 8720 Prospect Avenue aka 50 Newton Street— a Horace W. Sellers–designed residence, presented to the market for the first time in 40 years.
Built of classic Wissahickon schist and thoughtfully updated, this detached Chestnut Hill home blends enduring craftsmanship with the comfort and function today's buyers value. Set on .4 acres, the property includes a stone patio, mature trees, established landscaping, and off-street parking—all within easy reach of both Chestnut Hill East and West regional rail stations.
A major addition and renovation by McCoubrey & Oberholtzer expanded the home to over 3,000 square feet. The project introduced a large mudroom, a redesigned kitchen, and updated baths while maintaining the home's original character. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, Verde Italia granite counters, stainless appliances, and radiant-heat flooring that continues into the mudroom, where floor-to-ceiling built-ins and a deep utility sink flanked by a soapstone counter top create a practical everyday entry.
The main level includes a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a powder room with vintage-inspired fixtures, and a stone-walled sunroom with divided-light French doors leading directly to the patio. Original details—deep stone sills and hardwood floors—reinforce the home's lasting appeal.
Upstairs are four bedrooms and three full baths. The main suite shares access to a renovated walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms include custom built-ins, and the fourth bedroom—currently used as an office—can easily transition back to a traditional bedroom as needed. A hall bath offers a soaking tub, and a third full bath, updated in 2003 and connected to one of the bedrooms, combines classic tilework with modern fixtures.
A floored attic with a cedar closet and an unfinished basement—complete with a temperature-controlled wine cellar—provide excellent storage and workspace options.
The backyard offers a wide, level lawn bordered by mature trees for shade and privacy. The stone patio sits just off the sunroom, creating an easy setup for outdoor dining, morning coffee, or quiet downtime. The landscaping is established yet manageable, with shrubs and perennials that add seasonal interest. It's a flexible outdoor space suited for play, gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing.
Mechanical upgrades include central air, a gas-fired boiler with multiple heating zones (including radiant heat in select rooms), and a full electrical overhaul.
Located within Philadelphia city limits, the home sits 0.1 mile from Chestnut Hill East station, 0.5 mile from Chestnut Hill West, and just over a mile from the Bells Mill trailhead into Wissahickon Valley Park. Germantown Avenue's cafés, markets, and restaurants are a short walk away, offering an appealing blend of convenience and neighborhood calm.
Showings start Friday, Novemeber 28, 2025.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19118 (19118)
Zoning RSD3
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Den,Basement,Bedroom 1,Mud Room,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3,Half Bath
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Attic,Built-Ins,Cedar Closet(s),Kitchen - Gourmet,Wine Storage
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator,Radiant,Zoned
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood,Heated,Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood
Equipment Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Double Hung,Screens
Appliance Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Slate
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Corner
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 3078
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 091237000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3078
Security Features Motion Detectors,Security System
Horse Property N
Special Listing Condition Standard
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