CHARIS REALTY GROUP

Victorian

235 E GOWEN AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA , PA 19119

MLS#: PAPH2311270

$986,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: PAPH2311270
Listing provided by: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 1 year, 6 months ago
On site: 1 year, 11 months ago
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EAST MT AIRY - Residential

Property

Beds

7

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1883

Sq.Footage

4,696

This historic Queen Anne style Victorian home in the desirable neighborhood of Mt. Airy was the first home built by the James Gowen Estate c. 1883. Gowen Avenue has been considered one of the most beautiful Victorian streets in Philadelphia. This large home has generously proportioned rooms for entertaining, with high ceilings, crown moldings, wainscoting and unique staircase railings and newel post. This residence is fully air-conditioned with three zones, 7 bedrooms and 2.5 tiled bathrooms. A thermal glass-enclosed sun porch (30' x 15') offers casual family living and a cozy gas-fired fireplace. The expansive rear yard has beautiful gardens, a variety of specimen trees, a charming gazebo- swing, hot tub, and an above-ground lap pool measuring 12' x 40' with exceptional privacy. The property includes a driveway, parking area, and a detached 2-car garage. The property is one-block from the Mt. Airy Station, which provides commuter trains to Center City, and is close to the PA Turnpike, Rt. 309, and there’s easy access to the village of Chestnut Hill and the Wissahickon Park. Offered for the first time in 37 years, it is rare to find such an outstanding historic home to make your own, with superb outdoor space in a beautiful neighborhood setting.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Crown Molding

  • Total Bedrooms

    7

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    4696.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Steam, Heat Pump

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Stone

  • Other Exterior Features

    Other

  • Parking

    Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Garage, Detached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Patio, Porch, Enclosed, Deck, Terrace

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Above Ground, Private, Lap

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

  • View

    Garden

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Sloped, Front Yard, Private, Back Yard

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.64

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Victorian

Price

  • Sales Price

    $986,000

  • Tax Amount

    11174.0

  • Zoning

    Residential

  • Sq. Footage

    4, 696

  • Price/SqFt

    $209

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    GERMANTOWN

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Stone

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    44

  • Water Source

    Public

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This historic Queen Anne style Victorian home in the desirable neighborhood of Mt. Airy was the first home built by the James Gowen Estate c. 1883. Gowen Avenue has been considered one of the most beautiful Victorian streets in Philadelphia. This large home has generously proportioned rooms for entertaining, with high ceilings, crown moldings, wainscoting and unique staircase railings and newel post. This residence is fully air-conditioned with three zones, 7 bedrooms and 2.5 tiled bathrooms. A thermal glass-enclosed sun porch (30' x 15') offers casual family living and a cozy gas-fired fireplace. The expansive rear yard has beautiful gardens, a variety of specimen trees, a charming gazebo- swing, hot tub, and an above-ground lap pool measuring 12' x 40' with exceptional privacy. The property includes a driveway, parking area, and a detached 2-car garage. The property is one-block from the Mt. Airy Station, which provides commuter trains to Center City, and is close to the PA Turnpike, Rt. 309, and there’s easy access to the village of Chestnut Hill and the Wissahickon Park. Offered for the first time in 37 years, it is rare to find such an outstanding historic home to make your own, with superb outdoor space in a beautiful neighborhood setting.

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