8874 Norwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-2711 $798,000

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Beds/Baths: 2/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,165
Acreage: 0.2
Age:59 years
Style:
Carriage House, Contemporary, Converted Dwelling, Cottage
MLS#: PAPH2405190
Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

This home is the incredible combination of a charming cottage set in a serene wooded grove, restored with a breathtaking renovation, and in a perfect location, just a short walk into the heart of Chestnut Hill. The storybook cottage is an architectural treasure topped with a cupola. It is nestled down a long drive in an unexpected private paradise. You will want to linger on the deck with a view of the magnificent Dawn Redwood and woodland beyond. Entering through the sunporch into the stunning renovated open floor plan will take your breath away. A noted interior architect designed the to-the-studs renovation. The main space, with a vaulted ceiling of over fifteen feet, is full of light from every direction. Light dances around the meticulously designed space throughout the day from three large skylights. The wide plank maple flooring runs throughout the 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home. The stunning chef's kitchen has a modern feel, yet it is perfect for this charming cottage. The custom walnut cabinets are simply beautiful. Exposed joists with a skylight above add so much character. Endless storage has been designed into the large kitchen, which includes a Thermador induction cooktop and oven, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator. Another wall of cabinetry is built into the adjoining hallway, with a Bosh washer and dryer leading to a bedroom and full bath. The large primary bedroom has floor-to-ceiling built-in closets and a modern, elegant bath. The open loft space above adds extra space to the listed square footage of the home. It could be used as an additional guest sleeping space or an office. The loft space also has a door to a large storage area. Extra storage space is found in both the basement and outdoor shed. The location of the home is unbelievable. Leaving the wooded setting down the long drive, you are just a short walk to both the east and west train lines and the heart of Chestnut Hill. The home has easy access into Center City Philadelphia and is minutes from Rt 309 and the Pa Turnpike. This cottage, situated on a park-like wooded flag lot that feels deep in the woods, with a thoughtful redesign, so close to the heart of Chestnut Hill, is truly a rare and unique opportunity not seen before in this area.

Taxes: $4,861
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Buyer Agency Comp*: Seller Concession: Y
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: The School District Of Philadelphia
*The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of BrightMLS

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, On Site Septic, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway, Off Street, Private Parking

Interior
Attic, Built-Ins, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Unfinished Basement, Carpet Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Laminated Flooring, Brick Fireplace, Wood Fireplace

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Stone Exterior

Lot
Flag Lot, Partly Wooded Lot, Scenic Vista View, Trees/Woods View

Select a school from the following list. Schools are grouped by school type.
The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (45 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 0.7 mi
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.71 mi
Houston Henry E School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.84 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 1.84 mi
McCloskey John F School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.07 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.34 mi
Shawmont School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.44 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 2.44 mi
Henry Charles W School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.6 mi
Emlen Eleanor C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.67 mi
Green Woods Charter School Green Woods Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.82 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 2.86 mi
Day Anna B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.88 mi
West Oak Lane Charter School West Oak Lane Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.07 mi
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.08 mi
Samuel Pennypacker School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.12 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 3.14 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 3.23 mi
Lingelbach Anna L School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.29 mi
Dobson James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.56 mi
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 3.59 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.81 mi
Cook-Wissahickon School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.07 mi
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary K–5 Philadelphia 4.13 mi
Prince Hall Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.13 mi
Ridge Park Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 4.2 mi
Belmont Hills Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 4.21 mi
Pennell Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.25 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 4.37 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Kelly John B School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.56 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 4.6 mi
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 4.66 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Howe Julia Ward School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.69 mi
Conshohocken Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 4.74 mi
Gladwyne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Gladwyne 4.75 mi
Logan James School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 4.81 mi
Mifflin Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Plymouth Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Plymouth Meeting 4.91 mi
Penn Valley School Lower Merion School District K–4 Narberth 4.92 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 4.94 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 4.97 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 1.87 mi
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 2.99 mi
Amy NW Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.48 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 3.97 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Welsh Valley Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Narberth 4.22 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Bala Cynwyd 4.93 mi

Public High (18 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 1.72 mi
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 2.19 mi
Saul W B Agricultural School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.25 mi
Lankenau High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.43 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 2.87 mi
Roxborough High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.06 mi
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.1 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 3.22 mi
King Martin Luther High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.27 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.77 mi
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus Mastery CS-Pickett Campus 6–12 Philadelphia 3.83 mi
Imhotep Institute Charter High School Imhotep Institute Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 3.83 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 4.41 mi
Central High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.54 mi
Girls High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 4.85 mi
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 5 mi

Private (69 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.1 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.24 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.24 mi
The Crefeld School Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 0.36 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 0.49 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 0.55 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 1.13 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 1.36 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 1.37 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 1.45 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 1.46 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 1.6 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.62 mi
Ivy Hill Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–4 Philadelphia 1.85 mi
Holy Cross Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 1.91 mi
Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.23 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 2.44 mi
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 2.44 mi
St Raymond Of Penafort School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.56 mi
St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.6 mi
Project Learn School Nonsectarian K–8 Philadelphia 2.74 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 2.79 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 2.82 mi
B.C.A. And Childcare Center Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.95 mi
Roxborough Christian School Presbyterian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 3.06 mi
New Hope Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.06 mi
Green Tree School Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 3.07 mi
The Miquon School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Conshohocken 3.09 mi
New Medina Learning Institute Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 3.1 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 3.13 mi
Aim Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Conshohocken 3.16 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 3.21 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 3.23 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 3.42 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.45 mi
Lotus Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.49 mi
Excelsior School Philadelphia Nonsectarian K–5 3.5 mi
Small World Discovery Center Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 3.59 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 3.6 mi
Chelten Christian Crusade Little People Day School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.62 mi
The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.63 mi
Cb Community Schools Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 3.79 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 3.79 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 3.8 mi
Camelot Education Nonsectarian K–7 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
Adelaide Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.85 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 3.85 mi
Y.A.L.E. School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 3.9 mi
Greene Street Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.91 mi
Anthony Wayne Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.96 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.97 mi
Germantown Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.02 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 4.03 mi
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple Jewish Preschool–K Penn Valley 4.03 mi
Gfs Friends K–12 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Wetherill School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Gladwyne 4.22 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 4.24 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.29 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.3 mi
William Penn Charter Mennonite Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.31 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 4.35 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 4.36 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 4.4 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 4.55 mi
The Depaul Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.61 mi
The Gladwyne Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Gladwyne 4.8 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 4.82 mi

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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.

Total: 10,884
Households: 4,503
Median Age: 45.70

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

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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8874 Norwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-2711

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