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5914 OVERBROOK AVE Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Key Details
Sold Price $496,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,240 sqft
Price per Sqft $60
Subdivision Overbrook Farms
MLS Listing ID 1000019906
Sold Date 06/30/15
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 10
Full Baths 6
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 8,240
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1925
Annual Tax Amount $3,410
Tax Year 2015
Lot Size 0.508 Acres
Acres 0.51
Lot Dimensions 115X192
Property Description
Located in charming Overbrook Farms, this 7 bedroom and 5 full bathroom Victorian home and carriage house was built in 1895 by a famous architect, Angus Wade. He was known for his florid architectural style. Quarter sawn oak is used throughout. As rare as it was then, one can only imagine how rare and priceless at the present time. Complete with many original features such as mahogany wainscoting and doors, claw foot tubs in 2 of the bathrooms, 4 fire places and stained glass windows throughout. The first floor features a living room and formal dining room, an additional room that can be used as a study or family room, a huge kitchen, breakfast nook, a walk-in pantry and a newly renovated full bathroom. Off the living room you will find an amazing greenhouse filled with award-winning plants and flowers. Walk up the mahogany stair case to the second floor where you will find 4 huge bedrooms and 2 bathrooms or to the third floor complete with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a full kitchen ? perfect for an in-law suite. Located behind the house lies the carriage house with one carport. On the first floor you will find all open space that can be used for a 4-car garage, an art studio or whatever your imagination desires. There is a counter weight elevator and stairwell to the second floor. On the second floor you will find a 3 bedroom home filled with character and original features. Off of the master bedroom is a wraparound deck that will make you wish you never had to leave this stunning property. This space also features centralized heating and air conditioning as well as a heated floor in one of the bedrooms & bathroom. Electric is separate from the main house but the gas and water is shared. Do not miss out on this residential oasis! Square footage includes both main and carriage house.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19131 (19131)
Zoning RSD3
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other
Basement Partial, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Dining Area
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Radiator
Cooling Central A/C, Wall Unit
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Stone
Fireplace N
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 7.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched
Accessibility Mobility Improvements
Porch Deck(s), Porch(es)
Attached Garage 4
Total Parking Spaces 7
Garage Y
Building
Story 3+
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Tax ID 522201501
Ownership Fee Simple
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