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517 W Mermaid Lane

Philadelphia, PA 19118

5 beds
6 baths
5,728 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$349 per sqft
2010 build

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We are delighted to offer for sale a fabulous custom home in one of Chestnut Hill’s most desirable, walkable locations. Move right in to this 15 year old home built by Blake Development, one of Philadelphia's premier custom builders. Designed with a thoughtful open floor plan offering approximately 5700 square feet on three levels. Exterior materials include Wissahickon schist stone, Hardie plank siding providing a traditional architectural style and a contemporary interior design. Enter the gracious center hall, which opens to the left into dining room and spectacular eat-in gourmet kitchen and family room. Straight ahead to living room with french doors which open to bluestone terrace. To the right handsome paneled library, separate office and powder room. Kitchen features include large island, and custom cabinetry with marble countertops. Wolf and SubZero appliances, four extra fridge/freezer drawers plus a wine cooler. The large mudroom features built-in cubbies, a large pantry, and second powder room, attached oversized two car garage. Upstairs, designed for today's living in mind, a spacious primary suite complete with large walk-in closets, master bath with soaking tub and shower. Three additional bedrooms, and two baths. Generous laundry room, ample storage and hardwood floors throughout first floor. Large lower level, beautifully finished with high ceilings, game/media room and and awesome bunk room setup! Outside, private rear yard with a terrace just begging for your next party. All this just steps away from a world class sports facility, hike or bike in the wilderness of the Wissahickon trails, and a short walk to Chestnut Hill shopping, restaurants, schools and a 30 minute train ride to Center City, 90 minutes to Manhattan. Showing begin Wed PM

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 18, 2023 •

MLS# PAPH2218904 —

The Building

Year Built:

2010
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stone, HardiPlank Type, Masonry, Stucco
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Levels:

2
Roof:

Shingle
Security Features:

Security System
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

5728
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

5728

Interior

Interior Features:

Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Central Vacuum, Exposed Beams, Dining Area
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Office, Attic
Room Count:

14
Flooring Type:

Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

2
Fireplace Features:

Marble, Stone
Wall & Ceilings:

Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

5728
Living Area SqFt:

5,728 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Conventional
Buyer Financing:

Cash
Possession:

0-30 Days CD

Location

Directions:

GPS
Cross Street:

CHEROKEE ST.
Latitude:

40.06007767
Longitude:

-75.20561981

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.40
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

92.00 x 189.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Level
Lot SqFt:

17,384 Sqft
Zoning:

RSD1
Outdoor Living Structures:

Patio(s)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Fencing:

Other
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

D38
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

092143600
Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

143
Tax Annual Amount:

$23,758
Tax Assessed Value:

$1,697,300
Year Assessed:

2023
School Tax:

13036.0
City/Town Tax:

10721.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

5
Upper Level Bedrooms:

5
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

5

Baths

Total Baths:

6
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

4
Lower Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

4
Upper Level Total Baths:

4.00
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

4
Lower Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5%
Buyer Agency Comp Type:

% Of Gross
Buyer Agency Comp Selection:

Percent

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable TV
Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

200+ Amp Service
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Oven - Self Cleaning, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Trash Compactor
Laundry Type:

Upper Floor

Schools

School District Name:

The School District Of Philadelphia
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Chestnut Hill
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Built In, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Explore the Area

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Utility Costs

$239/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/17/23 May 17, 2023	Sold	BRIGHT	$2,000,000	5.5%
4/21/23 Apr 21, 2023	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$1,895,000	-5.3%
4/21/23 Apr 21, 2023	Pending	BRIGHT	$2,000,000	5.5%

House Sold on 5/17/2023

$2,000,000

Listing provided by broker:

Camilla F Whetzel

Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

(215) 298-9415

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517 W Mermaid Lane

Philadelphia, PA 19118