38--40 E Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3426 $850,000

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Beds/Baths: 5/3.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,476
Acreage: 0.16
Age:127 years
Style:
Transitional
MLS#: PAPH2479510
Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

Welcome to 38-40 E Willow Grove Ave; a quintessential stone twin offering 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2 car parking half a block from everything Chestnut Hill has to offer. Built in the late 1800’s, this Philadelphia classic perfectly captures the charm and elegance of its era while offering the modern comforts of today. Situated on an expansive double lot, 38 E Willow Grove Ave comes with established plantings and abundant space for gardening and outdoor living, making it a haven for those seeking a home in the Garden District of Philadelphia. Inside you'll find over 2,400 square feet of living space with nods to the past like a wood burning fireplace, high ceilings, original hardwood floors and exposed brick, complemented by modern updates such as dual zoned central heating & cooling. All the windows in the home have been replaced, allowing for ease of operation and an incredible amount of natural light. What’s more, the upgraded 200 amp service ensures the property is well-equipped to handle all your modern electrical needs, further balancing a home with historic character with the modern enhancements needed for the current times. The kitchen was renovated in recent years, and offers ample space to cook, gather and store all your pots, pans and kitchen gadgets. The breakfast bar separates the kitchen and the dining room, allowing for an open concept type feel while keeping the formal idea of delineated spaces intact. An addition of the kitchen provides additional pantry space and a half bath as well as the laundry facilities for the home. Sliding glass doors fill the mud room with light lead to the 2 tiered deck and the deep and expansive backyard. The backyard has been fully enclosed making it ideal for 2 legged and 4 legged children alike. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms with closet space, bay windows, and hardwood floors, along with 2 full bathrooms. The third floor offers 2 additional bedrooms and a 3rd full bathroom, ensuring that everyone in the house hold has plenty of space and separate bathrooms. The basement houses the utilities and could easily be finished for those looking to make even more living space. Chestnut Hill is renowned for its incredible walkability, allowing residents to explore a vibrant community filled with boutiques, cafes, and cultural landmarks with easy access to public transportation. The neighborhood's picturesque streets, soughtafter public school catchment, and welcoming atmosphere make it one of Philadelphia's most desirable areas. Experience the best of both worlds with rarely offered home — a historic treasure offering with all the conveniences of contemporary living, set within a dynamic and vibrant community walking distance to everything that makes Chestnut Hill the cherished treasure it is.

Taxes: $10,287
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Philadelphia City

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway, Private Parking

Interior
Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Full Basement, Hardwood Flooring, Wood Fireplace, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient Windows, Insulated Windows, Replacement Windows

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Masonry, Deck(s), Porch(es), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Gutter System

Lot
Additional Lot(s), Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Fully Fenced

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Public Elementary (56 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.31 mi
Houston Henry E School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.88 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 1.44 mi
McCloskey John F School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.5 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.55 mi
Emlen Eleanor C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.65 mi
Henry Charles W School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.75 mi
Day Anna B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.9 mi
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.07 mi
West Oak Lane Charter School West Oak Lane Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.11 mi
Samuel Pennypacker School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.22 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 2.34 mi
Lingelbach Anna L School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.39 mi
Shawmont School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.45 mi
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 2.58 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 2.59 mi
Green Woods Charter School Green Woods Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.61 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 2.75 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.88 mi
Prince Hall Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.13 mi
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary K–5 Philadelphia 3.14 mi
Dobson James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Pennell Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.24 mi
Cook-Wissahickon School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.37 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 3.43 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.44 mi
Kelly John B School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.49 mi
Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Howe Julia Ward School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.69 mi
Logan James School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.77 mi
Belmont Hills Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 3.86 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 3.91 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 3.97 mi
Mifflin Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.01 mi
Wissahickon Charter School Wissahickon Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.11 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4.12 mi
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School K–4 Philadelphia 4.18 mi
Cooke Jay Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.25 mi
Steel Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.28 mi
Lowell James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.31 mi
Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney K–8 Philadelphia 4.37 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 4.42 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.47 mi
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos Charter School Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.47 mi
Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School K–6 Philadelphia 4.64 mi
Cynwyd School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 4.64 mi
Finletter Thomas K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.69 mi
Mastery Cs-Cleveland Elementary Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Morrison Andrew J School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.72 mi
Penn Valley School Lower Merion School District K–4 Narberth 4.84 mi
Rhodes E Washington School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.86 mi
Gladwyne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Gladwyne 4.91 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 4.94 mi
Cheltenham Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Cheltenham 4.95 mi

Public Middle (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 2.28 mi
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 2.32 mi
Amy NW Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 2.86 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.08 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Welsh Valley Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Narberth 4.12 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 4.24 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.47 mi
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Bala Cynwyd 4.59 mi
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 4.64 mi
Abington Middle School Abington School District 6–8 Abington 4.83 mi

Public High (21 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 1.34 mi
Saul W B Agricultural School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.89 mi
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.1 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 2.19 mi
King Martin Luther High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.29 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 2.37 mi
Roxborough High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.61 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.8 mi
Imhotep Institute Charter High School Imhotep Institute Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 2.83 mi
Lankenau High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.85 mi
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus Mastery CS-Pickett Campus 6–12 Philadelphia 2.88 mi
Central High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.52 mi
Girls High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 3.95 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.19 mi
Randolph A. Philip AVT High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.43 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.47 mi
Mastery Cs-Gratz Campus Mastery CS-Gratz Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 4.58 mi
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 4.59 mi
Multicultural Academy Charter School Multicultural Academy Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.89 mi

Private (82 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 0.76 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.77 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.78 mi
The Crefeld School Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 0.82 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 0.88 mi
Holy Cross Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 0.9 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.03 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 1.05 mi
Ivy Hill Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–4 Philadelphia 1.36 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 1.36 mi
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 1.44 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 1.74 mi
Project Learn School Nonsectarian K–8 Philadelphia 1.75 mi
St Raymond Of Penafort School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.75 mi
St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.79 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.92 mi
B.C.A. And Childcare Center Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 2.06 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 2.07 mi
Green Tree School Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 2.07 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 2.19 mi
New Medina Learning Institute Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 2.23 mi
New Hope Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.24 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 2.36 mi
Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.48 mi
Lotus Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.48 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.52 mi
Excelsior School Philadelphia Nonsectarian K–5 2.53 mi
Roxborough Christian School Presbyterian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 2.54 mi
Chelten Christian Crusade Little People Day School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.6 mi
Small World Discovery Center Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 2.62 mi
The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.7 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 2.72 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 2.83 mi
Adelaide Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.84 mi
Camelot Education Nonsectarian K–7 Philadelphia 2.88 mi
Greene Street Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.94 mi
Anthony Wayne Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Philadelphia 2.97 mi
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.99 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.99 mi
Germantown Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.04 mi
Gfs Friends K–12 Philadelphia 3.07 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.12 mi
Cb Community Schools Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 3.17 mi
Y.A.L.E. School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 3.35 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 3.36 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 3.37 mi
William Penn Charter Mennonite Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.43 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 3.52 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 3.54 mi
Aim Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Conshohocken 3.55 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 3.58 mi
The Depaul Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
The Miquon School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Conshohocken 3.65 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 3.77 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 3.94 mi
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple Jewish Preschool–K Penn Valley 4.07 mi
Logan Hope School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.14 mi
Sophia Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 4.25 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.43 mi
Wetherill School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Gladwyne 4.45 mi
Smart Center Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–3 Philadelphia 4.52 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 4.54 mi
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 4.54 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 4.57 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 4.63 mi
Mercy Career & Technical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
St James School Episcopal 4–8 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 4.73 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.75 mi
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.82 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 4.84 mi
Prodigy Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 4.9 mi
The Bala House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.91 mi
I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 4.92 mi
Hunting Park Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
Childrens School At St Johns Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.96 mi
Little Flower Catholic High School For Girls Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.97 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.

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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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38--40 E Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3426

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