Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate6900 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119-3728 $2,850,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 7,600
Acreage: 0.98
Age:125 years
Style:
Traditional
Subdivision: Mt Airy (West)
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Featured in Architectural Digest and The Wall Street Journal’s Fine Homes, this exceptional Wissahickon Schist estate was designed by Robert McGoodwin in 1919, and masterfully refurbished for today’s lifestyle. Set on nearly an acre just steps from the Wissahickon trails, the property offers 7,600+ sq ft of refined living, elaborate stone walls, blue stone and brick walkways, a potting shed, guesthouse, two-car detached garage, and an expansive parking court. Inside, natural light fills every room. The main level includes a grand front-to-back entry hall, formal living room, dining room, paneled library, all with fireplaces. A gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry, and prep room, a sun-filled family room, and a stunning pub room that opens to a south-facing brick terrace complete the main floor. The second-floor primary suite includes a sitting room, marble bath, and generous closets. Additional junior suite with private bath, two other bedrooms, updated hall bath, and a laundry room are all located on the second floor. The third floor has three additional bedrooms, a family room / flex space, fully updated bathroom, and ample storage spaces. Extensively updated, including kitchen, baths, windows, floors, landscaping, and a new four-zone heat pump system (plus a fifth in the guest house), with recirculated water radiator heat for year-round comfort. A rare opportunity to own a landmark residence where historic architecture meets modern living—steps from the Wissahickon trails and just minutes to Center City, offering the best of both nature and city convenience.
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Features
Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, HRV/ERV, Multi Units, Ductless/Mini-Split, Electric, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, On Site Septic, 200+ Amp Service, Upper Floor Laundry
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;
Interior
Bar, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Additional Stairway, Hardwood Flooring, Tile/Brick Flooring, Wood Fireplace, French Doors, Six Panel Doors, Storm Doors
Exterior
Stone Foundation, Stone Exterior, Patio(s), Terrace, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Stone Retaining Walls
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Public Elementary (98 schools)
Public Middle (14 schools)
Public High (37 schools)
Private (111 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19119), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 37
- Average salary of people in this community: $61,100
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 8,691
- Household Size (ppl): 2.32
- Households w/ Children: 46%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 7,600 (57.4%)
- Rented: 4,185 (31.6%)
- Vacant: 1,453 (11.0%)
- Total: 13,238
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.
Climate and Weather
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Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 1.6%
- Some High School: 4.4%
- High School Graduate: 20.6%
- Some College: 17.2%
- Associate Degree: 6.3%
- Bachelor's Degree: 22.9%
- Graduate Degree: 26.9%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $64,237
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: $663
- One Bedroom: $922
- Two Bedroom: $1,057
- Three Bedroom: $1,224
- Four Bedroom: $1,886
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Listing Courtesy of: Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty , (215) 298-9415
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