414 E GOWEN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119

$989,000

Local architect Howard Smith Richards teamed up with builder and fellow Gowen Avenue resident Horace Burrell to build this stunning addition to the historic Gowen Estates. With only four owners since its completion in 1907, this timelessly elegant home is ready for new owners. The welcoming, gable-end front porch not… Read More only provides incredible curb appeal, but offers a lovely spot to enjoy morning coffee or chat with neighbors. Enter the freshly painted foyer with high, coffered ceilings. French doors lead to a cozy living room with a gas fireplace, a perfect spot to warm up after arriving home. Just beyond the living room is a fabulous sunroom with exposed stone walls and access to the patio, offering an ideal layout for entertaining. To the right of the foyer sits the formal dining room which can easily accommodate your family gatherings. Enjoy unique touches such as the stained glass window panes and a beautiful window etching created by the current owner. A very large eat-in kitchen with high ceilings and a convenient powder room complete the first level. The upper floors provide a good deal of flexibility. A spacious primary ensuite features a deep window seat and a four-piece bathroom with all new plumbing. The adjoining study with custom mahogany bookshelves is the perfect space for an office or den. Two additional large bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a spacious and sunny laundry room round out the 2nd floor. Continue up to the 3rd floor which offers a flexible floor plan and excellent storage. You will find a large, bright bedroom as well a multi-purpose room recently used as an art studio, which could easily be another bedroom. A smaller storage area makes a sweet playroom or office space. There is a third full bathroom and a large storage room. You will fall in love with the spectacular rear yard, with a gorgeous white oak as its centerpiece. Wander among mountain laurel, hydrangea, rhododendron and much more while enjoying fresh figs from your very own fig tree (currently wrapped for winter). Gardeners will delight, as will anyone looking for a large, flat yard to enjoy. A very deep, detached garage offers plentiful parking, storage and even renovation possibilities. Located on a lovely street once The Prettiest Street in Mt. Airy, this home sits just .4 miles from the Mt. Airy train station and less than a mile from numerous restaurants and shops. Read Less

Courtesy of Rebecca Buffum, BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Feb 23, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

4,169

Lot Size

0.41 Acres

Year Built

1925

MLS Number

PAPH2422146

Additional Details

Basement

Full

Building

4,169 sqft living area, 4,169 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1925, Structure Type: Detached, 3 levels, Colonial, Stone

Cooling

None, None

Foundation

Stone

Garage

2 garage spaces

Heating

Natural Gas, Radiator

Lot

17,940 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 78.00 x 230.00, 0.41 acres

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Sewer

Public Septic

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $5,529, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $7,037, Tax Annual Amount: $12,567, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Hot Water: Natural Gas

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