124 W PHIL ELLENA STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119

$975,000

Step into a piece of history with this enchanting Center Hall Stone Colonial, originally built in 1911, located in the heart of Historic West Mt Airy in Philadelphia. The current owners have taken this home to a new level: Major Updates Include: Electric-Entire home re-wired and panels updated, with custom… Read More lighting installed on first floor and porches and ceiling fans installed in all bedrooms and kitchen. Mitsubishi Mini Splits Installed (2 per floor) for added heat and air conditioning . 25 Anderson Windows installed. New Force Boiler installed (2025). Fully fenced in backyard with 2 gates. New Front Stone Walkway. Three Anderson Exterior Doors and Storm Door Installed. As you enter, a spacious center hall welcomes you, leading to generously sized rooms bathed in natural sunlight, thanks to the home's elevated position. The inviting wrap-around porch, complete with a ceiling fan, sets the perfect scene for relaxing afternoons. Inside, you'll find three stunning fireplaces, exquisite paneling, and beautifully refinished oak and pumpkin pine floors. Classic dining room pocket doors and two staircases enhance the home's unique character and functionality. The formal living room showcases a marble fireplace and newer elegant French doors that open onto the covered porch, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The dining room is stunning and boasts a marble fireplace, intricate crown moldings, and custom built-in cabinetry, adding to its refined ambiance. A well-appointed butler's pantry with a wet bar, newer beverage refrigerator, and granite counters provides ample space for entertaining, storage, and meal prep. The oversized, sunlit eat-in kitchen is ideal for both casual meals and hosting gatherings, with plenty of space for multiple cooks. All appliance have been replaced within the last two years. You will be impressed by the abundance of prep space, two full sized sinks, gas stove with hood, wood milled cabinetry, and a combination of granite and butcher block counters. The breakfast bar and eat in area give you many dining options. There is direct access to the garden and grilling area making outdoor dining a breeze. The kitchen also includes a conveniently located laundry closet with washer and dryer. Just off the kitchen, a powder room adds convenience for today's living. The second floor features three to four bedrooms and two full baths. The enchanting primary bedroom exudes charm. A timeless stone fireplace serves as a cozy centerpiece here, and French doors open to a deck overlooking your private green space.Three additional bedrooms share a bath, with one offering an ensuite bathroom for added privacy. The third floor is a flexible space, perfect for today's lifestyles. It includes two additional large bedrooms, a workout room, and two full baths making it ideal for guests, a home office, or a creative retreat. The full, unfinished basement offers all of the storage you have dreamed about. The fenced-in backyard impresses with mature plantings, perennial flowers and a storage shed. Other updates include a leaf gutter protection system, replaced bilco doors, newer hot water heater , and a water filtration installed in butler's pantry. Ideal location with easy access to Lincoln Drive and a short walk to SEPTA. Walk to Weavers Way, High Point Cafe, Carpenter's Woods, and all West Mt airy has to offer! Read Less

Courtesy of Amanda Saunders, Compass Pennsylvania, LLC [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Apr 22, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

4,172

Lot Size

0.25 Acres

Year Built

1925

MLS Number

PAPH2469586

Additional Details

Basement

Full, Unfinished

Building

4,172 sqft living area, 4,172 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1925, Structure Type: Detached, 3 levels, Colonial, Stone

Cooling

Electric, Ductless/Mini-Split

Exterior Features

Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Stone Retaining Walls

Fence

Chain Link

Fireplaces

3 fireplaces

Floors

Hardwood

Foundation

Stone

Heating

Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator

Interior Features

Butlers Pantry, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Double/Dual Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors

Lot

10,728 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00 x 179.00, 0.25 acres

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Patio(s)

Roof

Shingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $5,042, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $6,417, Tax Annual Amount: $11,460, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Windows

Replacement

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