8720 PROSPECT AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118

$1,295,000

Welcome to 8720 Prospect Avenue aka 50 Newton Street - a Horace W. Sellers-designed residence, presented to the market for the first time in 40 years. Built of classic Wissahickon schist and thoughtfully updated, this detached Chestnut Hill home blends enduring craftsmanship with the comfort and function today's buyers value.… Read More Set on .4 acres, the property includes a stone patio, mature trees, established landscaping, and off-street parking - all within easy reach of both Chestnut Hill East and West regional rail stations. A major addition and renovation by McCoubrey & Oberholtzer expanded the home to over 3,000 square feet. The project introduced a large mudroom, a redesigned kitchen, and updated baths while maintaining the home's original character. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, Verde Italia granite counters, stainless appliances, and radiant-heat flooring that continues into the mudroom, where floor-to-ceiling built-ins and a deep utility sink flanked by a soapstone counter top create a practical everyday entry. The main level includes a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a powder room with vintage-inspired fixtures, and a stone-walled sunroom with divided-light French doors leading directly to the patio. Original details - deep stone sills and hardwood floors - reinforce the home's lasting appeal. Upstairs are four bedrooms and three full baths. The main suite shares access to a renovated walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms include custom built-ins, and the fourth bedroom - currently used as an office - can easily transition back to a traditional bedroom as needed. A hall bath offers a soaking tub, and a third full bath, updated in 2003 and connected to one of the bedrooms, combines classic tilework with modern fixtures. A floored attic with a cedar closet and an unfinished basement - complete with a temperature-controlled wine cellar - provide excellent storage and workspace options. The backyard offers a wide, level lawn bordered by mature trees for shade and privacy. The stone patio sits just off the sunroom, creating an easy setup for outdoor dining, morning coffee, or quiet downtime. The landscaping is established yet manageable, with shrubs and perennials that add seasonal interest. It's a flexible outdoor space suited for play, gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Mechanical upgrades include central air, a gas-fired boiler with multiple heating zones (including radiant heat in select rooms), and a full electrical overhaul. Located within Philadelphia city limits, the home sits 0.1 mile from Chestnut Hill East station, 0.5 mile from Chestnut Hill West, and just over a mile from the Bells Mill trailhead into Wissahickon Valley Park. Germantown Avenue's cafe9;s, markets, and restaurants are a short walk away, offering an appealing blend of convenience and neighborhood calm. Showings start Friday, Novemeber 28, 2025. Read Less

Courtesy of Bill Shelton, BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Nov 30, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,078

Lot Size

0.4 Acres

Year Built

1925

MLS Number

PAPH2554722

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer

Basement

Unfinished

Building

3,078 sqft living area, 3,078 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1925, Major renovation in 2003, Structure Type: Detached, 2 levels, Colonial, Stone, Stucco

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C

Exterior Features

Gutter System

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Wood

Floors

Hardwood, Heated, Tile/Brick

Foundation

Stone

Heating

Natural Gas, Radiator, Radiant, Zoned

Interior Features

Attic, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Kitchen - Gourmet, Wine Storage

Laundry

Basement

Lot

17,424 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 99 x 204, 0.4 acres, Corner

Parking

Asphalt Driveway

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade

Roof

Slate

Sewer

Cess Pool

Taxes

County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $7,200, Tax Annual Amount: $12,857, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Hot Water: Natural Gas

Windows

Double Hung, Screens

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