6601 Emlen Street

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119

  • 6 Bed(s)
  • 3.5 Bath(s)
  • 4,445 Sqft
  • 22865
    Sqft(Lot)
$1,250,000

Description

This stunning south facing corner property is your quintessential west mount airy home! solidly constructed from wissahickon schist, it's a gardener's dream! complete with a gravel driveway and a detached garage with a guest apartment above, this half acre property was made for entertaining, with a firepit area, gravel patio for outdoor dining, and a private side porch to watch the sunset.
as you approach from the front gate, you will note the perfect symmetry of this colonial revival. on the first level is a generous entry hall with decorative molding, a living room with a woodburning fireplace and built in bookshelves, a parlor with a woodburning fireplace, a formal dining room with bay window, built in corner cabinet with leaded glass, and a spacious eat in kitchen with a cook's stove and bonus utility sink. a slate floored mudroom with floor to ceiling built-ins and half bath round out the first level. refinished quarter sawn oak floors with border inlays, three sets of original pocket doors with perfect function and hardware, decorative carved wood mantels on both fireplaces, chair rails in dining room and hallways. wide staircase and generous landings throughout.
on the second floor you'll find the primary bedroom, with a wood burning fireplace, and a bay window with window seat. the full bath has radiant flooring under the carrera marble tiles, an oversized walk in shower, and double sink. two additional bedrooms are on this level. the fourth room has a woodburning fireplace, bay windows and is used as a family room, connecting to a half bath and a beautiful sleeping porch/ solarium with casement windows on 3 sides.
the third level is equipped with a dance/ yoga/ exercise room with custom wall mirrors. a full bath with soaking tub and laundry area are also on this level. two smaller bedrooms are on this level as well as an office and a storage attic with a lovely eyebrow dormer.
the yard has mature plantings, raised bed gardens, raspberry patch, fruit trees, gravel fire pit, and gravel dining and lounging patios. it is fully fenced in to keep in little ones and pets.
the 2 car garage is a miniature of the main house, made of schist with a green slate roof. above is a guest suite with a full bath and split system, perfect for an in-law suite or au pair!
the main house has high velocity heating and cooling with 3 zones, renovated kitchen and baths, updated electric and plumbing. basement is full height and full footprint, with bilco doors for easy load in/ out. take note of the steel beams in the basement that have ensured that this century old house has level floors and will never settle. agent is owner. showings start at open house.

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Subdivision

    Mt Airy (west)

  • County

    PHILADELPHIA

  • Style

    Traditional,Victorian

  • AD ID

    49499037

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Property Details

  • Bedroom Information

    • Total Bedrooms : 6
    • Total Bedroom (Lower): 1
    • Total Bedroom (Upper): 5
    • Bedroom Lower Level 1: 1
    • Bedroom Upper Level 1: 3
    • Bedroom Upper Level 1: 2

    Bathroom Information

    • Total Baths: 5
    • Full Baths: 3
    • Half Baths: 2

    Laundry Source

    • Laundry Type : Upper Floor

    Water/Sewer

    • Water Source : Public

    Room Information

    • Patio/Porch Features: Patio(s),Porch(es)

    Interior Features

    • Bathroom - Soaking Tub,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Chair Railings,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Pantry,Stain/Lead Glass
    • Roof : Slate
    • Exterior Property Features : Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Flood Lights
    • Basement Description: Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Poured Concrete,Unfinished,Walkout Stairs
    • Property Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Dual Flush Toilets,Exhaust Fan,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer
    • Fireplace: Corner,Mantel(s),Wood,Stone

    Roofing Information

    • Slate

    Heating & Cooling

    • Cooling: Central A/C
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Cooling Fuel: Electric
    • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

    Window Information

    • Window Treatments: Bay/Bow,Casement,Screens,Transom

  • Building Information

    • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Flood Lights
    • Year Built: 1925
    • Structure: Detached
    • Fencing: Fully,Privacy,Wood
    • Fireplace: 4
    • Major Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Dual Flush Toilets,Exhaust Fan,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer
    • New Construction: No
    • Built: 1925
    • Construction Material: Stone
    • Roof: Slate
    • Foundation/Basement: Block,Concrete Perimeter,Stone
    • Architecture: Traditional,Victorian
    • Pool/Private: No Pool
    • Roof Type: Slate

    Pool Information

    • Pool: No Pool

    Utility Features

    • Sewer: Public Sewer

    Fencing

    • Fully,Privacy,Wood

    Water

    • Water Heat: Natural Gas

  • Lot Information

    • Lot Size: 22,865
    • Dimensions: 145.00 x 158.00
    • Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
    • Architectural Style: Traditional,Victorian
    • Stories Total: 3
    • Main Square Feet: 22,865

    Property Information

    • SQ ft: 4,445
    • SQ ft (Living Area): 4,445
    • Total Lot SQ ft: 22,865
    • View: Garden/Lawn
    • Subdivision: MT AIRY (WEST)
    • Financing: Conventional
    • Appx. Lot Dimensions: 145.00 x 158.00
    • Total Acreage: 0.52
    • New Construction: No
    • Type: Traditional,Victorian

  • Listing Information

    • Possession: Immediate
    • Days Of Market: 2

    Lease Information

    • Lease Considered: No

  • Tax Information

    • Annual Tax: $14,119
    • Tax Year: 2024
    • Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually

    Possession

    • Immediate

    Assessment Information

    • Taxes Assessment Amount: $1,008,700

  • Parking Information

    • Parking Features: Crushed Stone,Gravel Driveway
    • Garage: 2
    • Garage Type: Additional Storage Area
    • Parking Type: Detached Garage,Driveway

    Multi-Unit Information

    • Acceptable Financing: Conventional
    • Roof: Slate

    Homeowners Association Information

    • Direction: Use GPS. Corner of W Hortter and Emlem

  • School Information

    • School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY

    Fire Place Information

    • Total Fire Place: 4
    • Fire Place Features: Corner,Mantel(s),Wood,Stone

    Utility Information

    • Water Source: Public
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Cooling Fuel: Electric
    • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas

    Location Information

    • Location Type: Suburban
    • Direction: Use GPS. Corner of W Hortter and Emlem
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 05/13/2025 @ 23:42

  • MLS: PAPH2466690
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