Views - Primary on Main
Address
500 Telner Street, Philadelphia, PA
Price
$ 2,700,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#PAPH2572676
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyPHILADELPHIA
- CityPhiladelphia
- Area19118
- NeighborhoodChestnut Hill
- Zip19118
- StyleColonial,Traditional
- Year Built1957
- Taxes$ 26197
- Price$ 2,700,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms3
- Sqr Footage5766
- Lot Size1.98 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Welcome to 500 Telner Street, one of the finest Woodward houses in Chestnut Hill. Built in 1957, but resembling a 1925 house typical of the aesthetics of Chestnut Hill, this lovely estate was custom built for George Woodward, Jr. and his wife Harriet for their personal home. The Woodward family is well-known for building Chestnut Hills most charming estates. Its park-like setting and charming dovecote gracing the front entrance, surrounded by pink azaleas in Spring, make this fairy tale cottage come to life. This is one of the rare homes directly on Wissahickon Valley Park. Timeless charm, so typical in Woodward architecture, is brought to its zenith in this stone home, custom built to plans now archived at the Chestnut Hill Conservancy, with seemingly no expense spared. All the modern amenities you love, such as central air, a full 2 car garage, an attached separate apartment with its own private entrance, 5 full and 3 half baths (each bedroom and apartment with their own full bath), and enormous closets and attic space, offer comfort and convenience. With 8 inch deep granite window sills due to the thick walls, the house is exceptionally quiet due to the insulation, solid doors and stucco walls. Uniquely, the primary bedroom suite occupies an entire wing on the ground floor and features a spacious bath with dual bathrooms, each with its own shower or tub. The generous bedroom includes French doors opening to a private patio, a marble fireplace, built-in dresser, and separate closets, along with an adjoining sitting room with an additional marble fireplace. This wing creates total privacy from the other living spaces in the house. The grand living room, with an open floor plan connecting to the dining room, boasts 5 sets of French doors that are lit with morning sun, with an unobscured view filled with trees as it overlooks Cresheim Valley. Since 2013, multiple improvements have been made, including a new main kitchen with radiant floor heating, a Miele dish washer, Viking stove, convection oven, and a generous pantry complete with a cozy, sunny home office. The kitchen in the apartment is also new, with granite countertops, gas range and dishwasher, and added in 2020, a spacious southern exposure insulated glass addition opens out from the living room for your hot tub, 4 season relaxation and plant cultivation or display. A kitchenette is also located here. The circular and garage access driveways were repaved in 2023. The generous studio apartment has a separate entrance and contains multiple windows, a full bath and ample closets. The second floor contains 3 bedrooms and luxuriously, one full bath for each bedroom. Adding to the home's flexible layout is the possibility of complete separation of upstairs and downstairs due to the private entrance access to both the upstairs and the apartment. A large slate floor foyer at the front door absorbs all the comings and goings and stands the test of time. Located over the furnace room, the slate remains warm all winter long. A massive playroom in the finished basement, complete with fireplace, could be an exercise space, a guest bedroom (it has a large window), office, child or party space. While laundry is conveniently located on the ground floor, there is plumbing here in a large closet for another laundry facility. There is also a half bath in the basement and a very generous workshop space as well. An additional finished room which, at the owners option, could be reserved for the resident of the apartment to enlarge its capacity, or kept as part of the main residence.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Listed $2,995,000 |
| 6/8/2026 | 10$2,700,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 5766 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Steam |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Possession | 0-30 Days CD,31-60 Days CD,61-90 Days CD,90-120 Days CD |
| Roof | Pitched,Tile |
| Zoning | R1 |
| Garage Spaces | 2.00 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio(s) |
| Architectural Style | Colonial,Traditional |
| Construction Materials | Stone |
| School District | PHILADELPHIA CITY |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| Levels | 2 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | PHILADELPHIA |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | CHESTNUT HILL |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Total Rooms | 19 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | GPS |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | 19118 (19118) |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 86185.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 128320.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 26197.0 |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 3.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 468.26 |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Total SQFT | 5766 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Estimated |
| Tax Lot | 204 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Primary Bath(s),Butlers Pantry,2nd Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Basement | Full |
| Flooring | Wood,Fully Carpeted |
| Total Fireplaces | 3 |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 5766 |
| Half Baths | 3 |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Room Type | Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Bedroom 1,Other,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3,Full Bath,Half Bath |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 1 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Laundry Type | Main Floor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Assessor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bathrooms Half Upper Level 1 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 5.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 5 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 8 |
Exterior Features
| Pool | No Pool |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Garage Features | Other |
| Type of Parking | Driveway,Attached Garage |
| Land Use Code | D28 |
| Foundation Details | Stone |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 274.00 x 208.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 1.98 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Attached Garage Spaces | 2 |
| LotDimensionsSource | Assessor |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom 1 | Main | |||
| Bathroom 1 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bathroom 2 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bathroom 3 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bedroom 1 | 16 X 15 | Upper 1 | ||
| Bedroom 2 | 13 X 15 | Upper 1 | ||
| Bedroom 3 | 12 X 15 | Upper 1 | ||
| Bedroom 4 | Upper 1 | |||
| Dining Room | 15 X 18 | Main | ||
| Family Room | Unspecified | |||
| Full Bath | Upper 1 | |||
| Half Bath | Main | |||
| Half Bath | Upper 1 | |||
| Half Bath | Main | |||
| Kitchen | 26 X 16 | Main | Kitchen - Gas Cooking,Pantry | |
| Living Room | 20 X 25 | Main | ||
| Other | 15 X 13 | Main | OFFICE | |
| Other | 21 X 15 | Upper 1 | INLAW | |
| Primary Bedroom | 14 X 21 | Main |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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