118 Hillcrest Ave Philadelphia, PA 19118

$2,790,000
4 beds
4 full, 1 partial
4,700 sqft
0.5 acres
$594 / sqft
House

Property details

About 118 Hillcrest Ave

Don’t miss out on the rare opportunity to own your dream home in one of the top neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Located in what is known as Philadelphia’s Garden District, this home will be situated in a gorgeous park-like setting overlooking the renowned Morris Arboretum. The surrounding property is a truly special oasis, complete with lush trees and foliage. You will find both serenity and convenience in this stunning locale, with the top-quality shops and restaurants of Germantown Avenue just minutes away. With an exclusive tie-in with the luxury boutique firm Harth Builders, you will receive the utmost quality in design, building material, and construction. The proposed home will have approximately 4,700 sq ft, with a three-stall garage. Get in touch now while there is a chance to customize your finishes! With Harth Builders’ hands-on approach, you will meet with one of their experienced design teams to start personalizing your new home, and will stay with you until the last cabinet handle is in place. Last but not least, the property will be assessed with a graduated 10-year tax abatement.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size4,700 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.49 Acres
Year builtNew Const.
ParkingBuilt In,Garage - Front Entry, Attached Garage,Driveway
MLS #PAPH2286688
Garage3 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: PAPH2286688
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
  • Office Email: marianne.dillon@compass.com
  • Listing Agent: Michala Costello

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 15, 2019
Home Sold
$27,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$318,500$4,458
2022$636,900$1,674
2021$-$1,674
2020$119,600$1,674
2019$119,600$1,674
2018$119,600$1,674
2017$119,600$1,674

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Erdenheim Elementary School

Public District 2-5

1.7 mi

500 Haws Ln

7

Colonial Elementary School

Public District 4-5

2.8 mi

230 Flourtown Rd

5

Glenside Elementary School

Public District KG-4

3.0 mi

400 Harrison Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $100,490. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

17%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
28%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

38%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
38%
18-34 yrs old
29%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 118 Hillcrest Ave

This home is located at 118 Hillcrest Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19118 in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 4,700 square foot home sits on a 0.49 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 5, 2023 and is currently priced at $2,790,000.

In January 2025 more than 152 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 186 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 457 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between December and January 2025 increased by 3.5%. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 52 days, the median list price was $266,945.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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