$2,250,000

208 Rex Ave Philadelphia, PA 19118

$10,000
Closing credit¹
9 beds
5 full, 2 partial
9,800 sqft
1.4 acres
$230 / sqft
House

Property details

About 208 Rex Ave

Potentially a multi-unit or Development Site Zoned for 4 units in the existing Historic House plus an addition in the rear and 2 single family houses totaling 7 dwellings. An 1860 Italianate grand house with a 1927 Arts and Craft addition comprises 10 000+SF on 60,000 square foot corner lot in the heart of Chestnut Hill. The existing pool and gardens can be Incorporated in the development plans. Walk to the charming shops of Chestnut Hill or Fairmount Park in minutes. Philadelphia architect H. Louis Duhring. added his studio in a bi-level space with a floor to ceiling north facing window. Presently there are three living spaces and 15 car parking. Enter from the wraparound porch though Italianate front door to the main residence with a formal dining room with three sets of French doors opening to porches, gardens and terraces on both sides and a greenhouse to the rear. Across the grand entrance hall is a formal living room with a center fireplace and large glass French doors. The library/music room has a stone fireplace, beamed ceiling and a wall of bookshelves with glass doors overlooking gardens. The kitchen area is replete with high wooden cabinets, large windows and a separate laundry room with powder room. Hardwood. floors are throughout with plaster walls, moldings and tile baseboards. A grand, skylight stairwell leads to the second level. The primary bedroom suite faces South with Walking closet and bathroom with large tub and French tile floors – A second bedroom with private balcony overlooking the atrium and skylight has a Delft tile bath. The third bedroom has a fireplace and a connecting door to an office with floor-to-ceiling closets entrance from the bedroom. The staircase to the third floor is covered with a large skylight. There are 4 additional bedrooms flowing from the center hall with a full tile bathroom and an office connecting to the storage hall. The bi-level apartment features dramatic architectural elements 22'x35 living room with stone fireplace one bedroom and separate loft overlooking bilevel space and a corner dining room flooded with light on both sides. A Lower-level Grotto apartment includes a large walk-in fireplace, full kitchen, 22'x35' LR and private terrace. The other ground level space includes the original kitchen with a dumb waiter, utility rooms and wine cellar. An amazing opportunity to bring the old-world charm into the 21st century. Presented in As-is- Condition

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water
StatusComing Soon
(COMING SOON)
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Size9,800 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size1.42 Acres
Year built1860
ParkingCircular Driveway,Lighted Parking, Driveway
MLS #PAPH2455526
FireplaceStone, Mantel(s)
Active DateMarch 17, 2025

Summary

  • MLS Number: PAPH2455526
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
  • Office Phone: (215) 735-2225
  • Listing Agent: Virginia S Baltzell
  • Agent Phone: (215) 869-8015
  • Agent Email: baltzell@kurfiss.com

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Nearby schools

4

Erdenheim Elementary School

Public District 2-5

2.2 mi

500 Haws Ln

4

Elenor C. Emlen Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.2 mi

6501 Chew Ave

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 $82,165. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

26%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
23%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

59%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
22%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LincolnLincoln
  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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About 208 Rex Ave

This home is located at 208 Rex Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19118 in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 9,800 square foot home, which was built in 1860, sits on a 1.42 acre lot. Features: 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,250,000.

While more than 154 listings in Philadelphia, PA in February 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 166 listings sold at asking price, and more than 396 were sold below. The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 10.7% between January and February 2025. Listings spent 59 days on the market in February 2025, and had a median list price of $268,469 during the same period.

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

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