John Quincy Adams was President when the original part of this stately farmhouse was built in 1829. Additions were made in 1906, 1927, and 1960, resulting in the spacious property that exists today. This home is flooded with sunlight and has beautiful natural oak woodwork and hard wood floors throughout. The first floor offers a living room, a den, a large dining room with a wood burning fireplace, a kitchen with natural gas cooking and a butlers pantry and laundry area, a half bath, an enclosed side porch, and numerous Dutch doors. The second floor has four large bedrooms, one with an attached office that could also be used as a nursery, along with a full bath. The third floor has three more bedrooms, a storage room, and another full bath. There is a slate roof, and a newer boiler and water heater. The grounds are breathtaking. Out back there is a slate patio below a stunning pool that is perfect for cooling off in the summer and entertaining. The yard, one of the largest in the area, is expansive on both the side and to the rear of the property and has many beautiful natural plantings. The location can't be beat. The shops and restaurants at the Top of the Hill are within walking distance and a couple of blocks in the other direction the road takes you to one of the most tranquil spots in the Wissahickon Valley, where the Tedyuscung statue sits atop Council Rock. Septa regional rail is within couple of blocks for an easy ride to Center City and the Turnpike and Blue Route are a short drive away. Make an appointment to see this special property today. *Lot dimensions, assessments and taxes are both parcels combined
Pending
$1,490,000
308 Rex Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
7beds
6,744sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1829
1 Acres Lot
$1,518,800 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning poolSlate roofFlooded with sunlightBeautiful natural oak woodworkBeautiful natural plantingsFour large bedroomsSlate patio
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 09:34am
Listed by:
Richard McIlhenny 215-275-6303,
RE/MAX Services 2156412500
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2518540

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1, Office, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 3, Additional Bedroom
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 14
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 6
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 15
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 17
Office
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Heating
- Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area, Chair Railings, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,744
- Total interior livable area: 6,744 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,744
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 218 x 418
- Features: Additional Lot(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Additional parcels included: 316 Rex included in purchase. Separate Tax ID #
- Parcel number: 092218400
- Zoning: RSD3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1829
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,163,700
- Annual tax amount: $30,287
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Dryer, Basement Refrigerator, Two Window Ac's All In As In Condition
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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