This stately and meticulous 2-story stone Colonial single on picturesque Netherfield Rd in sought after East Falls radiates charm, warmth, excellent care and maintenance , character and details today's buyers will love. A classic through and through, the home offers beautiful hardwood floors, front to back entrance hall with a handsome staircase, deep window sills, a lovely marble living room fireplace and paneled doors throughout with brass knobs. Enter and be greeted by a sense of spaciousness and order. To the right is the gracious living room with built-ins and the fireplace as the focal point. Off this room is the sun room/den with its unique stone floor and three walls of mullioned windows allowing light to flood in. Here the outside seems to come in. To the left of the center hall is the pretty dining room with its sense of casual formality opened to a truly wonderful, well-planned kitchen with expansive counters, tons of upper and lower cabinets, deep drawers, Viking stove and Bosch dishwasher. A powder room is just off the kitchen as is an outside exit to the oversized one car garage. Upstairs there are 3 exceptionally spacious and sunny bedrooms. The primary bedroom features an en suite ceramic tile bathroom with a stall shower while the other two bedrooms are served by the full hall bathroom. Closet space everywhere is amazing. The large 2nd floor landing adds to the home's spaciousness and brings in more light. The full basement is open and airy with natural light, outside entrance and houses the home's well cared for mechanicals (heat, central air, hot water heater, panel for the 200 amp updated electrical service) and laundry. There is plenty of room for storage. New roofs were installed in 2019 and 2022. Outside the grounds are lovely with front and back yards, mature shrubs and plantings, several sitting areas including a delightful stone patio for outdoor dining and relaxing just off the kitchen. 3938 Netherfield Rd is just a stone's throw to Thomas Jefferson University and Penn Charter. Other private and public schools and institutions of higher learning are nearby as are two train lines. Center City is 15 minutes away. Do not miss this pristine home with its timeless charm and staying power!
Sold for $950,000
$950,000
3938 Netherfield Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19129
3beds
2,410sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.28 Acres Lot
$950,100 Zestimate®
$394/sqft
$3,409 Estimated rent
Home value
$950,100
$903,000 - $998,000
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Deep window sillsBeautiful hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Connie Gillespie 215-805-0695,
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Bought with:
Richard McIlhenny, RS277554
RE/MAX Services
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2649286
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 361 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 19
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 19
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 13
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 22
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 20
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Marble, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,410
- Total interior livable area: 2,410 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,410
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 109.00 x 113.00
- Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 383144800
- Zoning: RSD3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East Falls
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $394/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $606,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,485
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Sold | $950,000+3.8%$394/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2649286 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2026 | Contingent | $915,000$380/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2649286 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $915,000$380/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2649286 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,486 | $606,200 |
| 2024 | $8,486 | $606,200 |
| 2023 | $8,486 +39.7% | $606,200 |
| 2022 | $6,072 | -- |
| 2021 | $6,072 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $6,338 +9.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $5,778 +11.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $5,181 | -- |
| 2015 | $5,181 | -- |
| 2014 | $5,181 +4.5% | $400,100 +517.7% |
| 2012 | $4,959 | $64,768 |
| 2011 | -- | $64,768 |
| 2010 | -- | $64,768 |
| 2009 | -- | $64,768 |
| 2008 | -- | $64,768 |
| 2007 | -- | $64,768 |
| 2006 | -- | $64,768 |
| 2005 | -- | $64,768 -31.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $94,976 +5.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,856 +40.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $64,032 +1.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $63,264 |
| 1999 | -- | $63,264 |
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Neighborhood: East Falls
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Mifflin Thomas SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19129
- East Falls
- 3938 Netherfield Rd
