For the first time on the market in over 30 years - Opportunities like this are rare! This breathtaking Chestnut Hill home nestled on the corner of Seminole Street and Highland Avenue is just a stone’s throw from Wissahickon Valley Park - sprawling with ample walking trails through lush green foliage in the summer to a scenic environment in the winter. This home is an easy walk to the Chestnut Hill shops, top-rated schools, Philadelphia Cricket Club, and a SEPTA Regional Rail Station. The exterior, with its flowering gardens, blends natural stone, brick, Tudor-style siding, and timeless, varied rooflines, while the interior blends timeless craftsmanship with spacious living. A large mud room with laundry and plenty of built-in storage is situated next to the kitchen, which boasts an additional butler sink. On the first floor, a stunning foyer with hardwood flooring leads to a powder room, a sunny living room, and an immense dining room. The second floor features three bedrooms, each with its full bathroom and a large sunny oasis of a sitting room. A stained glass leads up to the third-floor bedroom, which claims its own private bathroom, personal office, or immense walk-in closet. Its many windows, ample natural light, built-in shelving, and multiple fireplaces make this home perfect for hosting friends and family. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking for your forever home, this one checks all the boxes. Schedule your private tour today—this gem won't last long!
Sold for $1,025,000 on 08/06/25
$1,025,000
8515 Seminole St, Philadelphia, PA 19118
4beds
3,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
0.27 Acres Lot
$930,700 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$4,705 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 05:01pm
Listed by:
Daniel Shaifer 443-895-0824,
RE/MAX Ready
Bought with:
Jake Markovitz, RS314794
Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
Karrie Gavin, RS317681
Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2486394

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,250
- Total interior livable area: 3,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,250
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 78.00 x 149.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 092292800
- Zoning: RSD3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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