191 E Evergreen Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,447 sqft
- 5,219 sqft lot
- $511 per sqft
- 1925 build
The dazzling and iconic detached, single-family town home on E. Evergreen Avenue in Chestnut Hill is the house for those with impeccable taste, flawless design confidence, and a sophisticated sense of style. Redesigned and altered in the late 1920's by the renowned architect, Edmund B. Gilchrist (1885-1953), it is a fine example of Gilchrist's move into the modernist era. The client was Arthur B. Carles (1882-1952), a noted artist of the time, whose style ranged from Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism. Purchased by a benefactor for the Carles family, the house was remarkably transformed from a modest Victorian to a spectacular home and artist's studio. Gilchrist literally raised the roof to create an expansive third-floor, open-space studio with north light, soaring ceilings, and a stair turret to roof decks with panoramic city views. (The owners think it may be the tallest single family home in Philadelphia, where you can see, on a bluebird day, the skyscrapers of Center City.) The original stone wall at the front of the house is topped with an intricate iron fence with vine designs. Sited up off the street level, the sense of seclusion and privacy is palpable as you walk through the metal front gate to the sunny court yard. The first and second floors are gracious and comfortable. From the court yard enter the spacious front hall, also used as the dining room by the current owners. To the front of the house is the living room with walls of bookcases , a fireplace, and huge windows. To the back of the house is a spacious family room with more casework, and a tastefully updated kitchen with topline appliances and fixtures. The second floor has three bedrooms, a dressing room, and three baths, along with plenty of storage. The third floor studio, presently used as the primary suite is simply indescribable. There is an attached bi-level suite with a kitchenette in the rear of the house, accessible through the main house, but with a separate entrance off the side yard. The outside space and driveway are fully fenced and artfully landscaped. Perhaps for some, the most desirable aspect of this property is its proximity to all the liveliness of Germantown Ave with its shops and restaurants, and numerous cafes. Walk to everything: parks, trains, museums, library, houses of worship, the arboretum, and more. This is a serious house for those with an essential joie de vivre. Come see before it's gone.
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Last updated Mar 9, 2025
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MLS# PAPH2451812 —
The Building
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Year Built:1925
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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Roof:Flat
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Brick, Masonry, Stucco
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Structure Type:Detached
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Architectural Style:Traditional
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Levels:3
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Security Features:Security System
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Accessibility Features:None
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Foundation Details:Stone
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Outside Entrance, Unfinished
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Total SqFt Source:Estimated
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Assessor
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:4447
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Tax Total Finished SqFt:4447
Interior
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Interior Features:Skylight(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
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Room List:Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
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Flooring Type:Wood, Carpet
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:1
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Wall & Ceilings:Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
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Living Area SqFt Source:Estimated
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:4447
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Living Area SqFt:4,447 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Possession:Negotiable
Location
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Directions:use GPS
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Cross Street:GERMANTOWN AVE
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Latitude:40.07735000
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Longitude:-75.20691000
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:0.12
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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Lot Size Dimensions:40.00 x 130.00
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Lot Dimensions Source:Assessor
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Lot Features:Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
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Lot SqFt:5,219 Sqft
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Zoning:RSA3
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Outdoor Living Structures:Roof, Patio(s)
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Waterview:No
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Fencing:Other
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Land Use Code:A50
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Ground Rent Exists:No
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (215) 680-7616
- Office phone:
- (215) 247-3600
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:091126410
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Tax Year:2025
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Tax Lot:26
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Tax Annual Amount:$14,819
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Tax Assessed Value:$1,058,700
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Year Assessed:2025
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School Tax:8299.0
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City/Town Tax:6520.00
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:4
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Upper Level Bedrooms:4
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Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:3
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Bedrooms Upper Level 3:1
Baths
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Total Baths:5
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Full Baths:3
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Half Baths:2
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Main Level Baths:1.00
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Main Level Half Baths:1
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Upper Level Full Baths:3
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Upper Level Half Baths:1
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Upper Level Total Baths:4
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Upper Level Total Baths:3.00
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Upper Level 3 Total Baths:1.00
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Upper Level Full Baths:3
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Upper Level 3 Half Baths:1
The Listing
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Wall Unit
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Central Air:No
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Cooling Fuel:Electric
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Heat Pump(s), Heat Pump - Oil BackUp
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Heating Fuel:Oil, Electric
Utilities
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Utilities:Electric Available, Cable TV, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Hot Water:Natural Gas
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Dishwasher
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Laundry Type:Basement
Schools
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School District Name:Philadelphia City
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Subdivision Name:Chestnut Hill
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Senior Community:No
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Exterior Features:Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
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Pool:No Pool
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HOA:No
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Condo/Coop Association:No
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Municipal Trash:Yes
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Transportation:Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
Parking
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Garage:No
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Type of Parking:On Street, Driveway
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Parking Features:Fenced, Gravel Driveway, Lighted Parking, Parking Space Conveys, Private, Secure Parking
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$2,276,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$12,187
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Taxes | $1,234 |
Insurance | $625 |
Utilities | $469 See report |
Total | $14,515/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
Walk Score®
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Bike Score®
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Transit Score®
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Transit Score measures a location's access to public transit. It is based on nearby transit routes frequency, type of route (bus, rail, etc.), and distance to the nearest stop on the route. Transit Scores range from 0 (Minimal Transit) to 100 (Rider’s Paradise).
Soundscore™
Provided by HowLoud
Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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3/8/25
Mar 8, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $2,276,000 |