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$485,000

29 Willow Grove Ave

Philadelphia, PA
PENDING-BRIGHT
3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,288
Square Feet
0.03
Lot Size (acres)
1924
Year Built
24
Days On Market

This inviting three-bedroom twin offers a wonderful combination of charm, comfort, and convenience. With a welcoming front porch featuring a loveseat swing, mature plantings that provide privacy, and a deck overlooking the backyard, the outdoor spaces feel like natural extensions of the home. Inside, tall windows fill the first floor with natural light—even on an overcast day. While the layout retains the traditional character of its 1924 construction, an open flow from room to room lets you see from the front entry all the way to the backyard. The living room opens through a wide passage to the dining area, which includes convenient access to a large coat closet. The recently updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, generous counter space, and basement access for additional storage. Just beyond the kitchen, a comfortable family room opens to the deck and the backyard, where a gate provides direct access to Roanoke Street with a one-block walk to Pastorius Park. Upstairs, two bedrooms off the hallway connect via an interior door, offering flexibility for a variety of uses. At the rear of the second floor, a smaller bedroom has been thoughtfully converted into a spacious walk-in closet with built-in shelving. The hallway bathroom features a tub/shower combination and a conveniently located stacked washer and dryer. Just one block from Germantown Avenue, leave the car at home and walk to nearly everything Chestnut Hill has to offer! Restaurants, specialty shops, dry cleaners, markets (including the weekly farmers’ market), and the Wissahickon Valley are all within easy reach. Walk left or right leaving the house, and both SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East and West regional rail lines are easily accessible. Charming, thoughtfully updated, and ideally situated, 29 W. Willow Grove Avenue rewards a closer look. Come see this Chestnut Hill gem for yourself—you may find it hard to leave.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
5 days ago
Listed By
Ernest B Tracy III, 6106623249 · BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill, 2152473750
MLS#
PAPH2676042
Source
Bright
Status
PENDING-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
29 W Willow Grove Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
CHESTNUT HILL
Zip Code
19118

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Year Built
1924
Style
Straight Thru
Construction Materials
Brick
Building Area
1,288 sq. ft.
Foundation
Stone
Roof
Flat
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
On Street

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Built-in Features
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Electric Oven, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Flooring
Hardwood, Wood
Exterior Features
Lighting
Patio and Porch
Deck, Porch
Community Features
Sidewalks
Cooling
Ductless, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Heating
Natural Gas, Hot Water

Property Features

Lot Size
0.03 Acres
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,288 sq. ft.
Total
1,288 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$485,000
Annual Taxes
$8,013

Schools

100/100
Hill Freedman World Academy
High · Grades 06–12 · 1.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
485
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
85% Black · 5% Two or More Races · 4% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3530
63/100
Leeds Morris E Middle School
Grades M–M · 1.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
206
Student–teacher
14.7
Student body
93% Black · 3% Two or More Races · 3% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 248-6602
54/100
Houston Henry E School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
367
Student body
83% Black · 10% White · 4% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
99%
Phone
(215) 400-3490
53/100
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield
Elementary · Grades KG–02 · 1.5 mi
City
Erdenheim
Students
412
Student body
74% White · 10% Black · 8% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
16%
Phone
(215) 233-6000
51/100
Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds
Grades 09–12 · 1.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Phone
(215) 248-6602
49/100
Leeds Morris E Middle School
Grades 07–08 · 1.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Phone
(215) 248-6602
48/100
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
515
Parent reviews
1.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
82% Black · 8% White · 5% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3360
78/100
Evan Thomas Institute
All Grades · Grades 01–04 · 0.9 mi · Private
City
Wyndmoor
Students
6
Student–teacher
2.0
Student body
33% Black · 33% Two or More Races · 17% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(215) 233-2050

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/01/2026Listed for sale$485,000

Listed by Ernest B Tracy III · BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill · 2152473750

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 20, 2026 at 7:08 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2676042

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