17 W Abington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3935 $474,900

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Beds/Baths: 2/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,312
Acreage: 0.03
Age:114 years
Style:
Straight Thru
MLS#: PAPH2452858
Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

Stunning Twin Home in Desirable Chestnut Hill. Nestled in the highly sought-after Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, this beautifully maintained twin home offers two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and timeless charm. Step onto the inviting front porch before entering a spacious living room and separate dining room, both adorned with hardwood floors featuring custom inlays. The updated kitchen boasts tile flooring, 42-inch cabinets, a stylish tile backsplash, and gas cooking—ideal for any home chef. Upstairs, the large main bedroom includes an additional bonus room, ideal as a walk-in closet, nursery, or home office. A classic three-piece bath features a claw-foot tub and tile flooring, adding vintage elegance. The second bedroom is equally spacious with ample closet storage. Additional highlights include: One-car garage with inside access, Solid wood doors throughout, Newer windows, heater, water heater, and roof, Crown molding in every room, Convenient first-floor half bath, and Mudroom leading to a beautiful backyard. The charming rear yard offers a brick patio, sitting area, and storage shed, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat. Located just steps from Germantown Avenue, this home places you moments away from local shops, restaurants, and vibrant community events—the perfect balance of tranquility and urban convenience. Don’t miss your chance—schedule your tour today!

Primary Bed: 11 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 11 X 12 - Upper 1
Bonus Room: 7 X 10 - Upper 1
Living Room: 11 X 13 - Main
Dining Room: 11 X 12 - Main
Kitchen: 10 X 11 - Main
Taxes: $6,555
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Philadelphia City

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Ductless/Mini-Split, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Private Parking, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Full Basement, Garage Access Basement, Interior Access Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Walkout Level Basement, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Solid Hardwood Flooring, Plaster Walls, Replacement Windows, Vinyl Clad Windows

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Flat Roof, Rubber Roof, Masonry, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks

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Public Elementary (56 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.23 mi
Houston Henry E School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.96 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 1.37 mi
McCloskey John F School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.6 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.67 mi
Emlen Eleanor C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.77 mi
Henry Charles W School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.8 mi
Day Anna B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.02 mi
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.18 mi
West Oak Lane Charter School West Oak Lane Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.23 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 2.32 mi
Samuel Pennypacker School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.35 mi
Shawmont School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.37 mi
Lingelbach Anna L School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.46 mi
Green Woods Charter School Green Woods Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.56 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 2.66 mi
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 2.7 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 2.84 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3 mi
Dobson James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary K–5 Philadelphia 3.24 mi
Prince Hall Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.26 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 3.31 mi
Pennell Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.36 mi
Cook-Wissahickon School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.4 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.57 mi
Kelly John B School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.67 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.78 mi
Howe Julia Ward School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.81 mi
Belmont Hills Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 3.83 mi
Logan James School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.88 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 4 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4 mi
Mifflin Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 4.1 mi
Wissahickon Charter School Wissahickon Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.19 mi
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School K–4 Philadelphia 4.24 mi
Cooke Jay Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.36 mi
Steel Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Lowell James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.43 mi
Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney K–8 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 4.49 mi
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos Charter School Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Cynwyd School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 4.62 mi
Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School K–6 Philadelphia 4.73 mi
Penn Valley School Lower Merion School District K–4 Narberth 4.78 mi
Mastery Cs-Cleveland Elementary Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Gladwyne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Gladwyne 4.82 mi
Finletter Thomas K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Morrison Andrew J School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Rhodes E Washington School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
Ridge Park Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 4.98 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 4.99 mi

Public Middle (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 2.27 mi
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 2.43 mi
Amy NW Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 2.87 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.21 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.78 mi
Welsh Valley Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Narberth 4.06 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 4.25 mi
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Bala Cynwyd 4.56 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 4.76 mi
Abington Middle School Abington School District 6–8 Abington 4.9 mi

Public High (21 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 1.46 mi
Saul W B Agricultural School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.85 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 2.16 mi
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.23 mi
King Martin Luther High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.41 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 2.46 mi
Roxborough High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.59 mi
Lankenau High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.74 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.92 mi
Imhotep Institute Charter High School Imhotep Institute Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 2.95 mi
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus Mastery CS-Pickett Campus 6–12 Philadelphia 2.96 mi
Central High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Girls High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.76 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.78 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 4.05 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.06 mi
Randolph A. Philip AVT High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 4.67 mi
Mastery Cs-Gratz Campus Mastery CS-Gratz Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Multicultural Academy Charter School Multicultural Academy Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Private (82 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.67 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.67 mi
The Crefeld School Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 0.69 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 0.73 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 0.82 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.92 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 0.99 mi
Holy Cross Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 1 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 1.28 mi
Ivy Hill Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–4 Philadelphia 1.45 mi
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 1.54 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 1.75 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.81 mi
Project Learn School Nonsectarian K–8 Philadelphia 1.85 mi
St Raymond Of Penafort School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.87 mi
St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.91 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 1.97 mi
B.C.A. And Childcare Center Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.08 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 2.12 mi
Green Tree School Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 2.19 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 2.19 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 2.28 mi
New Medina Learning Institute Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 2.36 mi
New Hope Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.37 mi
Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.38 mi
Roxborough Christian School Presbyterian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 2.53 mi
Lotus Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.59 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.65 mi
Excelsior School Philadelphia Nonsectarian K–5 2.65 mi
Small World Discovery Center Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 2.7 mi
Chelten Christian Crusade Little People Day School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.71 mi
The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.77 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 2.8 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 2.92 mi
Camelot Education Nonsectarian K–7 Philadelphia 2.96 mi
Adelaide Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.97 mi
Greene Street Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.03 mi
Anthony Wayne Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Philadelphia 3.05 mi
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.08 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.12 mi
Germantown Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.13 mi
Cb Community Schools Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 3.16 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 3.17 mi
Gfs Friends K–12 Philadelphia 3.17 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 3.22 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.25 mi
Y.A.L.E. School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 3.44 mi
Aim Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Conshohocken 3.44 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.48 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 3.49 mi
William Penn Charter Mennonite Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.5 mi
The Miquon School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Conshohocken 3.54 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 3.65 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 3.67 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 3.7 mi
The Depaul Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.72 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 3.75 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 3.92 mi
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple Jewish Preschool–K Penn Valley 4 mi
Logan Hope School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.25 mi
Wetherill School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Gladwyne 4.36 mi
Sophia Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.47 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 4.52 mi
Smart Center Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–3 Philadelphia 4.58 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 4.61 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.62 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 4.64 mi
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 4.65 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 4.74 mi
St James School Episcopal 4–8 Philadelphia 4.76 mi
Mercy Career & Technical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.77 mi
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.82 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 4.83 mi
Prodigy Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.9 mi
I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 4.91 mi
The Bala House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.91 mi
The Gladwyne Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Gladwyne 4.91 mi
Childrens School At St Johns Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.93 mi
The Mesivta High School Of Greater Phila Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 4.99 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 4.99 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19118), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 35
  • Average salary of people in this community: $83,918

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,362
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.16
  • Households w/ Children: 39%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 2,022 (42.9%)
  • Rented: 2,481 (52.6%)
  • Vacant: 215 (4.6%)
  • Total: 4,718

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 10,884
Households: 4,503
Median Age: 45.70

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.0%
  • Some High School: 2.5%
  • High School Graduate: 11.4%
  • Some College: 13.9%
  • Associate Degree: 4.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 27.1%
  • Graduate Degree: 39.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $89,422

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,213
  • One Bedroom: $1,320
  • Two Bedroom: $1,620
  • Three Bedroom: $1,960
  • Four Bedroom: $2,365

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17 W Abington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3935

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