8508 ARDLEIGH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19118
8508 ARDLEIGH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19118
8508 ARDLEIGH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Listed by Kristin McFeely • Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$625,000
Est. payment /mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,532 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,532 sqft

Price per Sqft $407

Subdivision Chestnut Hill

MLS Listing ID PAPH2599464

Style Straight Thru

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,532

Year Built 1924

Available Date 2026-03-27

Annual Tax Amount $7,598

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 1,344 Sqft

Acres 0.03

Lot Dimensions 16.00 x 84.00

Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Tucked right in the heart of Philadelphia's beloved Garden District, 8508 Ardleigh Street is the kind of house that makes you slow down when you walk past. The kind with a perfectly painted front door, overflowing flower boxes, and neighbors who stop by to say hello. It feels like a little European village, except your favorite coffee shop, farmers market, hardware store, and train into Center City are all just steps away.

You're living Top-of-the-Hill here, just off cobblestoned Germantown Avenue and moments from the trails of the Wissahickon and Valley Green. Morning hike, oat milk latte, vintage shop browse, dinner reservation, all within a few charming blocks. Walkability level: perfection.

Step inside the sunny enclosed porch, kick off your shoes, drop your tote, and exhale. The living room is filled with that hard-to-fake old house magic: original hardwood floors with delicate walnut inlay, thoughtful millwork, and a cozy corner fireplace that practically begs for a glass of red and a rainy Sunday playlist.

The kitchen is the heart of the home and this kitchen pairs classic sensibility with personality: colorful tile backsplash, open illuminated shelving ready for your favorite ceramics, stainless appliances, and a pantry that actually fits everything. There's even a sunny tucked-away office space for your WFH days.

Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms feel calm and considered, including an ensuite with a walk-in closet worthy of a small boutique. The hall bath delivers spa energy with a skylight, and conveniently placed laundry.

Downstairs, a semi-finished basement houses a 650-bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar. A private driveway and garage make parking blissfully easy, while two nearby train lines make commuting refreshingly painless. Practical upgrades include new windows, 200 AMP service, a new hot water heater, and a high-efficiency boiler.

Chestnut Hill was given the prestigious title of being one of the "Top Ten Great Neighborhoods in the United States" by the American Planning Commission and was recognized as one of the best neighborhoods to live in by Forbes. A National Register Historic District, Chestnut Hill is a residential gem set amidst the natural beauty of the Wissahickon Valley, known for its leafy streets, beautiful architecture, independent shops, and a sense of community that feels increasingly rare.

Historic charm, thoughtful design, and the kind of walkable lifestyle that makes life feel just a little more cinematic. You're going to love it here.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19118 (19118)

Zoning RSA5

Rooms

Basement Full, Outside Entrance

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Hot Water

Cooling Central A/C

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Upper Floor

Exterior

Parking Features Garage - Rear Entry

Garage Spaces 2.0

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Attached Garage 1

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Y

Building

Story 2

Foundation Block

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1532

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Straight Thru

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Philadelphia City

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 091205100

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1532

Special Listing Condition Standard


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