528 ARBUTUS STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119

$624,900

First time to hit the market in 38 years! Stunning updated 5 bedroom, 2 full bath Stone home with a detached 1-car garage, a stone fireplace, enclosed front porch/sunroom, rear patio, full walkout basement with egress door, living room, dining room, kitchen with a breakfast bar on sought-after Arbutus Street… Read More with a rare large side yard as well as front & rear yards in the always sought-after West Mt. Airy neighborhood. Period details blend seamlessly with modern upgrades throughout this classic home, offering lots of character, warmth, charm, & practical living in a vibrant community. Step through the restored enclosed front porch with working windows & screens that opens into a spacious layout filled with natural light, restored: original millwork, 5-panel wood doors, Crystal doorknobs, windows, & top-nail Oak hardwood floors with Walnut inlay throughout. The open-concept main level features a front porch, large living & dining rooms as well as a fully updated cook's kitchen with a breakfast bar with Maple Shaker cabinetry, solid surface countertops, LVP flooring, LG, GE, Maytag & Bosch appliances, a disposal, multiple pantries & LED recessed & under cabinet lighting. The kitchen even has its own exterior entrance door & flows effortlessly into the dining & living rooms, perfect for daily living or entertaining. There are front, side & rear yards with a rear patio that are ideal spaces for kids, pets, gardening, or your next party, BBQ, birthday or special occasion. Upstairs, on the second floor the expansive primary bedroom suite features multiple closets, plus dressing/sitting/desk area. The updated first full bath offers a tub/shower with Marble Basketweave floor tile, Marble wall tile, White vanity, Matte Black fixtures & recessed LED lighting. Two additional bedrooms feature ample windows, light, storage & custom built-ins. On the third floor are the 4th & 5th bedrooms with walk-in closets & the updated second full bath offers a tub/shower combo, White vanity, Matte Black fixtures, Ceramic floor tile & vintage wall sconces. There are linen closets in the hallways on the second & third floors. All bedrooms have brand new Matte Black modern ceiling fans. The large walkout basement has recessed LED lighting, a laundry area with utility sink that has direct access to the rear & side yards & garage. With its own entrance the lower level would be great for kids, pets, or home office. This flexible space is also perfect for a Peloton or fitness area, workshop, studio, playroom, or extra storage. Extensive updates include: kitchen, baths, roof, 200 amp electric, windows, doors, automatic garage door opener, LED recessed lights, Brushed Brass & Matte Black light fixtures & ceiling fans, boiler and gas hot water heater, the entire interior and exterior were just professionally painted & all the original Top-Nail Oak hardwood floors on all 3 floors with Walnut inlay were just professionally refinished. Additional features: ample closets, & lots of windows for natural light. Front, side & rear yards are perfect for entertaining. If you're seeking an updated home with period details, modern amenities, & room to spread out both inside & outside. Enjoy an incredible location just a couple of blocks from the ''Upsal & Carpenter'' SEPTA Stations with easy access to Center City, Suburban Station, 30th St. Station, universities, hospitals, & the airport. Only blocks to Weavers Way, High Point Cafe, CW Henry School, Germantown Jewish Center. Walk to Germantown Avenue's cafes, brew pubs, boutiques, & ice cream shops. Close to Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Germantown Friends, Waldorf, Norwood-Font, Crefeld, Penn Charter, and Germantown Academy. Outdoor lovers will enjoy proximity to Carpenter's Woods, Cresheim Trail, Fairmount Park, & the Wissahickon Valley trails. Easy access to Lincoln & Kelly Drives, Routes 1, 76, 46, 309, 276, 95. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, the estimated 2025 property taxes would be $5119. Read Less

Courtesy of Tim Owen, Compass Pennsylvania, LLC [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Aug 8, 2025

Property Type

Twin Home

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,896

Lot Size

0.08 Acres

Year Built

1925

MLS Number

PAPH2522720

30 Days Snapshot Of 19119

$593k

+5%

(avg) sold price

-40%

homes sold

+52%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater

Basement

Daylight, Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Workshop

Building

1,896 sqft living area, 1,896 sqft above grade (finished), 588 sqft above grade (unfinished), Built in 1925, Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached, 3 levels, Colonial, Stone

Cooling

Electric, Window Unit(s)

Doors

Double Entry, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Insulated, Six Panel, Storm

Exterior Features

Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Stone, Mantel(s), Wood

Floors

Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceramic Tile, Marble

Foundation

Stone

Garage

1 garage space

Heating

Oil, Energy Star Heating System, Hot Water

Interior Features

Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wine Storage, Wood Floors

Lot

3,295 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 40.00 x 90.00, 0.08 acres, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded

Energy Saving

Appliances, Construction, Exposure/Shade, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Flooring, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), View: Garden/Lawn

Roof

Slate

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $2,868, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $3,650, Tax Annual Amount: $6,518, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Hot Water: Natural Gas

Windows

Casement, Atrium, Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Insulated, Low-E, Screens, Storm

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