Views - Primary on Main
Address
37 E Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia, PA
Price
$ 569,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#PAPH2666116
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyPHILADELPHIA
- CityPhiladelphia
- Area19118
- NeighborhoodChestnut Hill
- Zip19118
- StyleFarmhouse/National Folk
- Year Built1895
- Taxes$ 8575
- Price$ 569,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1614
- Lot Size0.2 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
37 E. Mermaid Lane | Chestnut Hill Lovely, historic one-of-a-kind home with authentic character and good bones. Tucked away in Chestnut Hill, 37 E. Mermaid Lane is nestled in a mini arboretum setting. A beautiful opportunity to make it your own. This home immediately reveals its characternot through trendy finishes, but through gracious proportions, original details, abundant windows, and light spaces that have evolved naturally over time Step inside and the warmth begins with original hardwood floors that continue throughout the home. A generously sized living room and formal dining room provide comfortable spaces for everyday living and entertaining, while a separate sitting nook is anchored by a working wood-burning fireplacean inviting reminder of the home's enduring charm. The large eat-in kitchen retains its original wood cabinetry and features a wall oven, electric cooktop, stainless-steel refrigerator and an impressive collection of windows that fills the room with natural light. Two exterior access doors add convenience and connection to the surrounding grounds, while original architectural details, including barn-style doors, contribute another layer of personality. Upstairs, the scale continues. The exceptionally spacious front bedroom offers room for substantial furnishings and includes two walk-in closets plus an additional reach-in closet. Another storage closet provides access to one of the property's most compelling possibilities: a full-length attic with standing height. Currently used for storage with an office positioned toward the front, the attic spans the length of the house and includes two windows. It offers significant potential to be thoughtfully finished into additional living spaceperhaps an office, studio, retreat or additional room, subject to applicable approvals. The second bedroom is comfortably proportioned for a queen-size bed and enjoys multiple windows overlooking the property's lush greenery. Natural light is a defining feature. Windows appear throughout the homeincluding the kitchen, bathrooms and stairwaycreating an airy radiant quality and framing views of the surrounding landscape. And the setting deserves its own moment. Mature trees, with one of the last living chestnut tree, beautiful ferns and layers of established greenery give the grounds a wonderfully peaceful, garden environment. The basement is accessible from the yard, while a detached garage and driveway parking for approximately three cars provide valuable off-street parking. Why it matters: This isn't a house that needs to become something entirely different. It is a home with good bones and authentic character, ready for its next owner to preserve what is special while thoughtfully modernizing it for the way they live today. All of this is set within Chestnut Hill, one of Philadelphia's most distinctive neighborhoodsa community celebrated for its historic architecture, tree-lined streets, independent shops and restaurants, neighborhood traditions and proximity to the extraordinary natural beauty of the Wissahickon. 37 E. Mermaid Lane offers something increasingly difficult to find: character, a sanctuary you don't have to manufacture, space with possibilities, beautiful grounds and the opportunity to create a home that feels entirely your own.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/7/2026 | Listed $569,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1614 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Hot Water |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Utilities | Natural Gas Available,Electric Available |
| Possession | Immediate |
| Roof | Slate |
| Appliances | Built-In Range,Cooktop,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater,Dryer |
| Zoning | RSA3 |
| Garage Spaces | 1.00 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio(s) |
| Architectural Style | Farmhouse/National Folk |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| School District | PHILADELPHIA CITY |
| Year Built | 1895 |
| Levels | 2 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | PHILADELPHIA |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | CHESTNUT HILL |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Transportation | Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile,Bus Stop less than 1 mile |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | From Germantown Ave make right onto Mermaid Lane,property is on the left. |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| Disclosures | None |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | 19118 (19118) |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 8552.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 612600.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8575.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 352.54 |
| Acceptable Financing | Cash,Conventional |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Total SQFT | 1614 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Estimated |
| Tax Lot | 102 |
| Association Recreation Fee | No |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Attic,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Butlers Pantry,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Table Space,Walk-in Closet(s),Wood Floors |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Basement | Full,Outside Entrance,Rear Entrance |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1614 |
| Central Air Y/N | No |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Laundry Type | Has Laundry,Lower Floor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Secure Storage |
|---|---|
| Pool | No Pool |
| Water Source | Public |
| Inclusions | Refrigerator |
| Total Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Garage Features | Garage - Front Entry |
| Type of Parking | Detached Garage,Driveway |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.20 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 122520.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Detached Garage Spaces | 1 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 19118
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