5940 OVERBROOK AVE Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,570 sqft
Price per Sqft $163
Subdivision Overbrook Farms
MLS Listing ID PAPH2615584
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,570
Year Built 1925
Annual Tax Amount $8,174
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.537 Acres
Acres 0.54
Lot Dimensions 120.00 x 195.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
A gracious front porch leads into a formal vestibule and impressive entry foyer, where original hardwood floors, detailed millwork, and grand proportions reflect the home's historic character and craftsmanship. The main level unfolds through a series of light-filled, interconnected living spaces, including a formal living room with built-in shelving and fireplace, currently used as a billiards room; an intimate parlor centered around a curving bay window with built-in bench seating; and a spacious dining room with wainscoting and bay windows overlooking the grounds.
At the rear of the home, a dramatic great room addition — affectionately referred to by the family as the “Brown Room” — adds substantial living space with vaulted ceilings, exposed wood paneling, and a fireplace. With direct access to both the front porch and rear deck, the room serves as a natural gathering space connecting the home's indoor and outdoor living areas. The kitchen offers excellent scale and functionality, including abundant cabinetry, a breakfast nook, and access to both the driveway and secondary staircase.
The upper floors provide remarkable flexibility, with multiple bedroom configurations, sitting rooms, home office potential, and several ensuite or adjoining baths throughout. The primary suite includes generous closet space and an adjoining den or sitting room, while the third floor continues the home's footprint with additional bedrooms and baths filled with natural light.
Outside, the carriage house includes a garage bay and a separate apartment complete with its own kitchen and full bathroom, offering flexibility for guests, extended family, workspace, or future adaptation.
Rich in architectural detail, scale, and history, 5940 Overbrook Avenue presents a unique opportunity for a buyer with vision to steward and reimagine an exceptional home within one of Philadelphia's most distinctive historic neighborhoods. Conveniently located near Overbrook Station, City Avenue, Saint Joseph's University, Center City, and the Main Line.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19131 (19131)
Zoning RSD3
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Fireplace N
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Wrap Around, Porch(es), Deck(s)
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry, Covered Parking
Garage Spaces 11.0
Water Access N
Accessibility 32\"+ wide Doors, 36\"+ wide Halls
Porch Wrap Around, Porch(es), Deck(s)
Total Parking Spaces 11
Garage Y
Building
Story 3
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 4570
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Overbrook
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 522201800
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 4570
Special Listing Condition Standard
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