The Joseph Meehan House offers a rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated detached single-family home with deep roots in Mt. Airy history. Recently updated while preserving the character of the space, this four-bedroom home blends original details, modern finishes, and a meaningful connection to one of the neighborhood’s notable horticultural families.
A gracious front porch sets the tone before you enter into a bright, open living and dining space featuring beautiful original wood floors, tall ceilings, substantial baseboards, and abundant windows that fill the home with natural light. The updated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Just beyond the kitchen, you’ll find a convenient laundry room and first-floor powder room.
Upstairs, the second floor features two well-appointed bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a hall closet. The third floor offers two additional bedrooms, creating flexible space for guests, work-from-home needs, or additional living space.
Known as the Joseph Meehan House, the property carries meaningful local historic significance. Joseph Meehan was a prominent editor, horticulturalist, landscape gardener, nurseryman, writer, and Civil War veteran. He was also part of the larger Meehan family legacy in Mt. Airy, Germantown, and Philadelphia, and brother to noted botanist, author, and publisher Thomas Meehan of Meehan & Sons Nursery.
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Price
$565,000
Days On Site
107 Days
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
2,180 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.06 Acres
Year Built
1886
MLS® Number
PAPH2637784
Status
Active
Property Tax
$3,996
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Estimated
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3 weeks ago
Status changed to Active
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Price changed to $565,000
3 weeks ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
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General Features
Acres
0.06
Cross Street
CHEW AVE
Foundation
Stone
Parking
On Street
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
2180
SqFt Total
3014
Style
Traditional
Water Source
Public
Zoning
RSA5
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Basement
FullUnfinished
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)Electric
Electric
100 Amp Service
Heating
Natural GasHot Water
Interior
Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Features
Main Level
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Exterior Features
Pool Features
None
Roof
Asphalt
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Garden
Waterview
Garden
Community Features
Community Features
SidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area
19119 (19119)
School District
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Schools
School District
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
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