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Listing description

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.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level1 half bath
  2. Upper level2 bedrooms · 2 full baths
  3. Upper level 22 bedrooms

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2 full · 1 half
Living area
2,180 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Wall Unit

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1886

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.06 acres (2,659 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$259
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2637784
County
Philadelphia County
School district
The School District Of Philadelphia
Days on NookLocal
104 days

Interior features

Interior features
Kitchen - Eat-In
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
2.5
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Masonry
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Stone
Exterior features
Sidewalks, Street Lights
View
Garden/Lawn

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
On Street

Community

Subdivision
MT AIRY (EAST)

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
36.9x72.05
Zoning
RSA5
Cross street
CHEW AVE

Included in the sale

Inclusions
all appliances including washer/dryer
Exclusions
tenant's personal property
Possession
Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 17, 2026Price reduced$565,000
Jun 24, 2026Listed for sale$599,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$530,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$565,000
County assessment implies
$302,629

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
135 W SEYMOUR ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144September 2026$182,5004/22,204$239,763
479 HARMON RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128August 2026$535,0004/21,865$495,412
8459 VERREE RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111July 2026$399,0003/22,072$300,063
42 GOOD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119July 2026$645,0004/33,311$387,000
6915 CLEARVIEW ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119September 2026$885,0004/22,586$718,508
91 E BELLS MILL RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118July 2026$1,125,0003/21,908$679,294

Estimated taxes

Recorded property taxes: $3,996 (2025 bill as recorded in the MLS).

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$113,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$3,334/mo

Principal & interest
$2,836
Property taxes
$333
Home insurance (est.)
$165

Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

The School District Of Philadelphia

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Philadelphia County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Data last updated: October 6, 2026 at 8:16 AM EDT

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