
$1,175,000
252 Gates St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Listed by Elite Realty Group Unl. Inc.
Modern and luxurious. This 5 Bedroom / 4 Full, 2 Half Bath custom-built, contemporary-style home in Upper Roxborough is truly one of a kind with over 4,000 SF of luxury finished space, and approximately 2 years remaining on the 10-year property tax abatement. The entire home is freshly painted and features refinished floors on the 1st floor and stairs. A wide covered front porch leads to a 4-panel glass front door with side/top transoms into a sun-flooded open living area with floor-to-ceiling windows, a massive linear fireplace on a textured tile gray accent wall, built-in speakers, an oversized propeller fan, and a coat closet. The 1st floor boasts 10ft ceilings and a powder room with textured 3D cube tile. Beyond is an enormous true chef’s eat-in kitchen with high-end Thermador appliances (oversized cabinet-depth fridge, professional 6-burner cooktop with grill and pot-filler, hood, double oven, built-in island microwave), Calacatta quartz counters, island seating for 4+, LED pendants, 42” cabinetry with top glass-door accent cabinets and crown molding, LED recessed lights, stainless barn sink, wavy subway glass backsplash, wet/coffee bar, pantry cabinets, and 7ft wine/bev fridge. The kitchen opens to a dining area with a 2-tier LED square chandelier and 7ft glass French doors to a fully fenced backyard lined with arborvitae trees. Hand-scraped wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring runs through the rest of the home, and wide stairwells feature custom tubular steel railings and custom floor-to-ceiling millwork outline-trimmed walls. The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a laundry room/large hall closet. All bedrooms have built-in TV wiring; front bedrooms are sun-flooded and spacious. The front full hall bath has a tub with a wavy textured tile surround, inset storage, 1-piece toilet, white vanity, and frosted glass door. The left rear bedroom is ensuite with a Juliette balcony; its bath features a frosted glass door, textured denim-style tile floor/shower surround, double rainfall showerheads, glass enclosure, LED lights, and inset storage. The right rear bedroom also has a Juliette balcony, with an adjacent full hall bath featuring a frosted glass door, textured gray tile, double rainfall showerheads, shower wand, and LED lights. The 3rd floor features an ultra-fabulous owner’s suite. The massive main bedroom has picture windows, a balcony, a marble-topped vanity station, a built-in linear fireplace, and a kitchenette/wet bar with oversized subway marble tile, marble top, and wine/bev fridge. Also featured is a tray ceiling with LED lights, built-in speakers, and a fan. The enormous walk-in closet holds a 2nd laundry area and custom floor-to-ceiling built-ins. The owner’s bath features two walls of floor-to-ceiling marble, a marble-topped double vanity, freestanding soaking tub under a picture window, modern chandelier, 1-piece toilet, speakers, and a glass step-in marble shower with a rainfall head, bench, LED lights, 6 body jets, and a wand. The stairwell to the roof deck features a glass chandelier. The massive rooftop deck covers the home's footprint, offering front/rear living spaces, a large L-shaped outdoor kitchen/bar with speakers, a hose connection, and a brand-new roof coating on all roofing surfaces. The finished basement adds incredible living space with hand-scraped flooring, built-in speakers, a half bath with textured tile wall, storage, a full custom bar with leathered granite top, double commercial stainless sink, mounts for 5 TVs, and custom wine storage. Beyond is a sunken family room/gym with a 6-tray ceiling with crown molding, peninsula bar, and egress window. Parking is a breeze - the driveway has plenty of room for up to three cars! Convenient to Chestnut Hill, Center City, the suburbs, and highways. Schedule your showing today!
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
Estimated value
$1,174,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4145 TIMBER LN, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129 | December 2025 | $1,300,000 | 5/4 | 4,213 | $1,082,026 |
| 6482 SHERWOOD RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151 | June 2026 | $918,000 | 5/3 | 4,285 | $1,734,839 |
| 6622 LINCOLN DR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119 | May 2026 | $925,000 | 4/3 | 4,250 | $1,230,062 |
| 7700 LINCOLN DR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118 | June 2026 | $1,545,000 | 6/3 | 4,383 | $1,818,595 |
| 400 E. EVERGREEN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118 | November 2025 | $1,800,000 | 5/3 | 4,018 | $2,344,761 |
| 210 WHITEMARSH, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118 | November 2025 | $1,700,000 | 5/3 | 3,956 | $2,075,549 |
Recorded property taxes: $2,487 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$6,045/mo
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.
School district
Philadelphia City
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