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520 W Mermaid Lane
Philadelphia PA 19118

Sold for $1,500,000.00 Closed

Close Date: 2025-07-30

Philadelphia
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
4,116 build ft2
44,993 land ft2

About This Property

Welcome to 520 W Mermaid Lane, a charming and beautifully maintained home tucked away on an exceptional, picturesque lot in Chestnut Hill. This lovely property is surrounded by lush perennial gardens, mature trees, and thoughtfully designed landscaping. As you enter the two-story foyer, a cozy sitting room with a gas fireplace framed by built-in shelving and an adjacent powder room creates a warm and welcoming space. The sunlit kitchen features a center island with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and opens to a bright breakfast room with built-in cabinetry, surrounded by windows offering lovely views of the front gardens. This area also provides convenient access to both the front yard and the rear two-car garage. The adjacent dining room offers glass doors leading to the rear patio and opens to the spacious living room. Filled with natural light from a wall of glass sliders, the living room features an additional gas fireplace and overlooks the serene slate patio and pool. The first floor offers two bedrooms: one with dual closets and direct access to a full hall bath, and a larger bedroom with an en-suite bathroom featuring dual sinks and two closets—an exceptional secondary primary suite option. This bath also offers direct access to the backyard, ideal for days spent enjoying the pool. Upstairs, the generous primary suite (or guest suite) includes a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bath with a double vanity, walk-in shower, and separate soaking tub overlooking the backyard. A cozy open sitting area connects to the suite, offering flexible space for work or relaxation. This level also features an additional guest bedroom with pocket doors leading to a walk-in closet, a second-floor laundry room, a full hall bath, and a versatile bonus room that can serve as a playroom, exercise space, or additional bedroom. Additional highlights include an unfinished basement ideal for storage, a home generator, and a backyard designed for easy living. The expansive slate patio with a retractable awning is perfect for al fresco dining and leads to a spacious lounging area beside the in-ground pool. The flat, grassy lot offers rare privacy, bordered by mature trees. Ideally located just minutes from the St. Martins train station, the vibrant shops and restaurants of Chestnut Hill, and the scenic trails of Wissahickon Valley Park, 520 W Mermaid Lane offers a welcoming lifestyle with seamless indoor-outdoor living in one of Philadelphia’s most beloved neighborhoods.

Listing Agent: Jennifer A Rinella. BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill 215-287-7650 jennifer.rinella@foxroach.com

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Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL
Interior Features
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior: Central Vacuum, Kitchen - Eat-In, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Chair Railings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Water: Public
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiant
Fireplaces: None
Windows: Skylights
Utilities: Cable TV
Sewer: Public Sewer
Rooms
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Dimensions: 17 X 15
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Dimensions: 16 X 12
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Dimensions: 16 X 15
Level: Main
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Dimensions: 15 X 14
Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen
Dimensions: 19 X 15
Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room
Dimensions: 15 X 15
Level: Main
Room Type: Family Room
Dimensions: 14 X 13
Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room
Dimensions: 24 X 15
Level: Main
Room Type: Other
Dimensions: 16 X 10
Description: S, U, N, , R, O, O, M
Level: Main
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Unspecified
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1967
Subdivision Name: Chestnut Hill
Exterior Features: Gutter System, Awning(s)
Parking: Asphalt Driveway
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Schools
Elementary School: None
Junior High School: None
High School: Germantown

IDXListing Courtesy of Jennifer A Rinella. BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill 215-287-7650 jennifer.rinella@foxroach.com

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