8030 Navajo Street Philadelphia, PA 19118
Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT IDX / Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

  8030 Navajo Street Philadelphia, PA 19118

Active (2 Days)
$1,695,000
3
BED
4
BATH
2,906
SQFT

Description

Welcome to 8030 Navajo Street, a rare and elegant stone Cotswold home designed in 1931 by renowned architect Robert McGoodwin. Nestled on a serene, tree-lined block in the heart of Chestnut Hill, this light-filled residence beautifully blends timeless architectural charm with thoughtful modern updates. A blue stone pathway guides you past blooming dogwoods to the handcrafted front door, adorned with custom ironwork, and into the gracious foyer. You'll find conveniently located powder room here with in-floor radiant heat.To your left, the formal living room invites you in with a wood-burning fireplace and stunning custom built-ins. Pass under the archway that leads to an elegant dining room where show stopping garden views with lush seasonal foliage provide a picturesque backdrop for every meal. The adjacent cook’s kitchen, outfitted with top-of-the-line Miele appliances, opens to a delightful greenhouse—perfect for cultivating herbs and greenery year-round.Upstairs, you'll find a primary suite overlooking the backyard, an en-suite bathroom also with in-floor radiant heat, and walk-in closet. Two more generously sized bedrooms round out this floor, both with en-suite bathrooms. Hidden behind an unassuming door you'll find a secret room above the garage, perfect for a home office, guest space, yoga retreat, etc..Going up one more flight of stairs you'll find the attic currently being used as an artist's studio but there are many possibilities for this space.The fenced backyard is beautifully landscaped for year-round blooms with espaliered pear and apple trees, flowering dogwood, lilacs, evergreen magnolias, and a curated perennial garden—perfect for entertaining or quiet mornings outdoors.In an unparalleled Chestnut Hill location, the home is steps from Pastorius Park and a short stroll to the shops, restaurants, and cafés along Germantown Avenue. You're also within walking distance to Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, the Philadelphia Cricket Club, the Saint Martins Lane SEPTA Station, and just beyond, the extensive network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park.This is a unique opportunity to own a beautifully maintained and truly exceptional home in one of Philadelphia’s most desirable neighborhoods on a truly magical street.

MLS #:
PAPH2470660
Taxes
$17,084(2024)
Lot Size
0.3 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1931
Style
Traditional
School District
The School District of Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County

Listed By

Rachel J Reilly, Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Source
BRIGHT IDX
Last checked Apr 25 2025 at 11:21 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Kitchen - Island
  • Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Wine Storage
  • Wood Floors
Subdivision
  • Chestnut Hill
Property Features
  • Above Grade
  • Below Grade
  • Foundation: Stone
Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water
  • Central A/C
Basement Information
  • Other
Flooring
  • Hardwood
Exterior Features
  • Stone
  • Roof: Slate
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 2,906 sqft
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