419 GATE LN, Philadelphia, PA 19119
419 GATE LN, Philadelphia, PA 19119
419 GATE LN, Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Listed by Tim Owen • Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$1,650,000
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4 Beds
5 Baths
3,100 SqFt
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419 GATE LN Philadelphia, PA 19119

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Coming Soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,100 sqft

Price per Sqft $532

Subdivision Mt Airy (West)

MLS Listing ID PAPH2675262

Style French,Normandy

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,100

Year Built 1925

Available Date 2026-10-09

Annual Tax Amount $21,528

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 0.257 Acres

Acres 0.26

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Offered for sale for only the 3rd time in its more than 100-year history! A rare opportunity to own one of West Mt. Airy's most architecturally distinctive homes! 419 Gate Lane is an extraordinary 2½-story French Norman Revival Gatehouse constructed of Wissahickon Schist & one of only 24 residences comprising the Philadelphia designated French Village Historic District. Commissioned by visionary developer Dr. George Woodward, designed by acclaimed Philadelphia architect Robert Rodes McGoodwin & built by John E. Walt, architectural records identify the residence as Woodward's “Gate House F,” a cornerstone of the fabled French Village. French Village's 24 residences were created as Woodward's romantic interpretation of the rural architecture of Normandy, France. Its stone houses, intimate lanes, walls, gatehouses & archways reflect French Norman Revival architecture with Garden Suburb & Arts & Crafts influences. Woodward assembled leading Philadelphia architects to create individually distinctive residences within a unified village setting. McGoodwin studied architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, worked for renowned architect Horace Trumbauer, studied in Europe on a Cresson Traveling Scholarship & later taught design at Penn. Built in 1925–26, the home is an exceptional example of French Norman Revival architecture with Wissahickon Schist construction, a steep bell cast hipped slate roof, copper gutters/downspouts, gable & eyebrow dormer windows. Recognized for its architectural significance, 419 Gate Lane was included in McGoodwin's 1942 published monograph & has been featured in magazines, newspapers & WHYY. Set on an approximately .31 acre lot, this detached residence offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths & a 1st-floor powder room, an attached 1-car garage & 6-car driveway. Beautiful period details blend seamlessly with modern amenities. Significant updates include fresh professional interior paint, HE Crown gas boiler & HWH, HE Bryant high-velocity central air, 200 amp electric panels (no knob & tube wiring), EV 240V “RV Plug” for fast Level 2 charging, refinished hardwood floors, updated kitchen & baths, ceiling fans, light fixtures, Trex deck with wrought iron railings, professional landscaping & hardscaping, restored windows & doors & more. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves, crown molding & recessed lighting. French doors from the living room, dining room & sun room open to the full length Trex deck for exceptional indoor/outdoor living. The renovated kitchen has 2 sinks, quartzite countertops, gas cooking, custom Pappajohn Woodworking cabinetry & stainless-steel appliances. The 2nd floor offers a spacious primary suite with generous closet space & private bath with stall shower, plus a 2nd bedroom, hall bath & upper-floor laundry with Samsung washer & dryer. The top floor has a 3rd bedroom & full bath, ideal for guests, family or a home office. The walkout lower level at grade has a 4th bedroom & 4th full bath & can also serve as an in-law/au pair suite, office, kids' & pets' playroom or Peloton/Pilates/Yoga studio, plus storage, gardening & utility rooms. Surrounded by mature gardens, specimen trees, native pollinator landscaping & a water feature, the property backs directly to Wissahickon Valley Park, offering exceptional access to its natural beauty, wooded trails & recreational opportunities. Cresheim Creek, Allens Lane Art Center, Carpenter's Woods & SEPTA's Allen Lane Station to Philadelphia are just blocks away, with easy access to Springside, the shops, restaurants & cafes of Mt. Airy Village, Germantown Avenue & Chestnut Hill. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, estimated 2027 property taxes would be $20,129. French Village was officially designated a Philadelphia historic district in 2021. Architectural pedigree, historic significance, natural beauty & modern livability combine in a setting unlike almost anything else in Philadelphia.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19119 (19119)

Zoning RSD1

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath

Basement Full, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop

Interior

Interior Features Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Chair Railings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wine Storage, Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Hot Water, Energy Star Heating System, Programmable Thermostat

Cooling Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat

Flooring Hardwood, Ceramic Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Stone, Wood

Inclusions Refrigerator/Freezer, Gas Range/Oven, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer. All inclusions convey in as-is condition.

Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater - High-Efficiency

Fireplace Y

Window Features Bay/Bow,Casement,Double Hung,Screens

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater - High-Efficiency

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Upper Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio(s), Terrace

Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry

Garage Spaces 7.0

Water Access N

View Garden/Lawn

Roof Type Slate

Accessibility None

Porch Deck(s), Patio(s), Terrace

Attached Garage 1

Total Parking Spaces 7

Garage Y

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Story 2.5

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 3100

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style French, Normandy

Level or Stories 2.5

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Philadelphia City

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 092123300

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 3100

Security Features Smoke Detector,Security System

Special Listing Condition Standard

Bright MLS (BMLS)

NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS

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