$499,000

Property 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.

Property Facts & Features

Property Type

Single Family

Status

Active

Listed

Jun 18, 2026

Price per Sq Ft

$229/sqft

ZIP Code

19119

Full Baths

2

Half Baths

1

Stories

3

Parking

On Street

Heating

Hot Water

Cooling

Wall Unit

Construction

Masonry

Style

Traditional

Property Tax (2026)

$3,996/yr

Assessed Value

$285,500

Last Sold

$335,000 · Oct 14, 2019

Neighborhood

East Mount Airy

County

Philadelphia

School District

The School District of Philadelphia

Estimated Value

Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.

Features & Amenities

Location

Lat 40.05576 · Lng -75.18482