401 W Allens Ln
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
Description
As you step inside, you're immediately drawn into a spacious, sun-filled kitchen featuring fresh appliances and a large center island. Off the kitchen, a cozy...Welcome to one of Mount Airy's most enchanting and unique homes—one of only two mirrored gate houses in the iconic French Village Historic District. Tucked into a beautifully wooded neighborhood filled with French Norman Revival architecture, this three-story home is brimming with old-world charm, dramatic features, and elegant natural light.
As you step inside, you're immediately drawn into a spacious, sun-filled kitchen featuring fresh appliances and a large center island. Off the kitchen, a cozy study with its own fireplace offers a peaceful retreat, leading to a long hallway lined with a wall of French doors that overlook the lush gardens. At the heart of the home, the dining room—with its own terrace access—anchors the space, perfect for intimate dinners or summer gatherings. The living room is equally radiant, bathed in natural light and also opening to the terrace through graceful French doors.
One of the standout architectural elements is the dramatic curved staircase with raised ceiling, which elegantly winds from the first floor to the second. Upstairs, the primary suite sits just above the living room, offering privacy, ample space, and a peaceful view. The second floor also includes three additional bedrooms, with a large full bath, and a long hallway that mirrors the first, again bringing in beautiful light through garden-facing fenestrations. One of the secondary bedrooms—located above the kitchen—offers a timeless wrought-iron balcony overlooking the rear gardens.
On the third floor, you'll find an ensuite bedroom, a laundry area and two bonus rooms that can become whatever your imagination desires—studio, storage, meditation space etc. Allow your visionss to become reality
The home also includes incredible gardens, filled with mature plantings, specimen trees and everblooming seasonal colors. The serene setting comes complete with a blue stone terrace, flowing koi pond, pebbled driveway and a detached garage.
Located in the historic French Village—a 24-home enclave built between 1924 and 1936—this house is part of a preserved piece of Philadelphia’s architectural history. While you'll feel transported to a European countryside, you're just steps from Wissahickon Valley Park and everything that Northwest Philadelphia has to offer.
This home is about light, elegance, and enchanting character. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of history in one of the city's most romantic neighborhoods.
Listing Agents
![Rob Lamb]()
[email protected]P: (215)-370-6798
![Danyelle Lowman-Bush]()
[email protected]P: (215)-432-6709
Property Details for 401 West Allens Lane
Location
Property Details for 401 West Allens Lane
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2478760 |
| Days on Market | 26 |
| Taxes | $12,934 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 AC / 14,782 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Virtual Tour
Building Information for 401 West Allens Lane
Payment Calculator
$7,360 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$6,282
$1,078
$0
Property Information for 401 West Allens Lane
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19119 (19119)
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $924,000
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $739,200
- City Town Tax: $5,690
- Land Assessed Value: $184,800
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: C48
- Zoning: RSD1
- Tax Lot: 18
- School Tax: $7,243
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 4,630.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,630.00
- Total SQFT: 4,630.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Roof: Hip, Slate
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 110.00 x 151.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Corner, Partly Wooded, Trees/Wooded
- Parcel ID: 929818
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Crushed Stone, Private
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Covered Parking
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Curved Staircase, Pantry, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Stove, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Dishwasher
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: French
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Play Area, Water Fountains
- Outdoor Living Structures: Terrace, Balcony, Breezeway, Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 401 West Allens Lane
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 401 West Allens Lane
Schools near 401 West Allens Lane
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Henry H. Houston Elementary School PublicK to 8 | ||
Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Widener Memorial School PublicK to 12 | ||
Middle Years Alternative School Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
Similar Homes
Similar Sold Homes
Homes for Sale near West Mount Airy
- Chestnut Hill
- East Mount Airy
- Upper Northwest Philadelphia
- West Central Germantown
- West Mount Airy
- Wissahickon Park
- Cedarbrook
- Upper North District
- Springfield Township - Montgomery County
- West Oak Lane
- Olney-Oak Lane
- Awbury Historic District
- East Germantown
- Roxborough
- Lower Northwest Philadelphia
- Germantown
- Wissahickon Hills
- Upper Roxborough
- Wissahickon
- East Falls
No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: BRIGHT, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by BRIGHT, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS® is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.