530-536 W Moreland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-4221 $1,875,000

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Build Your Dream Home in Prestigious Chestnut Hill! This exceptional opportunity offers a fully approved 1.02‑acre lot on West Moreland Ave in the esteemed St. Martins area of Chestnut Hill—one of the most coveted and expansive streets in both Chestnut Hill and Philadelphia. Approved by Philadelphia Licenses & Inspections as two equal 0.51‑acre lots, this flat, buildable site offers unique flexibility to construct either a single custom estate or two separate residences. Its generous size and prime location make it an ideal canvas for creating a landmark property that reflects your personal vision. West Moreland Ave is renowned for its impressive width, mature tree canopies, and stately presence. Lined with turn‑of‑the‑century mansions and historic homes, the street exudes timeless elegance and exclusivity, setting the stage for an extraordinary residential project. The neighborhood offers a wealth of benefits. Just one block away is the Valley Green entrance to Wissahickon Valley, providing immediate access to scenic trails and natural beauty. Nearby, Pastorius Park hosts a summer concert series and community events. A leisurely 12‑minute walk along cobblestoned Germantown Ave leads you to the Chestnut Hill shopping district, where boutique shops, cozy coffee spots, eclectic eateries, and artisan displays create a vibrant local atmosphere. The lot is fully equipped with essential utilities—including water, gas, electric, phone/cable, and septic sewer—making it a turnkey opportunity for new construction. With its flat, buildable terrain, you can design a home that maximizes the lot’s potential, whether as one grand estate or two complementary residences. This flexibility is perfect for families, multigenerational living, or a high‑end investment project. Enhancing this opportunity are exclusive house plans developed by Cunningham Architecture. Buyers can choose a spacious 6,000‑square‑foot estate design featuring expansive living spaces or select from two distinct 4,500‑square‑foot designs that combine elegance and efficiency. These ready‑made plans serve as a solid foundation and can be further customized in collaboration with Cunningham Architecture and your chosen builder, streamlining the design and construction process. Chestnut Hill offers a rare blend of city energy and suburban tranquility. Enjoy quiet, tree‑lined streets, historic charm, top‑rated schools, well‑maintained parks, and a rich assortment of cultural, dining, and shopping options. Excellent public transportation—including nearby SEPTA regional rail stations—ensures that Center City Philadelphia is just a short ride away. This property on West Moreland Ave represents an unparalleled opportunity to build a dream home in one of Philadelphia’s most esteemed neighborhoods. Lot Price for this remarkable property is $1,875,000. More detailed information, including available plans and customization options, is available upon request. Seize the chance to transform this prime real estate into a personalized masterpiece that reflects your unique vision and stands as a lasting testament to the elegance and vibrancy of Chestnut Hill.

Taxes: $5,235
Lot Dimens: 97.00 x 231.00
Front Footage:
School Dist: The School District Of Philadelphia
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No

Features

Utilities
Public Water, On Site Septic, Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available

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Public Elementary (64 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Houston Henry E School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.65 mi
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.08 mi
Henry Charles W School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.08 mi
Emlen Eleanor C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.58 mi
Shawmont School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.76 mi
Lingelbach Anna L School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.78 mi
Green Woods Charter School Green Woods Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 1.79 mi
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.87 mi
Day Anna B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.06 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.13 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 2.16 mi
McCloskey John F School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.26 mi
Dobson James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.3 mi
West Oak Lane Charter School West Oak Lane Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.32 mi
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 2.54 mi
Cook-Wissahickon School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.55 mi
Samuel Pennypacker School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.58 mi
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary K–5 Philadelphia 2.78 mi
Belmont Hills Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 2.99 mi
Kelly John B School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.12 mi
Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Prince Hall Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.17 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 3.18 mi
Pennell Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.19 mi
Mifflin Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.29 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 3.41 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 3.48 mi
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School K–4 Philadelphia 3.51 mi
Logan James School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.52 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.54 mi
Wissahickon Charter School Wissahickon Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.56 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Howe Julia Ward School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 3.67 mi
Cynwyd School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 3.76 mi
Steel Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.87 mi
Cooke Jay Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.99 mi
Penn Valley School Lower Merion School District K–4 Narberth 4.02 mi
Gladwyne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Gladwyne 4.2 mi
Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School K–6 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney K–8 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
Rhodes E Washington School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.21 mi
Mastery Cs-Cleveland Elementary Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 4.22 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4.31 mi
Lowell James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 4.35 mi
Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.35 mi
Allen Dr Ethel School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.47 mi
Morrison Andrew J School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos Charter School Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 4.62 mi
Peirce Thomas Middle School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Kenderton Elementary School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.69 mi
Cayuga School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Merion Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Merion Station 4.79 mi
Finletter Thomas K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
McClure Alexander K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.8 mi
Samuel Gompers School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.9 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Bethune Mary McLeod School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.98 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.98 mi
Olney Elementary School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Public Middle (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Amy NW Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 2 mi
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 2.95 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 3.14 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.19 mi
Welsh Valley Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Narberth 3.31 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.54 mi
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Bala Cynwyd 3.71 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.98 mi

Public High (25 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Saul W B Agricultural School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.04 mi
Roxborough High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.73 mi
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 1.88 mi
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.22 mi
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus Mastery CS-Pickett Campus 6–12 Philadelphia 2.36 mi
Lankenau High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.42 mi
King Martin Luther High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.43 mi
Imhotep Institute Charter High School Imhotep Institute Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 2.86 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.92 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 3.03 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 3.11 mi
Central High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.38 mi
Girls High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.54 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.54 mi
Randolph A. Philip AVT High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.79 mi
Mastery Cs-Gratz Campus Mastery CS-Gratz Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 4.15 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.32 mi
Multicultural Academy Charter School Multicultural Academy Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 4.67 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Strawberry Mansion High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
Dobbins AVT High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
Olney High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.97 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.98 mi

Private (92 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 0.19 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 0.36 mi
Holy Cross Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 0.96 mi
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 1.2 mi
The Crefeld School Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 1.2 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.37 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.37 mi
Project Learn School Nonsectarian K–8 Philadelphia 1.44 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.51 mi
B.C.A. And Childcare Center Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.52 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.54 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 1.65 mi
Roxborough Christian School Presbyterian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 1.66 mi
Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 1.96 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 2.04 mi
The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.15 mi
Green Tree School Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 2.15 mi
Ivy Hill Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–4 Philadelphia 2.17 mi
Small World Discovery Center Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 2.17 mi
Lotus Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.21 mi
St Raymond Of Penafort School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.28 mi
Cb Community Schools Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 2.3 mi
St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.33 mi
Chelten Christian Crusade Little People Day School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.4 mi
Camelot Education Nonsectarian K–7 Philadelphia 2.42 mi
Anthony Wayne Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Philadelphia 2.46 mi
Y.A.L.E. School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 2.48 mi
Greene Street Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.5 mi
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.55 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 2.62 mi
Germantown Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.62 mi
New Medina Learning Institute Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 2.64 mi
Gfs Friends K–12 Philadelphia 2.66 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 2.68 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 2.68 mi
Excelsior School Philadelphia Nonsectarian K–5 2.69 mi
New Hope Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.73 mi
William Penn Charter Mennonite Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.78 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.81 mi
Adelaide Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.83 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 2.89 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 3 mi
Aim Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Conshohocken 3.05 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.1 mi
The Depaul Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.24 mi
The Miquon School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Conshohocken 3.29 mi
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple Jewish Preschool–K Penn Valley 3.32 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 3.42 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 3.49 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.56 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 3.62 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 3.69 mi
Wetherill School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Gladwyne 3.8 mi
Smart Center Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–3 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
Logan Hope School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 3.92 mi
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 3.95 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 3.96 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 3.98 mi
The Bala House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.03 mi
St James School Episcopal 4–8 Philadelphia 4.03 mi
I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 4.04 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 4.04 mi
Mercy Career & Technical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Childrens School At St Johns Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.08 mi
The Mesivta High School Of Greater Phila Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 4.13 mi
Prodigy Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.14 mi
Waldron Mercy Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Merion Station 4.16 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.19 mi
Merion Mercy Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Merion Station 4.23 mi
Gan Chabad Of The Main Line Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 4.25 mi
Methodist Services Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Sophia Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 4.28 mi
The Gladwyne Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Gladwyne 4.32 mi
French International School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Bala Cynwyd 4.34 mi
Kohelet Yeshiva High School Jewish 9–12 Merion Station 4.36 mi
Temple Adath Israelearlychildhood Center Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 4.42 mi
St Margaret School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Narberth 4.53 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 4.61 mi
The Gateway School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 4.61 mi
Little Flower Catholic High School For Girls Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.62 mi
Hunting Park Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Thankful Learning Center Inc. Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.72 mi
Vocatio Career Prep High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 4.75 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 4.79 mi
Main Line Reform Temple School For Early Childhood Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 4.81 mi
St Martin De Porres School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Jameson Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 7–11 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Woodbine Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.84 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.85 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19118), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 35
  • Average salary of people in this community: $83,918

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,362
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.16
  • Households w/ Children: 39%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 2,022 (42.9%)
  • Rented: 2,481 (52.6%)
  • Vacant: 215 (4.6%)
  • Total: 4,718

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 10,884
Households: 4,503
Median Age: 45.70

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.0%
  • Some High School: 2.5%
  • High School Graduate: 11.4%
  • Some College: 13.9%
  • Associate Degree: 4.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 27.1%
  • Graduate Degree: 39.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $89,422

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,213
  • One Bedroom: $1,320
  • Two Bedroom: $1,620
  • Three Bedroom: $1,960
  • Four Bedroom: $2,365

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530-536 W Moreland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-4221

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