8600 Seminole St, Philadelphia, PA 19118

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8600 Seminole St,Philadelphia, PA 19118
$2,785,000
  • 7 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 9,248 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: marc a. hammarberg
Office: bhhs fox & roach the harper at rittenhouse square
MLS#:PAPH2550526
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$2,785,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$301.15

About this home

A GILDED AGE LEGACY: CAENAWON, A 10,000+ SQ FT COLONIAL REVIVAL ESTATE ON 2.8 ACRES A singular opportunity to acquire a landmark estate of unparalleled architectural pedigree. Built c. 1903-1910 and designed by the esteemed Philadelphia firm Duhring, Okie & Ziegler for financier Edgar W. Baird, "Caenawon" presides over 2.8 magnificent, elevated acres in the heart of Chestnut Hill. This 10,000+ sq ft residence is a true architectural time capsule, a celebrated part of Chestnut Hill’s historic fabric. It has been meticulously cared for, is offered in robust, move-in-ready condition following its post-1970 refresh, and is ready for its next steward to define its future. The home is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, offering the potential for designation at the new owner's discretion. ARCHITECTURAL GRANDEUR AND INTERIOR AMENITIES The interior showcases the scale and superior craftsmanship of the Gilded Age. Architectural Hallmarks: The home features a Library, a

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Home facts

  • Year built:1904
  • Listing ID #:PAPH2550526
  • Added:68 day(s) ago
  • Updated:January 11, 2026 at 08:45 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:7
  • Total bathrooms:8
  • Full bathrooms:6
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Living area:9,248 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1904
  • Building area:9,248 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:2.8 Acres

Schools

  • High school:GERMANTOWN

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Septic Exists

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,785,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$301.15
  • Tax amount:$29,376 (2025)

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