Welcome to 6640 Lincoln Drive, an exceptional residence located in the desirable West Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. Built in the Tudor Revival architecture style, c. 1926, this masonry twin and was the former home of Robert N. C. Nix Jr., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of PA and is situated at the corner of Lincoln Drive and Arbutus St. This spacious home has over 6, 000 square feet of living space with an enclosed sun porch, 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 3 half bathroom, including a large study/family room with built-in bookcases and an impressive Wissahickon schist stone fireplace. The house offers a blend of historic elegance and sophistication and sits on a lot size of 12, 493 square feet. Step inside to discover a recessed entranceway, living room with beautifully finished oak wood floors, semi-circular main staircase, brick fireplace inlaid with Mercer tiles , stained pilasters and an exposed-beam ceiling that extends into the dining room adding warmth and charm to this incredible home. A new kitchen offers wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and tile floors. Beyond the kitchen is a spacious laundry room as well as a powder room. The 2nd floor offers a front bedroom with a fireplace and powder/dressing room, backing up to a bathroom with a stall shower that serves spacious bedroom #2. The next room is a former law study with numerous built-in bookcases and a large fireplace. Beside this room is a full bath room. The rear-most room can be used for storage and has access via a staircase into the garage. The 3rd floor has three bedrooms and a full hall bathroom. The semi-finished basement offers additional space for a gym, storage or customization to suit your needs. The basement powder room has plumbing for a shower stall drain. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this remarkable property, which you need to see to appreciate.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Primary Bedroom Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 2 Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 3 Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 4 Level: Upper 2
- Bedroom 5 Level: Upper 2
- Bedroom 6 Level: Upper 2
- Primary Bedroom Features: Fireplace - Electric, Jack and Jill Bathroom
- Bedroom 2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Bedroom 4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Bedroom 5 Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Bedroom 6 Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
- Cedar Closet(s)
- Curved Staircase
- Dining Area
- Floor Plan - Open
- Kitchen - Island
- Primary Bath(s)
- Wood Floors
- Basement
Appliances
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer - Electric
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer
- ENERGY STAR Dishwasher
- Icemaker
- Oven/Range - Gas
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Water Heater
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central A/C
- Heating Features: Hot Water, Radiant
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Countertop(s) - Quartz
- Kitchen Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Florida Room Level: Main
- Living Room Level: Main
- Florida Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Concrete
- Living Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.2867998
- Lot Size Square Feet: 12492
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Oversized, Built In, Inside Access
- Parking Features: Attached Garage Spaces: 2, Driveway Spaces: 4, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Parking Total: 6
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
School Information
- School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Other Property Info
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- Annual Tax Amount: 11485.0
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Disclaimer: Standard
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: PHILADELPHIA
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: MT AIRY (WEST)
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3158
- Subdivision: MT AIRY (WEST)
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 6100
- Year Built: 1926
- Above Grade Finished Area: 6100
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Property Age: 98
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- House Style: Tudor
- Total Area Sqft: 6100