Welcome to Chestnut Hill / Wyndmoor
It’s Philadelphia’s original suburb.
With the construction of a rail line in 1854, the neighborhood’s destiny was set. Before the Main Line was a thing, the more affluent among the city’s workers escaped to Chestnut Hill.
You can still see vestiges of Chestnut Hill’s age today. From the bridges to the mansions to the inns, its storied past can be read in everything from architectural details to garden expanses.
Among its buildings, you can find examples by some of America’s most famous architects, including Louis Kahn and Frank Furness. Among its greenery, you can find the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, a remnant of Victorian-style landscaping with an art museum nestled among its wooded walks. You can also find Wissahickon Valley Park, a beautiful stretch of the much larger Fairmount Park.
Then, of course, there’s the town center, which falls along a ten-block stretch of Gemantown Avenue. It’s here you’ll find a quaint yet appealing array of dining, shops, and bakeries. It is this mix of variety within a pleasant setting that makes Chestnut Hill the perfect location for a number of famous Philly festivals, like the Fall for the Arts Festival in September and Witches & Wizards Weekend every October.
This is the neighborhood for the lover of old books and older places, for the introspective thinker longing for quiet walks along a garden path or charming main avenue. This is the neighborhood for the Philly local who loves center city, but maybe needs something a little different for the weekend.
Life in Chestnut Hill:
Schools:
Grades K-8:
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-3811
norwoodfontbonneacademy.org
Our Mother of Consolation Parish School
17 E. Chestnut Hill Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-1060
omcschool.com
Jenks Academy for the Arts & Sciences
8301 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-400-3360
acgoldsmith.wixsite.com/jenks
Grades K-12:
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
500 W. Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-4700
sch.org
Grades 7-12:
The Crefeld School
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-242-5545
crefeld.org
Dining and Nightlife:
Jansen
7402 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
jansenmtairy.com
Chestnut Hill Brewing Company
8221 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
chestnuthillbrewingcompany.com
Tavern on the Hill
8636 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
tavernonthehill.biz
McNally’s Tavern
8634 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
mcnallystavern.com
Mica Restaurant
8609 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
micarestaurant.com
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
8605 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
osakapa.com
Trattoria Moma
7131 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
trattoriamoma.com
Market at the Fareway in Chestnut Hill
8221 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
marketatthefareway.com
Shopping:
Cake Bakery & Bistro
8501 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
cakeofchestnuthill.com
Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop
8509 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
chcheeseshop.com
The Spice Rack
8431 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
phillyspicerack.com
Bird in Hand Consignment Shop
8419 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
chestnuthillpa.com
Antique Gallery
8523 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
rubylane.com
Transportation:
The SEPTA Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail Line stops at the top of “the Hill” on Germantown Avenue. The Chestnut Hill East station is located at 101 E. Chestnut Hill Avenue. SEPTA Bus Routes 23, 77, 94, 134 and L also run in the neighborhood.
Source: iseptaphilly.com
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia Real Estate Stats:
As of January 2019, the Chestnut Hill area has seen 81 units sold, with an average list price of $765,000, and an average sales price of $625,000. Chestnut Hill's homes for sale average about 55 days on the market.