Dan Stroiman, Realtor

Dan Stroiman, Realtor REALTOR® on the Haupt Team at Elfant Wissahickon Realtors® - Serving the Greater Philadelphia Area

Welcome to Saint James Place in the downtown Philly neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square! Very aptly named “English Villag...
06/12/2026

Welcome to Saint James Place in the downtown Philly neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square!

Very aptly named “English Village” was designed by architect Spencer Roberts and built in 1928 in the Tudor Revival style. Flanked by gated entrances on both ends, the nearly 100-year-old complex has 20 row homes which share a central stone courtyard.

Slate roofs, dormer windows, and wrought iron balconies adorn the houses, adding bits of English countryside touches throughout. Blooming flowers in shades of purple, pink, yellow, and orange pop their heads up to say hello. 🌸

Tucked away from the hubbub of the neighboring streets, if you ever find yourself near 22nd and Walnut, just head south a bit and peek in for a quick visit. What a delightful little surprise you’ll have! ☺️

[disclaimer: none of the homes shown are currently for sale]

Welcome to 99 E. Bells Mill Road in Chestnut Hill, a neighborhood perched at the northwestern edge of Philly and the sur...
04/30/2026

Welcome to 99 E. Bells Mill Road in Chestnut Hill, a neighborhood perched at the northwestern edge of Philly and the surrounding ‘burbs! Filled with stately residences on well-manicured grounds, the area also benefits from having a 7-mile forest running through it. 🌳🦌

99 E. Bells Mill Road is a stunning example of a classic Chestnut Hill home, showcasing elegance, old-world charm, and a fine attention to detail. Built in 1925, the home was designed by the architectural firm of Willing, Sims, and Talbott in an English country style. 🇬🇧

Fully renovated in 2024, this meticulously cared for estate is filled with custom millwork, hardwood floors, light-filled hallways lined with French doors, and oh, so much space! ✨:

•3 separate wings
•6 🛏️ / 5 🛁
•Over 4,000 square feet of living space📏
•Nearly 2 acres of wonderfully landscaped grounds
•A grand bluestone terrace perfect for entertaining
•A 2-🚗 garage and driveway with space for at least 6+ more!

And those are just some of highlights! Make sure to visit before this piece of the English countryside gets snatched up! 😍

Listing courtesy of my colleague, Janice Manzi, of the D’Alessandro Manzi Team at Elfant Wissahickon Realtors! ☺️

Welcome to Drexel Hill, a lovely suburb located to the southwest of downtown Philadelphia! With around 30,000 inhabitant...
04/30/2026

Welcome to Drexel Hill, a lovely suburb located to the southwest of downtown Philadelphia! With around 30,000 inhabitants, the neighborhood is believed to be named after the prominent Drexel family who had a large estate in this area during the late 19th/early 20th century. There are many places carrying this name in the Philadelphia region — namely Drexel University, to start with! 🎓

Anywho, pictured is one of Drexel Hill’s fine single family homes, which I passed by chance on a run the other day. 🏃🏻‍♂️

I did a bit of research and found that the home was built in 1920 in the Georgian Colonial style and has...:

•5 🛌/3.5 🛁
•2,865 square feet 📏
•Situated on nearly 1/3 of an acre parcel 🌳
•2-car garage/carriage house 🚗🚙
•Stunning original wood floors with inlay ✨

Just another reason to explore Philly and the area around it! ☺️

[disclaimer: home is not for sale. Was last sold in 2023.]

[photo cred: exterior front/side photos - me; interior/rear photos - courtesy of Bright MLS/Jere A. Young, Jr. of Drexel Real Estate Group, the last listing agent for the property]

Congrats to my client on the purchase of his adorable 1 🛌 / 1 🛁 twin home in the Roxborough section of Philly! With off ...
04/30/2026

Congrats to my client on the purchase of his adorable 1 🛌 / 1 🛁 twin home in the Roxborough section of Philly! With off street parking and a small yard, there were a lot of pluses!

Located just off bustling Ridge Avenue with restaurants, coffee shops, and a short 10-minute walk to the Wissahickon Woods, there’s definitely a lot to do! ☺️

[exterior/interior photo cred: courtesy of the MLS/listing agents Trish and Courtney Franklin of KW Blue Bell]

What they’re saying… ☺️ (an actual Zillow review)Thank you very much, Bassem! It was a pleasure helping you buy your fir...
04/12/2026

What they’re saying… ☺️ (an actual Zillow review)

Thank you very much, Bassem! It was a pleasure helping you buy your first home! Thank you for trusting me with this! 😊

Welcome to this magnificent pre-Civil War-era mansion in East Germantown! Tucked away on a quiet lane in NW Philly, you ...
04/05/2026

Welcome to this magnificent pre-Civil War-era mansion in East Germantown! Tucked away on a quiet lane in NW Philly, you almost feel like you’re transported back in time to an old country estate.

While not currently on the market for sale, I did a little digging and was able to find out the following:

Referred to as the “Rigby Mansion”, it appears to have been built around 1852 in the Italianate style. Several features typical of this style can be seen throughout, such as projecting eaves supported by ornamental brackets. Aspects of the home also remind me of Victorian architecture, such as the gingerbread-like arches along the wraparound porch.

The house is quite an impressive one with 6 beds / 3.5 baths, and nearly 5,000 square feet of living space! The plot of land the home sits on is also quite generous, with over an acre of outdoor space to roam around in.

Rigby Mansion is no longer a private residence, but instead operates as a fairly well-known event venue and place for musicians to play and perform for small audiences. So, if you’re looking for a local (and unique place) for live music, this definitely is it! 🎶

[disclaimer: property is not for sale]



✨New Rental Listing!✨Welcome to 3452 Sunnyside Avenue, located in the leafy green NW Philly neighborhood of East Falls!T...
03/19/2026

✨New Rental Listing!✨

Welcome to 3452 Sunnyside Avenue, located in the leafy green NW Philly neighborhood of East Falls!

This wonderfully refreshed 3-story row home has just hit the market at $2,700/mo. and is available for immediate occupancy!

The deets:

•4 🛏️ / 2.5 🛁
•1,683 square ft. (assessor) 📏
•Central AC 🧘🏻‍♂️
•Huge eat-in kitchen w/stainless steel appliances 🍳
•1st floor laundry (separate washer/dryer) 👕
•Enclosed backyard/patio 🪴
•2-car off-street parking in back 🚗🚙
•Updates: restored exterior, fresh paint throughout, reglazed tubs, and brand new carpeting on 2nd + 3rd floors ✨
•Large unfinished basement for storage 📦
•Convenient to all major highways, Manayunk, local restaurants/commercial district, McMichael Park, and Fairmount Park 🌲🚴‍♂️
•Close to several bus routes AND a 4-min. walk from SEPTA train station into Center City 🚂

Say hi if you’d like a tour or for more info! ☺️

Welcome to the (original) Frick, a small complex of museums and historical buildings located in Pittsburgh! Founded by H...
03/19/2026

Welcome to the (original) Frick, a small complex of museums and historical buildings located in Pittsburgh! Founded by Henry Clay Frick, an art collector and industrialist, the grounds are very well manicured and feature the family’s original mansion — “Clayton” — as well as a large greenhouse, a Car and Carriage Museum, and the Frick Art Museum.

While not a car aficionado, I found the family’s vintage collection quite interesting — even taking one of them for a “test drive” (minus the actual driving part!). The art museum was very cozy and featured a small, but well-curated selection of artwork from the Middle Ages to today. Clayton (the family residence) was sadly closed by the time we got there, but would have been fun to explore! Built in the 1860s, and remodeled in the 1880s, I can only imagine the grandeur of the interior! 🤩

Entrance to the grounds and museums is free, so I highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area! ☺️

[disclaimer: none of the buildings shown are for sale]

Welcome to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA! While on a recent trip to western PA, I saw the school’s basilica from ...
03/07/2026

Welcome to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA! While on a recent trip to western PA, I saw the school’s basilica from the road, and thought I had entered a little European town. I got closer to explore and spent the next hour or so stomping through the foot-high snow-covered campus. ❄️

Founded in 1846 by Benedictine monk Boniface Wimmer to educate German immigrants and train priests, the school is currently a private, 4-year liberal arts college. 📚

The main building on campus is the Archabbey Basilica, seen here with its stunning pinkish-red facade, snow at its feet, and towers soaring into the sky. Designed in the Romanesque style by architect J. William Schickel in 1905, the building saw a major restoration in 1995. Currently, around 150 monks call the campus home, and serve in a variety of education and outreach roles. 🔔

[disclaimer: none of the buildings shown are for sale]

Welcome to the western (Philly) suburb of Bala Cynwyd! Not only did yours truly go to high school around here, but it’s ...
02/28/2026

Welcome to the western (Philly) suburb of Bala Cynwyd! Not only did yours truly go to high school around here, but it’s also full of some pretty lovely homes!

This golden 6bed/3bath residence was built in 1904 in the Colonial Revival style.

Notice the trademark characteristics of this type of architectural style!:

•Symmetry: the house features a balanced design with a centered front door and windows evenly spaced on either side ⚖️

•Classical Entryway: the front door is flanked by decorative trellises, reflecting the style’s interest in traditional ornamentation 🥀

•Dormer Windows: these are the windows set into the sloping roof, a typical feature used to enhance space and light on upper floors ☀️

•Hip Roof: the steep roofline seen here is characteristic of homes from this period

The things you learn! 😊

[disclaimer: home shown is not currently for sale]

Address

8039 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19118

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+12158289467

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