CHESTNUT HILL - The village of Chestnut Hill is located in Northwest Philadelphia. During the U.S. Revolutionary War era (late 18th century), the area was one of many summer vacation spots due to its higher elevation (400-500 feet above sea level) and cooler temperatures than Center City.

The area is also an early "streetcar suburb" of Philadelphia, and contains a variety of 19th and early - 20th century residential buildings by many prominent Philadelphia architects.

In 2005, Chestnut Hill had a median home sale price of $397,500—the highest of any Philadelphia neighborhood outside of Center City. This price was a decline of 2% from its 2004 median price.

Some historic and notable properties designed by renowned architects in this neighborhood are the Esherick House, designed by Louis Kahn, the Vanna Venturi House by Robert Venturi, and the estate of Frederick Winslow Taylor.

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