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Philadelphia,PA 19104
OPEN HOUSE
Sat Mar 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Townhouse
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,595 sqft
Price per Sqft $215
Subdivision Spruce Hill
MLS Listing ID PAPH2455816
Style Side-by-Side
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,006
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1883
Available Date 2025-03-12
Annual Tax Amount $8,679
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 2,880 Sqft
Acres 0.07
Lot Dimensions 24.00 x 120.00
Property Sub-Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Property Description
Gorgeous historical home in the award-winning Penn Alexander School Catchment (only two blocks from school), this large Queen Anne home (c. 1883) offers all original wood floors, high ceilings and light-filled rooms. There is unique architectural detail, a spacious private rear patio with a salvaged pergola from India, a large front garden and covered front porch and original wrought iron fencing and decorative arch. This stately home also has all modern amenities (2-zone HVAC plus a mini-split in the finished attic space bonus room, spacious kitchen with Caeser stone countertops/breakfast bar, custom pantry, and brand new stainless steel dishwasher and stove. The electric systems have all been completed updated (new panel and wiring throughout), high-efficiency tankless hot water, etc. 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, a breakfast room/speakeasy/children's playroom, very quiet private home office in a full finished attic perfect for working remotely/online, and a finished lower level with family room/gym and significant storage space. This stunning home was designed by George & William Hewitt, who also designed The Bellevue and The Bourse, among other famous Philly buildings. The block was given an award from the Historical Review Board as West Philadelphia's first protected mini-district. And of course, an awesome location in the Penn Alexander Catchment. Just a block from Clark Park and its superb Farmers' Market and steps from the 34 trolley line, Milkcrate Café, Knockbox Cafe, Honeysuckle Provisions, Local 44, Green Line Cafes, Baltimore Avenue Restaurant Row, and tree-lined streets unrivaled in the city. Short walk to HUP, Penn, CHOP, Penn Vet, Drexel, St Joe's. 11 minutes to Rittenhouse Square by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19104 (19104)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Direction East
Rooms
Basement Other,Partially Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 6
Interior
Interior Features Pantry
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Central
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Equipment Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Energy Efficient Appliances,Oven - Self Cleaning,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Energy Efficient Appliances,Oven - Self Cleaning,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Water Access N
Roof Type Slate
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Story 4
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Side-by-Side
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Penn Alexander School
Middle Schools Penn Alexander School
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Pets Allowed N
Senior Community No
Tax ID 272072200
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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