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Philadelphia,PA 19145
Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,536 sqft
Price per Sqft $272
Subdivision Melrose
MLS Listing ID PAPH2465966
Style Straight Thru
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,536
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $5,240
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 960 Sqft
Acres 0.02
Lot Dimensions 16.00 x 60.00
Property Sub-Type End of Row/Townhouse
Property Description
Here is a great opportunity to own a wonderful historic corner property in the lovely South Philadelphia neighborhood of Melrose. The fine brick facade, brownstone arches, and an elaborate cornice wrapping around to the Carlisle Street side beautifully conceal a home that has been updated for modern living while retaining many historic elements both inside and out. Step through the wide front door into an original foyer with tiled walls and floors, illuminated by an antique pendant lamp at night, and double full light doors by day. The foyer opens to a large living area with high ceilings flanked on one side by a painted wood mantle and on the other side by the original staircase. A large south-facing and an east-facing window provide ample natural living room light. Oak flooring with a walnut border extends from the living room through the wide archway into the dining room and right up to the open kitchen at the rear of the house. Beautiful original radiators provide warming radiant heat while a separate AC System provides cool air in the summer months. The dining area is very spacious. Below two east-facing windows is a wall-length window seat with storage cabinets. There is plenty of room for dinner parties for friends and family. A contemporary kitchen with warm walnut-stained cabinets and white Corian countertops wraps around all four sides, including a peninsula with a counter to pull up a couple of stools. There are modern stainless steel appliances. Two windows help keep the natural light flowing through this entire living level. Beyond the kitchen is a private patio ready for your personal touches to create an urban oasis. Upstairs, you will find original pine floors running throughout the floor, three spacious bedrooms, and a hall bath. The primary bedroom at the front of the house has an ensuite full bath plus 12' of closet space. Again, being a corner property, all the rooms are light-filled through the large windows. The basement is large and dry, so great for storage. It is also home to the washer and dryer, as well as a double porcelain utility sink. If you don't know this neighborhood yet, there is so much to explore. It is a short walk from great decades-old purveyors such as Cascia's, Dad's Stuffing, L'Angolo, and Ritner Hardware, as well as being a short walk to the South Philly Food Coop, Cafe Nhan, Ultimo, several good Mexican spots, and the Broad Street Line. This is a gem of a neighborhood and a property that you don't want to miss.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19145 (19145)
Zoning RSA5
Direction South
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Basement,Bathroom 2,Primary Bathroom
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Wood Floors,Upgraded Countertops,Kitchen - Eat-In,Floor Plan - Traditional,Dining Area
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood
Inclusions refrigerator, washer, dryer
Equipment Dryer,Dishwasher,Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Washer,Range Hood,Stainless Steel Appliances
Fireplace N
Appliance Dryer,Dishwasher,Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Washer,Range Hood,Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement,Has Laundry
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Garage N
Building
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Straight Thru
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 261024500
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard