Status: Closed
MLS#: PAPH718056
Type: Residential - Townhouse
Subdivision: West Philadelphia
County: PHILADELPHIA
This tastefully renovated porch-front 2 bed, 2 full-bath rowhome with original architectural features is in a great West Philly location. With a front yard filled with many native plants, this property is on a quiet, tree-lined street just steps away from Malcolm X Park (the large playground, tree swing, and great spaces for walking dogs are right across 52nd Street). Original details were maintained in the 2015 renovation, like hardwood floors, banister, and doors, while exposing a brick wall in the master bedroom and opening up the living spaces for a more inviting, practical layout, along with all the essential upgrades, like a new roof, new windows, new plumbing, electrical, heating, and central air; new ceiling fans are in place in both the living room and master bedroom. The garden is landscaped by a skilled horticulturist and equipped with professional irrigation; the porch features a handsome two-person swing and bistro table and chairs. As you enter through the front door, a bright living room with custom-built shelves greets you; continue into the dining area with a corner closet adjacent to the stairs, before you walk into the spacious kitchen. There, you will find white Shaker-style cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, undermount stainless steel sink with gooseneck faucet, crisp white subway tile backsplash, and ceramic tile flooring. Beyond the kitchen is a tiled laundry room with Samsung washer and dryer appliances, which leads to the rear patio, which gets plenty of sun for tomatoes, peppers, and other container plants. Upstairs, instead of the original footprint with three small bedrooms with one barely larger than a closet and only a single bathroom, the front bedroom is a true master suite that includes a dressing area with a large closet, exposed brick wall, and a frosted glass door leading to the master bathroom with black-and-white tile floors and shower with a rainfall shower head and oversized subway tile surround. The light-filled second bedroom in the rear of the house is nicely sized, with three large windows, perfect for houseplants and overwintering succulents. The full bath in the hallway has the same classic black-and-white tile scheme as the master, but also features a bathtub. The large basement has good standing height and plenty of room for extra storage. This home is convenient to the 52nd Street business corridor and the Market Frankford Line, while also just a few blocks from Baltimore Avenue with the 34 trolley line, Cedar Park, and Mariposa Coop. This property won t last long!