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Key Details
Sold Price $520,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,105 sqft
Price per Sqft $167
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID 1002497548
Sold Date 02/26/16
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,105
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1892
Annual Tax Amount $4,390
Tax Year 2016
Lot Size 3,025 Sqft
Acres 0.07
Lot Dimensions 28X110
Property Description
Stunning 5 BR, 3.5 bath Victorian home for sale in coveted University City. Situated on corner of 48th and Windsor, one of the prettiest blocks in the area. This is truly a special property. Originally built in 1892, but lovingly restored over the years & updated w/ modern amenities. The property greets you w/ a beautiful mahogany front porch & striking turret w/ curved windows. Walk in through the magnificent front door to the vestibule's original tile floors & walls. Beyond lies the spacious living & dining rooms, each w/ oak floors, pocket doors, plaster crown molding, tall ceilings, & original tiling and millwork. The renovated eat-in kitchen is appointed w/ stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, backsplash tile salvaged from the Divine Lorraine Hotel, & an exposed-brick eating area w/ wood burning stove. Half bath off the kitchen, along w/ covered back deck & large fenced-in yard w/ brick patio, great for entertaining. 2nd floor has 3 BRs, including master BR w/ full en-suite bath, a beautiful walnut armoire salvaged by the University City Historical Society, & fireplace flanked by built-in shelving. 2nd floor hall bath, which connects to charming & spacious front BR, has newly-installed bathtub & new light, shower, & faucet fixtures, plus original, recently refurbished Victorian wall tiles, pedestal sink, & penny tile floor. Middle BR has large bay window that overlooks Windsor Ave & lets in tons of light. All this plus in-law suite on 3rd floor w/ full kitchen, recently renovated front BR, second BR/living room, & full bath w/ combination W/D & new antique-style fixtures. Additional laundry in basement. Dual-zoned heat & central air throughout. Zoned by city as multi-unit & thus great for renting. Non-permit street parking available on both 48th & Windsor. Steps to Baltimore Ave & convenient to 34 & 13 trolley lines. Close to Clark Park. Owners relocating for work, but have made various improvements since purchasing property in Mar. 2015, including: new high-efficiency water heater; new fixtures in 1st floor bath; pointing of exterior brick; new stained glass in dining room; renovated 2nd floor hall bath w/ refurbished antique wall tiles & new tub, new tiled ceiling, & new fixtures; new washer/dryer on 3rd floor; new dryer in basement; new antique-style fixtures in 3rd floor bath; new drywall & carpeting in 3rd floor BR; refreshed painting throughout much of interior as well as rear deck; & various landscaping improvements.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19143 (19143)
Zoning RSA3
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other, Attic
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Stove - Wood, 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplace N
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor, Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es)
Fence Other
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking Type On Street
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 3+
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 461210900
Ownership Fee Simple
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