217 S 49th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19139

Do not miss this classic Walnut Hill 3 story row home with five bedrooms and two full baths with plenty of room to grow, work, play, and relax. Once you walk through the newer front door and into the fully-enclosed front porch, where you’ll find newly-tiled flooring and an expansive picture window (to watch the sunsets toward the west), you will know you are home. Step-through the full glass inner front door and into the charming, tiled foyer which leads to the massive living room, with its 9.5’ high ceilings with crown molding, and stately inset fireplace framed with decorative mantle, painted brick façade and tiled hearth floor. This fireplace is truly the architectural and visual centerpiece for the room. The warm refinished wood floors flow into the large formal dining room, which is large enough for almost any dinner party you could plan. The remodeled, sun-drenched kitchen features sparkling white cabinetry with butcher block countertops and porcelain farm sink, subway tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances (check-out the five-burner gas range and the dishwasher behind a custom cabinet door). There is a wall of pantry cabinets surrounding the refrigerator. Just off the kitchen is a mudroom with an area that could be converted into even more pantry space (or storage for your wine, a new laundry room, or powder room). Use your imagination. The back door and small covered rear porch/stairway area lead to a cute yard that’s ready for outdoor dining and relaxing. The second level of this grand home boasts three bedrooms (two large rooms and one smaller room (think den, office, nursery, or dressing room). Pick your primary bedroom. There is also a remodeled full bath on this level. The third Level brings you two more bedrooms and another remodeled full bath. The 60’ x 14’ full basement has been recently fully-waterproofed, with a new perimeter French drain, sump pump, and parged walls. This oversized ‘Philadelphia Gem’ has almost 2,500 sq ft of above grade “living/working/playing and growing” space. Bonus - this neighborhood has a high walkability score (92), high transit score (82), AND a high bike score (97 ) according to. It's close to University City (you can walk or bike), Center City (transit or your bike) and Baltimore Ave shopping district. Check it out for yourself and make your appointment today!