6715 EMLEN STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19119

$749,900 Asking Price

6 beds
4 baths
3,667  sqft
Built in 1925

Over $75,000 in new updates by the current homeowner. Nicely updated & renovated 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath rare Victorian home w/ a wood burning fireplace, original built-in’s & stained glass, refinished hardwood floors, wraparound covered & open front porch, main floor laundry/mudroom & ½ bath, 2nd-floor terrace, solarium/plant/Peloton/yoga/fitness/meditation room, gated rear deck, 6 car driveway (room to add garage), garden shed, fieldstone fire pit, partially fenced level lot w/ front, side & rear yards that get sun all day w/ organic raised vegetable/herb beds, pollinator native plant gardens, trees, walkout basement w/ windows & workshop area in the always sought after West Mt. Airy neighborhood. If you are looking for a home w/ modern amenities, restored period details, charm, character, & great space to spread out inside & outside this home has it all. There’s even a 2nd rear staircase off the kitchen. Lots of windows, light & storage. You won't find better off-street parking in West Mt. Airy. Incredible walkable location, walk half a block to the SEPTA Carpenter Station train station into Center City Philadelphia, Hospitals, Universities, Jefferson Station, Suburban Station, 30th St. Station & Philadelphia International Airport. Walk to Weavers Way Co-op, High Point Cafe, Germantown Avenue restaurants, brew pubs, boutiques, cafes, ice cream, coffee shops, grocery stores, banks, drug stores, pet stores, bakeries, schools, parks, playgrounds, arboretums, hiking, biking, walking & running trails, golf courses, pickleball/tennis courts, Carpenter’s Woods, Cresheim Trail/Creek, Wissahickon Valley Park, Lovett Library & Mt. Airy Park, Playground, Playing Fields, Basketball Courts & Dog Park. Updates: entire interior & exterior just professionally painted, huge gourmet cooks’ kitchen w/ island is wide open to the dining room w/ stainless steel appliances (GE Cafe w/ Copper accents French Door refrigerator/freezer & French Door Convection Double Wall Ovens, Zephyr Range Hood, Kenmore Pro 5 burner gas cooktop & dishwasher, Frigidaire microwave, Samsung adult/kids beverage fridge, Insinkerator disposal, Shaker cabinetry w/ pantry, wine rack & Brushed Brass hardware, Quartz countertops & backsplash, Barnwood wood floors, recessed lights, Matte Black faucet. Relined, rebuilt fireplace, chimney, flue w/ damper, Primary Bedroom full bath w/ 2 walk-in closets w/ Barn & French Doors, Rainhead shower, tub, 2 sinks, Matte Black faucets, 2nd full bath w/ exposed brick & vaulted ceiling, Copper tub/shower & radiant floor heating, 3rd full bath w/ Rainhead shower, 1/2 bath, Aire-Flo 2 Zone High-Efficiency Gas heat & high central air systems, 2 zone thermostats, Rheem hot water heater, 200 amp electric & extra sub panel (whole house rewired), architectural shingle & flat roofs, stone pointing, gutters, downspouts, soffits, fascia, Low-E windows, entry doors, LG washer & dryer, driveway, walkways, rear deck, Matte Black & Brushed Brass light fixtures, Matte Black faucets, restored original: Top Nail Oak & Heart Pine hardwood floors throughout the home, crystal door knobs, wood doors, moldings, millwork, banisters, railings & staircases. Features: Primary bedroom suite w/ 2 walk-in closets & en-suite hotel spa-like full bath. A 2nd floor landing. The yard is perfect for kids, pets, playing, gardening, entertaining, your next BBQ, birthday or special occasion. Easy access to Lincoln & Kelly Drive, Route 1, 76, 476, 276, 309, 95, Hospitals, Downtown Philly, 30th St. Station, Philly Airport, Wissahickon Valley & Fairmount Parks, Morris & Awbury Arboretum, PA suburbs, NJ & DE Beaches, Poconos, DE, NJ, NYC, Brooklyn. Mt. Airy combines mature trees, parkland, miles of walking, running, hiking, biking, horseback riding trails along the Wissahickon Creek, tree-lined streets & historic cobblestoned Germantown Ave w/ its shopping, boutiques & restaurants. All showings begin at the Grand Opening Open House on Sunday, December 15, from 1 to 3 PM EST.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Additional Stairway,Bathroom - Soaking Tub,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Moldings,Curved Staircase,Dining Area,Exposed Beams,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Gourmet,Kitchen - Island,Pantry,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Stain/Lead Glass,Upgraded Countertops,Walk-in Closet(s),Wine Storage,Wood Floors
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Basement,Foyer,Laundry,Bedroom 6
Appliances:
Built-In Microwave,Cooktop,Disposal,Dryer - Front Loading,Dual Flush Toilets,Energy Efficient Appliances,Dishwasher,Oven - Wall,Range Hood,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer - Front Loading,Water Heater,Refrigerator
Laundry:
Main Floor
Basement:
Daylight, Full,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Space For Rooms,Walkout Stairs,Windows,Workshop
Flooring:
Hardwood,Luxury Vinyl Plank,Ceramic Tile
A/C:
Central A/C,Energy Star Cooling System,Programmable Thermostat,Zoned
Heating:
Y, 90% Forced Air,Energy Star Heating System,Programmable Thermostat,Zoned, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Mantel(s),Wood,Brick, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None
Eco/Green Feature:
Appliances,Exposure/Shade,Fireplace/Wood Stove,Flooring,Home Energy Management,HVAC,Lighting

Exterior

General:
Chimney Cap(s),Exterior Lighting,Play Area,Sidewalks, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Victorian
Parking:
Asphalt Driveway

Construction

Roofing:
Architectural Shingle,Flat,Pitched,Rubber,Asphalt
Windows:
Atrium,Bay/Bow,Double Hung,Double Pane,Energy Efficient,Insulated,Low-E,Screens
General:
Stone,Masonry, 3, Stone

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
PHILADELPHIA CITY
County:
PHILADELPHIA

Lot

Zoning:
RSD3, 223219300
View:
Garden/Lawn
Fencing:
Privacy,Wood
Current Use:
A48

Utilities

Utilities:
200+ Amp Service,Circuit Breakers,220 Volts
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions:
Personal Property, TV/Wall Mount.

This listing courtesy of:
Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Tim Owen

About Philadelphia, PA

Housing

Number of Units
705,993
Median Home Value
$212,331
Median Rent
$993

47.83% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.77% are vacant.

Commute

Car
48.32%
Public Transportation
19.12%
Walk to Work
6.40%
Work from Home
23.29%
Other
1.20%

The median travel time to work is 28 minutes.

People

Population
1,564,304
Median Age
36.10
Median Household Size
2.55

Education

High School
31.51%
Associate’s Degree
5.70%
Bachelor’s Degree
18.90%
Graduate Degree
14.16%

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