4819 KINGSESSING AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19143

$399,900 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
2,296  sqft
Built in 1909

Phenomenal opportunity to own a stunning and spacious four bedroom historic home in the booming Cedar Park/Squirrel Hill neighborhood before prices skyrocket out of reach. This exceptional home exudes character and boasts countless original details, including original hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings, original bay windows with leaded glass detailing, elegant original wainscoting, original artisan fireplace mantel, and original millwork (chair railings, door and window trim). Enjoy an absolute prime West Philadelphia location along a sunny tree-lined avenue, within walking distance to the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Saint Joseph's University, and all the top-rated hospitals in Philadelphia, including HUP, CHOP, the VA Hospital and Presbyterian Medical Center. The city has allocated tremendous resources toward the preservation and development of this wonderfully eclectic neighborhood (designated as a historic district), including $25 million to rebuild the recreation center, tennis courts and public library steps away at 49th & Kingsessing Avenue. Private developers are building condominiums at 47th & Kingsessing Avenue and 76 apartments and condominiums at 48th & Chester Avenue. New construction of a $700,000 (+/-) home is currently going up directly behind this home on Regent Street and The Young Child Learning Center is only one block away at 47th & Kingsessing Avenue. Stroll the tree-lined streets of this vibrant historic neighborhood and enjoy Clark Park with its renowned Farmer's Market and myriad of multi-cultural activities, Kingsessing Park, local artisan restaurants, art galleries, markets and shops. Bike to the University District, center city, 30th Street Station, and the local bus, subway, elevated and train lines. Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle in the best and friendliest neighborhood in Philadelphia.

Features & Amenities

Interior

Basement:
Unfinished
Flooring:
Hardwood,Ceramic Tile
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Colonial

Construction

General:
Masonry, 2, Stone

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
RSA3, 461143300
View:
Street,Other
Fencing:
Wood
Current Use:
H30

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford, Jane C Broderson

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%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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