5040 LARCHWOOD AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19143

$525,000 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
1,700  sqft
Built in 1925

Cedar Park Charm and Location! This sweet gem at 5040 Larchwood sits on a quiet, tree-lined street and is now move-in ready for you! This lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath porch-front twin home has been updated with modern comforts — REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS, CENTRAL AIR, UPPER FLOOR LAUNDRY, 2nd FLOOR ENSUITE — and has pulled charm from the past with the installation of glorious, reclaimed custom closets and sits on an extra deep lot so plenty of room to expand off the back if more space is ever needed. A full front porch and lots of natural light welcome you as you enter the bright and airy living room, featuring a vestibule and stained glass windows. Original hardwood floors flow into a spacious dining room, perfect for enjoying time with family and friends. Past the dining room is a good-sized kitchen with easy access to a spacious backyard space. A half bathroom and smartly placed closet complete this level. Upstairs you'll enjoy three spacious bedrooms and two full, updated bathrooms. A full basement has ample ceiling height for extra space and a 2nd laundry area with a utility sink. Located on a low traffic block that is a terrific location within an easy walk to numerous parks — plus restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, the University City Swim Club, Mariposa Food Co-op, Cobbs Creek Nature Center with its lovely trails and meadows, Laura Sims Skatehouse, tennis courts, and so much more! You’ll also be near HUP, CHOP, Penn, and Drexel, with an easy commute to Center City by car or bike with plenty of convenient trolley and bus options. Welcome Home!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Stain/Lead Glass
Laundry:
Upper Floor
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Hot Water, Electric
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Traditional

Construction

General:
Brick, 2, Stone

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
County:
PHILADELPHIA

Lot

Zoning:
RSA3, 462004800
Current Use:
H30

Utilities

Utilities:
100 Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Carrie S Waterman

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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