490 WIGARD AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19128

$515,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,117  sqft
Built in 1970

Welcome to your new home in Roxborough! This well-maintained, move-in ready, two-story brick single-family home features a driveway and ample street parking. Upon entering, you’ll find the first floor includes a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a dining room, and a kitchen. The house boasts original wood floors throughout, with tile floors in the kitchen and half-bathroom. Natural light fills every room through the front and side windows, as well as the large sliding doors leading to the rear yard. The kitchen offers plenty of storage, granite countertops, direct access to the driveway, and opens to the picturesque dining room. Both the dining room and living room provide direct access to a large, covered patio in the yard. The second floor features a full bathroom in the hallway with two large linen closets, and four bedrooms each equipped with built-in closets. The bedrooms are spacious, with exposed hardwood floors throughout. The primary bedroom includes a very generous closet and a full en-suite bathroom. The basement offers a finished bonus space for additional enjoyment, along with an unfinished separate laundry and dry storage area. This home truly has it all and provides room to grow. The property includes a well-maintained, sun-drenched, fenced-in backyard that offers privacy from the street. Whether hosting guests, sipping your morning coffee, or watching a good rainstorm, the covered patio extends outdoor enjoyment through all of the seasons. Additionally, a spacious shed at the top of the driveway provides easy and ample storage for lawn care equipment, bikes, and all of your seasonal items. Situated within the Shawmont Elementary School catchment, this home is centrally located in Roxborough. Roxborough is also home to several well-known private and charter schools too. The home is within walking distance to the Ridge Avenue business district and a short ride to Main Street Manayunk. The Wissahickon Creek Trailhead is minutes away, providing access to Philadelphia’s beautiful Fairmount Park system. The home is conveniently located near several shopping centers, offering ample resources for savvy shoppers. Several SEPTA bus routes, including Routes 9 and 62, are within steps of the house. Additionally, the Ivy-Ridge Train Station is just under 1.5 miles away, connecting you to Center City Philadelphia and Norristown in Montgomery County. Schedule your appointment today—this wonderful single-family home won’t last long!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s),Floor Plan - Traditional,Kitchen - Island
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Storage Room,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2,Bonus Room,Primary Bathroom
Appliances:
Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer - Gas,Washer - Front Loading,Refrigerator,Oven/Range - Gas
Laundry:
Has Laundry,Basement
Basement:
Partially Finished
Flooring:
Ceramic Tile,Hardwood
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Brick,Mantel(s),Wood, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Chimney Cap(s),Flood Lights,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Play Equipment, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Colonial
Parking:
Asphalt Driveway,Shared Driveway

Construction

Roofing:
Flat,Architectural Shingle
Windows:
Energy Efficient
General:
Masonry, 2, Block

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
RSD3, 212358915
Fencing:
Wood,Chain Link
Current Use:
A30

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable TV,Electric Available,Natural Gas Available, 200+ Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
No Septic System

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Michael F Dixon

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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