Veterans United Realty
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525 E MOUNT AIRY AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19119

$479,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
1,952  sqft
Built in 1925

With its elegant Victorian exterior and its Arts and Crafts and Colonial Revival interior, this 2 story stone semi-detached home will make you feel like royalty every time you descend its grand oak staircase. Nestled on a 1/4 acre of flowering grounds, the house has classic design aplenty and superb craftsmanship throughout-- Built-ins, stone walled fireplace and over 2000 square feet of living space. Enter through the outside covered doorway to the main living room which is adjacent to an architecturally interesting space that can be used as a reading nook or office complete with built ins and an impressive stone fireplace, 1st floor powder room. Pass though the living room to the formal dining room, this space exudes old world charm with its built-in China cabinets and chair rail, just waiting to host holiday gatherings with family and friends. The spacious primary bedroom offers a full bath and plenty of closet space. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath complete the second level. Wait for it…there is an added bonus/surprise…behind the kitchen is access to a back stairway which leads to a private bedroom suite complete with full bath. This space allows for a multigenerational or au pair suite. The large unfinished basement supplies that coveted storage space. The rear yard has good space for hosting BBQ’s and fun activities with family and friends. Off street parking is not an issue with this larger driveway and an attached garage. Convenient to public transportation and center city. Same owners since 1986.


Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
May 10, 2024 — 14 days ago
Listing Office:
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, Joanne Colino (215-920-6464)
Office Phone:
215-247-3600
MLS ID:
PAPH2353122

Features & Amenities

Interior

Laundry:
Main Floor
Basement:
Poured Concrete
Flooring:
Hardwood
A/C:
None
Heating:
Y, Radiator, Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Victorian
Parking:
Concrete Driveway

Construction

Roofing:
Pitched
General:
Masonry, 2, Concrete Perimeter

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
RSA3, 091005400
Current Use:
J30

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, Joanne Colino

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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