6204 WISSAHICKON AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19144

$679,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,558  sqft
Built in 1900

Welcome to 6204 Wissahickon Ave. (back on the market due to buyer financing issue) in the sought after Blue Bell Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. This stunning, one-of-a-kind single-family home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and unique features unlike any other home on the market - priced below recent appraisal. This historic home blends old-world charm and modern luxuries, with $145,000 in upgrades! Uncommon one-car detached garage with two-car parking on a new brick-style driveway. Renovations include two kitchen remodels with new appliances and gas range, two bathroom remodels, 20-panel 7200W solar array (owned by homeowner), driveway EV car charger, landscaping with lighting, rear brick pathway, flagstone front patio and stairs, a third 10' x 12' patio for additional al fresco dining, custom storage sheds, energy efficient easy-clean tilt-in windows, circuit breaker panels and wiring, on-demand hot water heater, new plumbing for future second-floor washer and dryer (in addition to current basement washer and dryer), refinished wood floors, cozy bedroom carpeting over original wood floors, asphalt shingle roof, interior and exterior paint, and much more. There is central air and heating on the second and third floors. The entire third floor is comprised of a show-stopping loft-style suite with 32 windows, bathroom spa, loft bed with office space, gas fireplace and french doors to balcony overlooking landscaped backyard. This home's location is perfectly situated with access to 50 miles of trails in Fairmont Park, Wissahickon Valley Park, Blue Bell Park, and Clifford Park, while still being within a 5-minute walk to the Chestnut Hill West SEPTA light-rail line station. This location allows easy access to NYC from 30th St station. We are 1 block from Rittenhouse Town and the Wissahickon Creek trail for easy biking to Center City. This perfect Blue Bell Hill location is conveniently located between the lively neighborhoods of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill. We are 15 min. by car to Center City Philadelphia, and 1.5 miles to Kelly Drive and I-76. The Walnut St. Golf course and the new Weavers Way Food Market are nearby. Virtual tour is available upon request.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
2nd Kitchen,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Exposed Beams,Kitchen - Eat-In,Floor Plan - Traditional,Wine Storage,Skylight(s),Recessed Lighting,Primary Bath(s)
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Full Bath,Half Bath
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer - Electric,Washer - Front Loading,Oven/Range - Electric
Laundry:
Basement
Basement:
Full,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Unfinished,Walkout Stairs
Flooring:
Carpet,Wood
A/C:
Central A/C,Ceiling Fan(s),Zoned,Window Unit(s)
Heating:
Y, Radiant,Radiator, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Gas/Propane,Fireplace - Glass Doors, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
Doors - Swing In,2+ Access Exits

Exterior

General:
Exterior Lighting,Secure Storage,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Water Fountains, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Other

Construction

Roofing:
Other
Windows:
Double Pane,Skylights,Screens,Replacement
General:
Brick Front,Stone,Other, 3, Stone

Location

Road/Access:
36
Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
County:
PHILADELPHIA

Lot

Zoning:
RSA5, 213261500
View:
Trees/Woods,Street,Garden/Lawn
Fencing:
Wood,Other
Current Use:
C50

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable TV,Electric Available,Natural Gas Available,Water Available, 200+ Amp Service,120/240V,Circuit Breakers,Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions:
Microwave oven

This listing courtesy of:
HomeZu by Simple Choice, Christopher J Carr

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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