426 S 42Nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4045 $750,000

Beds/Baths: 8/3
Interior Sq. Ft: 3,150
Acreage: 0.07
Age:95 years
Style:
Straight Thru
MLS#: PAPH2455358
Subdivision: Spruce Hill
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

Two BRAND NEW kitchens, EIGHT bedrooms, SO MANY possibilities- have an extra floor for family and friends, create the group living you've always dreamed of, or live in one portion and rent the other. This attractive Queen Anne twin on a tree-lined street in Spruce Hill has 8, count ‘em EIGHT bedrooms. Zoned as a multi-family (duplex), the property could be owner occupied and the other unit rented out for consistent income, or two families could share the space, OR have an amazing extra space for family or friends OR use a floor for your art studio OR… so many possibilities. The rooms are large, bright, and comfortable, with big windows and wood floors. The first floor unit starts in a huge living room with a massive front window and decorative fireplace, followed by a brand new eat-in kitchen, full bath, and 2 bedrooms. The second floor has 3 large rooms that could be living or bedrooms, and another full bath. The third floor is 2 bedrooms, another full bath, and the brand new kitchen for this unit. Then the finished attic provides yet another bedroom upstairs, for a total of 9 potential bedrooms or living spaces. There are lots of ways tenants or owners could utilize all of that space. The basement is unfinished, tall, and clean, with two water heaters, two HVAC systems (central air throughout), laundry for the building, and wired fire alarms/CO detectors. You could easily have a workshop or gym down there, with plenty of room for storage. The exterior of this property is gorgeous, with an inviting front porch, incredible brick detail, and a wide back patio for gatherings and enjoying the trees. The location is what really sets this opportunity apart, just a short distance from Penn, Drexel, Clark Park, and everything you want out of West Philly. And it’s not just in the coveted Penn Alexander catchment, the school is around the corner. If you’re looking for a home with options, this is the one. Check out the virtual tour to get a good sense for the layout.

Taxes: $11,715
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: The School District Of Philadelphia
Elem. School: Penn Alexander Mid. School: Alexander Adaire Elementary School High School: West Philadelphia

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
2nd Kitchen, Unfinished Basement, Wood Flooring

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Slate Roof, Masonry, Porch(es)

Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square , (215) 893-9920

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