5404 CATHARINE STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143

$359,000

Discover this beautifully restored gem in West Philadelphia, where historic charm meets modern elegance. Ascend the steps to the welcoming front porch with a brick facade and stained glass accents. Enter through the ornate vestibule featuring mahogany wainscoting, stained glass transoms, and handsome glass inlay doors. The spacious living room… Read More boasts high ceilings, new hardwood flooring, a decorative tiled fireplace, and leaded glass doors leading to the formal dining room. The dining room, with hardwood floors and an under-the-stairs coat closet, offers ample space for a large table. The chef's kitchen is a masterpiece, featuring new cabinets with stylish hardware, herringbone butcher-block countertops, subway tile, and a floating shelf salvaged from John Wanamaker's office. Featuring stainless steel appliances and a vintage cast iron sink with brass hardware to complete the kitchen's refined look. Beyond the kitchen, you'll find a sweet powder room with spa-like finishes and a window for natural light. The enclosed back patio, shaded by a beautiful tree, provides a perfect spot for outdoor relaxation. Inside, the original wooden banister leads to the second level, illuminated by a newly restored skylight with a salvaged window insert. Here, you'll find four sizable bedrooms, each with original hardwood floors, loads of natural light, generous closet space and ceiling fans...With architectural details, moldings, wooden doors and restored brass hardware. The front bedroom features a Florentine glass door, an ornate mantel with original tile and a cast iron insert, a built-in wooden armoire, and a window seat, offering a bird's eye view of the ornate steeple across the street. The back bedroom boasts a built-in wardrobe with double doors and a south facing view of the back yard. There are two additional bedrooms along the hall, equally as spacious. The full bathroom exudes charm with a clawfoot tub, original tile blending with newer flooring, a pedestal sink, and brass finishings and hardware. The full basement has been recently parged, providing plenty of headroom for projects and storage. This home seamlessly blends historic details and modern updates, offering a unique and captivating living experience in the heart of West Philadelphia. This home is perfectly situated for a vibrant lifestyle, walkable to Malcolm X Memorial Park and Clark Park with their fabulous events and Farmers' Market, as well as countless restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping along Baltimore Ave. It's steps to HUP and offers a short commute to CHOP, Penn, Drexel, University of the Sciences, and just 15 minutes to Center City by car or bike. With plenty of convenient SEPTA options and a short drive to local highways and neighboring counties, this home offers both charm and convenience Read Less

Courtesy of Cherryblossom Barrett, Compass Pennsylvania, LLC [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Nov 15, 2024

Property Type

Townhouse

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,588

Lot Size

0.03 Acres

Year Built

1925

MLS Number

PAPH2391714

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Water Heater

Basement

Full

Building

1,588 sqft living area, 1,588 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1925, Major renovation in 2024, Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse, Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Dry Wall, 2 levels in building, 2 levels, Straight Thru, Masonry

Cooling

None, None

Exterior Features

Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Fence

Decorative, Privacy

Fireplaces

2 fireplaces, Mantel(s), Non-Functioning

Floors

Solid Hardwood, Wood, Ceramic Tile

Foundation

Stone

Heating

Natural Gas, Radiator

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors

Laundry

Basement, Hookup

Lot

1,503 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 18x84, 0.03 acres, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Private

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s), View: Street, Panoramic

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $536, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $652, Tax Annual Amount: $1,188, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Hot Water: Natural Gas

Windows

Replacement

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