527 S 55TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143

$335,000

There's classic West Philly charm, then there's extra-special West Philly charm-and that's what one lucky buyer will get here. On top of the leaded glass and almost all the original unpainted doors in place, there are design-forward custom upgrades inside and out. The University City Historical Society's award-winning restored porchfront… Read More facade sits behind a garden with mature landscaping that provides year-round color and spring-to-fall blooms. The original millwork in incredible condition starts at the vestibule entry, where there's a glass-paneled entry door and leaded glass interior door, wainscoting and original tile floor. The living room features a leaded glass window, original oak parquet flooring with walnut inlay, a turned staircase with curved banister, and an exquisite decorative fireplace and mantel. An extra-wide doorway is the airy segue to the large dining room, which has an oversized window, sweet under-stair closet and swinging door with leaded glass to the eat-in kitchen. While all the right things were left untouched in the main living space, all the right things have been updated here: recessed lighting, white flat-front cabinets and appliances set against beautiful handmade porcelain tile backsplash, and quartz countertops. The great layout with original pine floors includes a salvaged wood coffee station, a clever hidden pantry cabinet, and a U-shaped work area with salvaged wood breakfast bar that overlooks the dining area with a pair of windows and vintage pendant. Tucked in the rear is a super-stylish powder room with oversize black hex tile floor, sleek black wall-hung radiator with exposed copper piping, custom wood vanity with concrete top, casement window, and a custom triangular window in a corner. This window makes just as much of a design statement from the rear deck-which overlooks the good-sized yard with privacy fence-where it is set into a diagonal wood slatted wall. The second floor offers the same pristine original charm, including oak floors with walnut inlay, met with just-right updates where it matters-the hall bath has white hex tile floors and subway tile surround and a new linen closet. Either the front or back bedroom could be the primary. The front is an enormous space with a five-window bay, while the rear has original mirrored closets flanking a window overlooking the yard and connects to a middle bedroom that is currently used as a sun-filled dressing room. The other sunny middle bedroom is large enough for a full bed. This lovely, garden-lined Cobbs Creek block is convenient to Christy Rec Center, which has a pool and is currently undergoing major renovations and upgrades, Cobbs Creek Park for more greenspace, and Baltimore Ave shopping, dining and the trolley into Center City. Read Less

Courtesy of Jennifer Golden, Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 2, 2025

Property Type

Townhouse

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,608

Lot Size

0.04 Acres

Year Built

1925

MLS Number

PAPH2486350

Additional Details

Basement

Unfinished

Building

1,608 sqft living area, 1,608 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1925, Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse, 2 levels, Traditional, Masonry

Cooling

None, None

Heating

Natural Gas, Radiator

Lot

1,552 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 97.00, 0.04 acres

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $1,615, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $2,056, Tax Annual Amount: $3,671, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Hot Water: Natural Gas

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