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1227 S 53RD Street

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
  • $339,900
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 13 Days
  • MLS #: PAPH2562142
UPDATED: 55 min ago
$339,900
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.04
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,500
    SQFT
  • $227
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Townhouse
Built:
1917
County:

School Ratings & Info

Description

This spacious twin exudes warmth and a homey vibe thanks to its hallmark West Philly charm, both inside and out. The newly repainted ornate trim and gorgeous front garden with mature landscaping including a dogwood tree fits right in on this Kingsessing block where pride of ownership is on full display. The enclosed porch with tongue-and-groove ceiling has windows that open on all sides. Inside through the gorgeous original front door are super high ceilings; original oak floors with walnut inlay, an abundance of large windows; and original trim and doors throughout. There are 10(!) windows on the first floor alone, starting in the large front living room with a double window to the front porch and a side bay. The kitchen and dining room, which have been opened up to make one cohesive space, have more large windows along with two closets with original glass-paned doors. The straightforwardly utilitarian kitchen has original pine floors, maple cabinets, butcher block countertops and a vintage farmhouse sink with integrated drainboard. A mudroom opens to a deck with full-width steps down to a beautiful yard with a perimeter garden with more mature landscaping, including a Japanese maple tree and azalea and lilac bushes. The four bedrooms up the stairs with original curved banister are just as sunny and charming as the first floor. Past a hall closet, the large front primary has a bay window with oversized center window and original door with a pane of privacy glass. The good-sized middle bedrooms are adjoining; each has a closet and ornate radiator, and one has a charming set of windows flanking a transom. The rear bedroom has a bay window and original armoire with beveled mirror doors and connects to the hall bath, which is vintage fabulous with a clawfoot tub and original penny tile floor and subway tile wall. Behind the scenes, Echo House Electric did a complete rewire, and the roof was replaced in 2019. This wide block is just a few blocks from the nine-acre park that houses the Kingsessing Library and Rec Center, currently undergoing $25M in upgrades, and is convenient to Baltimore and Woodland aves as well as the Grays Ferry Bridge.

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1227 S 53RD Street PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143

  • Price: $339,900
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 13 Days
  • Updated: 55 min ago
  • MLS #: PAPH2562142
4
Beds
1
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.04
Acres
1,500
SQFT
$227
$/SQFT
1917
Built
Neighborhood:
Kingsessing
County:
Philadelphia
Area:
19143 (19143)
School District:
The School District Of Philadelphia
Property Description
This spacious twin exudes warmth and a homey vibe thanks to its hallmark West Philly charm, both inside and out. The newly repainted ornate trim and gorgeous front garden with mature landscaping including a dogwood tree fits right in on this Kingsessing block where pride of ownership is on full display. The enclosed porch with tongue-and-groove ceiling has windows that open on all sides. Inside through the gorgeous original front door are super high ceilings; original oak floors with walnut inlay, an abundance of large windows; and original trim and doors throughout. There are 10(!) windows on the first floor alone, starting in the large front living room with a double window to the front porch and a side bay. The kitchen and dining room, which have been opened up to make one cohesive space, have more large windows along with two closets with original glass-paned doors. The straightforwardly utilitarian kitchen has original pine floors, maple cabinets, butcher block countertops and a vintage farmhouse sink with integrated drainboard. A mudroom opens to a deck with full-width steps down to a beautiful yard with a perimeter garden with more mature landscaping, including a Japanese maple tree and azalea and lilac bushes. The four bedrooms up the stairs with original curved banister are just as sunny and charming as the first floor. Past a hall closet, the large front primary has a bay window with oversized center window and original door with a pane of privacy glass. The good-sized middle bedrooms are adjoining; each has a closet and ornate radiator, and one has a charming set of windows flanking a transom. The rear bedroom has a bay window and original armoire with beveled mirror doors and connects to the hall bath, which is vintage fabulous with a clawfoot tub and original penny tile floor and subway tile wall. Behind the scenes, Echo House Electric did a complete rewire, and the roof was replaced in 2019. This wide block is just a few blocks from the nine-acre park that houses the Kingsessing Library and Rec Center, currently undergoing $25M in upgrades, and is convenient to Baltimore and Woodland aves as well as the Grays Ferry Bridge.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Traditional Construction Materials Masonry Garage YN No Parking Types On Street Pool No Pool Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 1500 Basement Unfinished Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 0 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Cooling None Fireplace YN No Heating Radiator Heating YN Yes Inclusions Compost bin Levels 2 Main Level Bedrooms 0 Upper Level1 Bedrooms 4

Property Features

Accessibility Features None Association YN No Central Air YN No Condo YN No Cooling Fuel None Foundation Details Other Heating Fuel Natural Gas Hot Water Natural Gas Municipality PHILADELPHIA Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 804329410754 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Twin/Semi-Detached Tax Annual Amount 2854.00 Tax Lot 24 Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Zoning RSA3

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©2025 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Kiliszek Real Estate Experts | EXP Realty. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2025-12-10T14:54:09.58.
 
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