Homes for sale - 5404 CATHARINE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143

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$359,000

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4 BD

2 BA

1,588 SqFt

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5404 CATHARINE ST Philadelphia, PA 19143

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Key Details

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,588 sqft

Price per Sqft $226

Subdivision Cobbs Creek

MLS Listing ID PAPH2391714

Style Straight Thru

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,588

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1925

Annual Tax Amount $1,188

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 1,503 Sqft

Acres 0.03

Lot Dimensions 18x84

Property Description

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 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

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19143 (19143)

Zoning RSA5

Direction Southeast

Rooms

Basement Full

Main Level Bedrooms 4

Interior

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

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Radiator

Cooling None

Flooring Solid Hardwood, Wood, Ceramic Tile

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Non-Functioning

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

Fireplace Y

Window Features Replacement

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

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Basement, Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch(es), Patio(s)

Fence Decorative, Privacy

Waterfront N

Water Access N

View Street, Panoramic

Accessibility None

Porch Porch(es), Patio(s)

Parking Type On Street

Garage N

Building

Lot Description Front Yard, Rear Yard, Private

Story 2

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Straight Thru

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Plaster Walls,Dry Wall

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 463101000

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Estimated

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Negotiable, Lease Purchase

Listing Terms Cash, Negotiable, Lease Purchase

Financing Cash,Negotiable,Lease Purchase

Special Listing Condition Standard

Listed by Cherry Barrett • Compass RE

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