JOE LINGO

Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Wissahickon Schist stone home with a fireplace, 1-car garage and 2-car driveway in the always sought-after Mt. Airy neighborhood. Period details blend seamlessly with modern upgrades throughout this classic home, offering warmth, charm, and practical living in a vibrant community. Step through the striking, restored original round-arch wood entry door into a spacious layout filled with natural light, original millwork, crown molding, chair rail, and refinished top-nail Oak hardwood floors throughout. The sun-drenched year-round heated sunroom/enclosed front porch adds valuable living space—ideal as a home office, kids' playroom, or space for pets. The open-concept main level features a fully updated cook’s kitchen with White Shaker cabinetry, Black stone countertops, a dramatic Black Arabesque tile backsplash, and classic White and Black subway tile accents. Stainless steel appliances include a GE and Frigidaire refrigerator, microwave, gas range/convection oven, and dishwasher. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the dining and living rooms, perfect for daily living or entertaining. The large rear deck—just freshly stained—is accessed directly from the kitchen and overlooks a low-maintenance, landscaped, fenced, and gated backyard—an ideal space for kids, pets, gardening, or your next BBQ. A rare second rear staircase leads from the kitchen to the second floor. Upstairs, the expansive primary bedroom suite features a walk-in closet plus dressing/sitting/desk area, and an en suite full bath with a walk-in shower. The second full bath offers a tub/shower combo and a linen closet. Two additional bedrooms feature ample light and storage, with original hardwoods under carpet in both. The large walkout basement has high ceilings, a half bath, and laundry area with direct access to the side and rear yards, garage, and driveway. This flexible space is perfect for a Peloton or fitness area, workshop, studio, playroom, or extra storage. Extensive updates include: kitchen, baths, deck, fence, insulation, chimney repointing, roof, Andersen Low-E windows, 200 amp electric & 220 line (knob & tube removed), main sewer line, garage door, recessed and light fixtures, high-efficiency Goodman gas furnace and central air systems, Bradford White hot water heater, just professionally painted interior and exterior and more. Additional features: brick fireplace, hall Cedar closet, ample closets throughout, and lots of windows for natural light. Rear yard and deck are fully enclosed and perfect for entertaining. If you’re seeking an updated home with period details, modern amenities, and room to spread out both inside and out—this home has it all. Enjoy an incredible location just a couple of blocks from the “Sedgwick” SEPTA Station (Chestnut Hill East Line) with easy access to Center City, Suburban Station, 30th St. Station, universities, hospitals, and the airport. Only blocks to Lovett Library, Pleasant Playground, playing fields, basketball courts, and a dog park. Walk to Germantown Avenue’s cafes, brew pubs, boutiques, and ice cream shops. Close to top schools including Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Germantown Friends, Waldorf, Norwood-Fontbonne, Crefeld, Penn Charter, and Germantown Academy. Outdoor lovers will enjoy proximity to Carpenter’s Woods, Cresheim Trail, Fairmount Park, and the Wissahickon Valley trails. Easy access to Lincoln & Kelly Drives, Routes 1, 76, 476, 309, 276, 95, and nearby communities like Chestnut Hill, East Falls, Bala Cynwyd, the Main Line, and suburbs across PA, NJ, DE, and beyond—including quick access to beaches and the Poconos. Mt. Airy is known for its tree-lined streets, historic stone homes, mature parkland, and a strong sense of community. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, the estimated 2025 property taxes would be $5,763. Public Open House Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 3 pm.

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