Philadelphia, PA 19144,5835 WISSAHICKON AVE

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$ 399,900

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5 Beds

2 Baths

2,404 SqFt

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$ 399,900

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

5 Beds

2 Baths

2,404 SqFt

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Sat Nov 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sun Nov 03, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,404 sqft

Price per Sqft $166

Subdivision Germantown

MLS Listing ID PAPH2415688

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,404

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1900

Annual Tax Amount $4,032

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 3,000 Sqft

Acres 0.07

Lot Dimensions 20.00 x 150.00

Property Description

Within the southern reaches of Northwest Philadelphia adjacent to Wissahickon Park, tree-lined Lincoln Drive snakes its way through dense parkland dotted with grand homes, estates, and trailheads. Beautiful historic architecture at every turn, one home prettier than the next, you can’t help but fall for the storied Germantown neighborhood. Behold 5835 Wissahickon Avenue, one of five delightful homes situated between Lincoln Drive and Lehman Lane in front architect, Joseph Miller Huston’s grand Oaks Cloister. Sitting high off the street behind a stone wall, it offers glorious views across Wissahickon Valley Park which boasts 57 miles of trails among 18 acres of lush parkland.

This circa 1900 home has great bones, preserved architectural details, and a comfortable layout. Patinaed original hardwood floors with delicate walnut trim, arched doorways, and thick molding and trim work harken to a simpler time and evoke feelings of nostalgia. The sun-drenched living room brings classic simplicity and design-sensitive renovations with plenty of bohemian rustic charm. The dining room is spacious and perfect for hosting a large dinner party and opens to the delightful kitchen featuring butcher block countertops, open shelving, and loads of vintage charm and farmhouse aesthetic. A convenient powder room rounds out the floor.

On the second and third floors, find five spacious and sunny bedrooms with hardwood floors and a renovated full bath boasting classic white subway tile, a pedestal sink, a laundry closet, and retro-inspired black and white tile floor. The basement is unfinished and offers dry storage.

The crowning jewel is the wonderfully lush backyard with gated alley access. The spectacular grounds feature a canopy of mature trees, serene gardens, and plenty of room to host a large housewarming party.

5835 Wissahickon Avenue is centrally located to several outstanding schools including Germantown Friends, Waldorf and Penn Charter. Enjoy a stroll through the park directly across the street, coffee at Ultimo or Papertrail Bike Café located within historic Rittenhouse Town, and find healthful and local grocery shopping at nearby Weaver’s Way Co-Op and A&N Produce. On cobblestoned Germantown Avenue, Germantown’s bustling commercial corridor, find Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books, Young American Hard Cider Tasting Room, and The Frosted Fox Cake Shop. Nearby, the revitalized Wayne Junction, which dates back to the 1880s and is a National Historic District, houses Attic Brewing, Merzbacher’s Bakery and Deke’s Barbeque. Just minutes to both the Chelten train station, a commute to Center City is a breeze.

In a neighborhood rife with historic architecture, this lovely home ticks all the boxes. A truly exceptional property with charm and thoughtful renovations in a soul-filled home.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19144 (19144)

Zoning RSA3

Rooms

Other Rooms Primary Bedroom

Basement Full

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Hot Water

Cooling None

Fireplace N

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Upper Floor

Exterior

Fence Other

Waterfront N

Water Access N

View Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods, Scenic Vista

Roof Type Flat,Pitched

Accessibility None

Parking Type None

Garage N

Building

Lot Description Level

Story 3

Foundation Block

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Philadelphia City

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 593209900

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Special Listing Condition Standard

Listed by Kristin McFeely • Compass RE

+1(302) 420-4616

brian@forakersales.com

135 E State St, United States

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