Beautiful home for sale in the very desirable Wissahickon section of Philadelphia. This Victorian home offers a great mix of modern updates and original details. Original hardwood floors run throughout the spacious first floor, which features a family room separated by pocket doors, a living room, dining room, powder room, and an updated kitchen. The kitchen includes granite and butcher block countertops, and vaulted ceilings with skylights. A sliding door leads you out to a deck and overlooks a large private backyard. On the second floor, you'll find the owners' suite with a walk-in closet, a large full bathroom, and a laundry area with a front-loading washer/dryer. The second bedroom features built-in shelving and a charming original wood mantle. The second-floor full bathroom includes an original claw foot tub. The third floor offers two more extremely spacious bedrooms. The home is located less than one block away from the Vicaris trail head which opens into Fairmount park, and only minutes away from the Valley Forge Bike Path. If you're in the mood for fantastic shopping or dining, it is a minute's drive to Manayunk and the Wissahickon train station is two blocks away with easy access to Center City.
Sold for $480,000 on 12/28/22
$480,000
242 Sumac St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
4beds
2,050sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
2,206 Square Feet Lot
$520,100 Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$2,965 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 02, 2023 at 07:53am
Listed by:
Michael Garden 215-500-2981,
Compass RE,
Listing Team: The Garden Group, Co-Listing Agent: Martin A Tyler 215-625-3650,
Compass RE
Bought with:
Loretta Witt, AB060272L
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Caroline Masters, RS320698
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2167396

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven/Range - Gas, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s), 9'+ Ceilings
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,050
- Total interior livable area: 2,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,050
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,206 sqft
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 135.00
- Features: Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 213021900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Wissahickon
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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