Victorian details galore will greet you at this almost-3000 s.f. semi-detached home in the Spruce Hill section of West Philly’s University City – plus, it’s in the catchment area for the high-performing Penn Alexander K-8 public school.* The home’s well-maintained exterior includes original columns and railings on the open porch, fish scale shingles on the side bays, and a 4-color paint scheme – there’s no ugly modern plastic siding anywhere. The c.1902 interior décor includes a living room mantle and a bay with a window seat and leaded glass; interior shutters on the dining room bay, unpainted woodwork, oak flooring and a handsome staircase to upper levels. The custom kitchen is open to the really big dining room, making a great entertaining space. A half bath and rear storage room complete the 1st floor, and outside, there’s a front garden and a fenced private rear yard edged with garden beds. Upstairs, the 2nd floor front room could be a glamorous large bedroom but it works best as it was originally designed: as a family room, featuring double doors with leaded glass, a bay of windows to bring in the sunshine, and a decorative fireplace. Two other bedrooms on this floor are interconnected; the main bedroom includes a deep and glorious 3-door armoire, and the bath is a mixture of old and new. The 3rd floor has three more bedrooms, another bath and an in-law kitchen which a future owner may want to turn into a laundry room if they aren’t sharing the house with relatives. (Third floor roommates' lease ends 6/30/2025 and a termination notice has been signed by all parties.) The 45th St. location between Osage & Larchwood Avenues is just 1.5 blocks from Baltimore Avenue, West Philly’s main street where you’ll find an eclectic mix of small restaurants, bars & shops, plus two large parks. Also on Baltimore, you can catch the #34 trolley (recently renamed T-2) for a 15-minute ride to the heart of center city Philadelphia, with stops at UPenn, Drexel U and the 30th St. Station transportation hub along the way. *Catchment area location doesn’t guarantee admission.
Sold for $875,000 on 07/03/25
$875,000
429 S 45th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
5beds
2,958sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
2,200 Square Feet Lot
$875,300 Zestimate®
$296/sqft
$3,814 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 04, 2025 at 04:08am
Listed by:
Melani Lamond 215-356-7266,
Compass RE,
Listing Team: City Block Team
Bought with:
Brittany Skinner, RS338742
Keller Williams Main Line
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2466584

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
Mud room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Mud Room
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen Island, Kitchenette
- Windows: Stain/Lead Glass
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,958
- Total interior livable area: 2,958 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,958
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,200 sqft
- Dimensions: 22.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 272145400
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: University City
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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