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Sold for $324,750 on 07/31/25
  • $324,750

    527 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

    4beds
    1,608sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1925
    1,552 Square Feet Lot
    $324,800 Zestimate®
    $202/sqft
    $1,862 Estimated rent

    What's special

    There’s classic West Philly charm, then there’s extra-special West Philly charm–and that’s what one lucky buyer will get here. On top of the leaded glass and almost all the original unpainted doors in place, there are design-forward custom upgrades inside and out. The University City Historical Society’s award-winning restored porchfront facade sits behind a garden with mature landscaping that provides year-round color and spring-to-fall blooms. The original millwork in incredible condition starts at the vestibule entry, where there’s a glass-paneled entry door and leaded glass interior door, wainscoting and original tile floor. The living room features a leaded glass window, original oak parquet flooring with walnut inlay, a turned staircase with curved banister, and an exquisite decorative fireplace and mantel. An extra-wide doorway is the airy segue to the large dining room, which has an oversized window, sweet under-stair closet and swinging door with leaded glass to the eat-in kitchen. While all the right things were left untouched in the main living space, all the right things have been updated here: recessed lighting, white flat-front cabinets and appliances set against beautiful handmade porcelain tile backsplash, and quartz countertops. The great layout with original pine floors includes a salvaged wood coffee station, a clever hidden pantry cabinet, and a U-shaped work area with salvaged wood breakfast bar that overlooks the dining area with a pair of windows and vintage pendant. Tucked in the rear is a super-stylish powder room with oversize black hex tile floor, sleek black wall-hung radiator with exposed copper piping, custom wood vanity with concrete top, casement window, and a custom triangular window in a corner. This window makes just as much of a design statement from the rear deck–which overlooks the good-sized yard with privacy fence–where it is set into a diagonal wood slatted wall. The second floor offers the same pristine original charm, including oak floors with walnut inlay, met with just-right updates where it matters–the hall bath has white hex tile floors and subway tile surround and a new linen closet. Either the front or back bedroom could be the primary. The front is an enormous space with a five-window bay, while the rear has original mirrored closets flanking a window overlooking the yard and connects to a middle bedroom that is currently used as a sun-filled dressing room. The other sunny middle bedroom is large enough for a full bed. This lovely, garden-lined Cobbs Creek block is convenient to Christy Rec Center, which has a pool and is currently undergoing major renovations and upgrades, Cobbs Creek Park for more greenspace, and Baltimore Ave shopping, dining and the trolley into Center City.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 09:02am

    Listed by:

    Jennifer Golden 215-817-0143,

    Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square,

    Listing Team: Holly Mack-Ward & Co.

    Bought with:

    Algernong Allen, 1540316

    KW Empower

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2486350MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Radiator, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,608
    • Total interior livable area: 1,608 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,608
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 1,552 sqft
    • Dimensions: 16.00 x 97.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 463187400
    • Zoning: RSA5
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Other
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1925

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Subdivision: Cobbs Creek
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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