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.
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
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#: PAPH2486350

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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