$529,900 Classic Philadelphia charm, beautiful architectural details, and a one-car garage await at 4517 Larchwood Avenue. Situated in University City’s Spruce Hill neighborhood within the Penn Alexander School catchment, this four-bedroom, one-bath home offers approximately 1,696 square feet of above-grade living space and the opportunity to blend its enduring character with your own style. The enclosed front porch welcomes you with abundant windows and decorative glass. A glass-paneled doorway frames a view through the main living spaces, where a handsome wooden staircase, substantial moldings, and a brick fireplace surround create a warm, inviting setting. The spacious living room flows into a separate dining room, followed by a bright rear room with beautiful parquet flooring, ideal for a breakfast area, reading room, or additional gathering space. Multiple windows fill the kitchen with natural light. Upstairs, four bedrooms offer flexibility for sleeping, guests, or a home office. The full bathroom features a skylight, separate bathtub, and shower. A rear deck shared with the neighboring property provides outdoor space, while the basement offers laundry, storage, and workspace. The basement gym equipment is included in the sale, and the rear-entry garage provides convenient off-street parking. With distinctive details, flexible living spaces, and a University City location, this home is ready for its next chapter. 4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths Classic Philadelphia charm, beautiful architectural details, and a one-car garage await at 4517 Larchwood Avenue. Situated in University City’s Spruce Hill neighborhood within the Penn Alexander School catchment, this four-bedroom, one-bath home offers approximately 1,696 square feet of above-grade living space and the opportunity to blend its enduring character with your own style. The enclosed front porch welcomes you with abundant windows and decorative glass. A glass-paneled doorway frames a view through the main living spaces, where a handsome wooden staircase, substantial moldings, and a brick fireplace surround create a warm, inviting setting. The spacious living room flows into a separate dining room, followed by a bright rear room with beautiful parquet flooring, ideal for a breakfast area, reading room, or additional gathering space. Multiple windows fill the kitchen with natural light. Upstairs, four bedrooms offer flexibility for sleeping, guests, or a home office. The full bathroom features a skylight, separate bathtub, and shower. A rear deck shared with the neighboring property provides outdoor space, while the basement offers laundry, storage, and workspace. The basement gym equipment is included in the sale, and the rear-entry garage provides convenient off-street parking. With distinctive details, flexible living spaces, and a University City location, this home is ready for its next chapter. 4517 Larchwood Ave, Philadelphia Listing courtesy of Honest Real Estate. Contact: (215) 904-6001
$750,000 Exceptional opportunity to own a spacious, beautifully maintained home in the highly sought-after Penn Alexander School Catchment. Offering a rare combination of classic character and modern updates, this impressive residence features multi-zone HVAC for year-round comfort, an updated main kitchen, and a secondary newer kitchen—ideal for multigenerational living or entertaining. Designed for today’s lifestyle, the flexible layout easily adapts to your needs. The top floor features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a second kitchen, and an enclosed balcony. This entire level can serve as a dedicated home office and an elegant home library, seamlessly transforming this 8-bedroom home into a 6-bedroom retreat with a private workspace floor. In total, the house features three full bathrooms and a convenient first-floor powder room to ensure functionality for family and guests alike. Ideally located in the heart of University City, you are just minutes from the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, CHOP, Penn Medicine, local parks, dining, shopping, and public transportation. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a distinguished home in one of Philadelphia’s most desirable neighborhoods! 8 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths Exceptional opportunity to own a spacious, beautifully maintained home in the highly sought-after Penn Alexander School Catchment. Offering a rare combination of classic character and modern updates, this impressive residence features multi-zone HVAC for year-round comfort, an updated main kitchen, and a secondary newer kitchen—ideal for multigenerational living or entertaining. Designed for today’s lifestyle, the flexible layout easily adapts to your needs. The top floor features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a second kitchen, and an enclosed balcony. This entire level can serve as a dedicated home office and an elegant home library, seamlessly transforming this 8-bedroom home into a 6-bedroom retreat with a private workspace floor. In total, the house features three full bathrooms and a convenient first-floor powder room to ensure functionality for family and guests alike. Ideally located in the heart of University City, you are just minutes from the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, CHOP, Penn Medicine, local parks, dining, shopping, and public transportation. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a distinguished home in one of Philadelphia’s most desirable neighborhoods! 4518 Walnut St, Philadelphia Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Main Line. Contact: 6105200100
$515,000 5 unit walkup centrally located on 47th St between Kinsessing Ave and Woodland Ave, easy access to all forms of public transportation the property needs some tender loving care and all reasonable offers will be reviewed. The owner has the adjacent land parcel listed for sale and can accomodate new construction single family or multifamily development. 5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths 5 unit walkup centrally located on 47th St between Kinsessing Ave and Woodland Ave, easy access to all forms of public transportation the property needs some tender loving care and all reasonable offers will be reviewed. The owner has the adjacent land parcel listed for sale and can accomodate new construction single family or multifamily development. 1217 S 47th St, Philadelphia Listing courtesy of Corporate Realty Partners & Co. Inc. Contact: 2159227810
$775,000 Fully renovated twin in Spruce Hill section of University City. The property has been leased over the past couple of years and is ideal for either an investor or owner-occupant. Property features new gourmet kitchen, hardwood and tile flooring, finished basement, 5 bedrooms, and 4 full baths. 5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths Fully renovated twin in Spruce Hill section of University City. The property has been leased over the past couple of years and is ideal for either an investor or owner-occupant. Property features new gourmet kitchen, hardwood and tile flooring, finished basement, 5 bedrooms, and 4 full baths. 4312 Spruce St, Philadelphia Listing courtesy of Mallin Panchelli Nadel Realty Inc. Contact: 2154134900
$499,000 It appears I was lying. Truth be told, I didn't know. I didn't know until the inspection report(s) came in. I claimed there were three options. I was wrong. There is only one, and that's option 3, the gut rehab. What the inspections revealed is that this house is tore up from the floor up. And what fifty showings have revealed is that the average homebuyer is overwhelmed by the scope of work necessary to return this home to it's former glory. So I now turn to developers, and my pitch to you is your finished product will come to market priced between $900,000 and $1,000,000. The only thing you have to figure out is how much it'll cost to get there. Personally, I still think this is a great deal for an owner occupant; an owner occupant with a set of brass ones, big brass ones, and a close family friend who happens to own a construction company. Below, I have kept my original description, so you can see how a listing morphs over time... Smack dab in the middle of the catchment area, let me introduce you to 4314 Pine Street. You have options here; you can spend nothing and move in, you can drop $100K and do some improvements, or you can go whole hog and end up with million dollar total renovation. All three options make sense. It's up to you, your needs and desires, and your bank account. Please take the time to take a good look at the myriad possibilities this home offers. 4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths It appears I was lying. Truth be told, I didn't know. I didn't know until the inspection report(s) came in. I claimed there were three options. I was wrong. There is only one, and that's option 3, the gut rehab. What the inspections revealed is that this house is tore up from the floor up. And what fifty showings have revealed is that the average homebuyer is overwhelmed by the scope of work necessary to return this home to it's former glory. So I now turn to developers, and my pitch to you is your finished product will come to market priced between $900,000 and $1,000,000. The only thing you have to figure out is how much it'll cost to get there. Personally, I still think this is a great deal for an owner occupant; an owner occupant with a set of brass ones, big brass ones, and a close family friend who happens to own a construction company. Below, I have kept my original description, so you can see how a listing morphs over time... Smack dab in the middle of the catchment area, let me introduce you to 4314 Pine Street. You have options here; you can spend nothing and move in, you can drop $100K and do some improvements, or you can go whole hog and end up with million dollar total renovation. All three options make sense. It's up to you, your needs and desires, and your bank account. Please take the time to take a good look at the myriad possibilities this home offers. 4314 Pine St, Philadelphia Listing courtesy of Common Ground Realtors. Contact: (215) 222-2300