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$725,000
1 Day On Site

543 SOMERTON AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2,472
SqFt
$293
/SqFt
1890
Built
Subdivision:
SOMERTON
County:
PHILADELPHIA
Listing courtesy of Realty Mark Cityscape-Huntingdon Valley
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Timeless elegance meets historic charm at 543 Somerton Avenue. This striking 1890 Victorian masterpiece offers a rare blend of classic character and modern opportunity in the heart of Somerton; nestled on an expansive, park-like 0.39-acre lot, this five bed, 2 bath home greets you with iconic architectural silhouettes, soaring ceilings and neo-classical details. This generous 2472 sq.ft. home boasts a fully renovated kitchen for the chef at heart, main floor laundry with full bath, 2nd floor master bath with heated floor and custom 5ft shower and so much more. This property also features a full length driveway with room for 5+ cars and an Amish Shed. Enjoy your coffee in the breakfast nook while you gaze at the sunrise through the elegant gothic-revival window and take in the sites. You will be sure to see Cardinals, Bluejays, Squirrels and Bunnies. This English style garden is packed with130 years of planting and cultivating with love. So bring your green thumb and watch the beauty of the four seasons. Great dirt for a vegetable garden as well. And then take a moment to sit on the porch with a glass of wine and enjoy the stunning sunset. Enjoy this country setting while being just minutes away from local schools, shopping and regional rail lines for a seamless commute into Center City. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of Philadelphia architectural heritage. Schedule your tour today !

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Price 
$725,000
Days On Site 
1 Day
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,472 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.39 Acres
Year Built 
1890
MLS Number 
PAPH2678876
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$6,139
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Estimated
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
22 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS
yesterdayListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.39
Cross Street 
Bustleton
Foundation 
Stone
Levels 
Three Or More
Parking 
AsphaltPrivateDriveway
Parking Spaces 
5
Pets 
Yes
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
2472
SqFt Total 
3187
Style 
Victorian
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
RSD3
Interior Features
Appliances 
CooktopGas Water HeaterDishwasherWater HeaterWasherRefrigerator
Basement 
Walk-Out AccessUnfinished
Cooling 
Window Unit(s)
Flooring 
Hardwood
Furnished 
Unfurnished
Heating 
Natural GasRadiant
Laundry Features 
Main Level
Window Features 
Wood Frames
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Exterior Features
Exterior 
LightingRain Gutters
Fencing 
WoodPrivacy
Lot Features 
Front YardBack Yard
Other Structures 
Barn(s)Storage
Patio And Porch 
Porch
Pool Features 
None
Roof 
Shingle
Windows/Doors 
Wood Frames
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Grip-Accessible Features
MLS Area 
19116 (19116)
School District 
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Roads 
Paved
Schools
School District
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Elementary School
WATSON COMLY SCHOOL
Middle School
C.C.A. BALDI
High School
WASHINGTON GEORGE
Listing courtesy of Realty Mark Cityscape-Huntingdon Valley



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