About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse at 1839 S WATTS Street in Philadelphia, PA is listed for $389,900 ($308 per sqft). Built in 1925, the home offers 1,267 sqft of living space on a 0.01 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1925
  • 0.01 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
1925

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Steps from it all, but located on a quiet, no through traffic block, this impeccably maintained and updated home has warmth and character, combined with modern comforts. From the moment you approach the home, you can feel the charm radiate from its classic brick facade.

Enter into the tile vestibule with custom-painted wall art. Step into the living room to find a sun-splashed living and dining area, with high ceilings with crown molding and designer-selected paint and accents throughout to complement each space. Find a powder room on this level, with a clair de lune blue ceramic sink, the first of two bathrooms.

Renovated kitchen features a farmhouse sink with window overlooking a backyard with full sun for growing lush plants, a full suite of stainless steel appliances including a 5 burner gas range and a dishwasher, located in the space adding peninsula island, which also features a butcher block breakfast bar, adding additional seating for everyday convenience.

Step outside to find your private backyard oasis - perfect for gardening, grilling and dining al fresco in the warmer months. Downstairs, find a finished basement with separate laundry area as well as a separate office space, also perfect for crafting or storage.

This lower level offers a great space for additional living room/den or a guest area. Take the stairs to the second level to find the two well-proportioned bedrooms, each filled with natural light. The primary bedroom, which easily accommodates a large furniture set, features two closets and elegant crown molding.

For additional storage, there is a large cedar closet off the hall to serve the second bedroom. The hall bathroom features a space saving barn door, and has an impressive custom built reclaimed wood vanity with dual sinks, tile shower and bathtub combination, and a large window.

Central air completes this fantastic residence. Steps from Passyunk Ave, and less than 2 blocks walk to the nearest stop of the Broad Street Subway line, this house is perfect for enjoying all of the fantastic restaurants Passyunk Square and South Philadelphia have to offer, while also being a quick commute downtown to Center City, or to the stadiums to catch a game.

Watts Street, located between Mifflin and Moore Streets, is not a through street, so there is never any traffic on this quiet, well maintained block, where residents find parking easily. In the acclaimed Fanny Jackson Coppin elementary school district, rated in the top 3 in Philadelphia. Truly a must see home!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,085/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$282
Interest$1,690
Insurance$114

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1839 S WATTS Street

Philadelphia, PA 19148

EAST PASSYUNK CROSSING

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Kitchen - Eat-In

Property Details

Construction

Masonry

Parking

On Street

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Stainless Steel AppliancesDishwasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse at 1839 S WATTS Street is listed at $389,900 ($308/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,086 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1925, 0.01 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In.

This property is listed by Lauren Pilla and can be reached at 2156096529.

LP

Lauren Pilla

Agent at Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

(215) 609-6529

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC · View on Broker Site

MLS# PAPH2644334· Source: listhub· 8 days on market

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1839 S WATTS Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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