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512 Gerhard St,PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Description
Welcome to a charming and thoughtfully reimagined 2-bedroom twin in the heart of Roxborough, where classic Philadelphia character meets the comforts of modern living. Tucked along a quiet, one-way block with mature trees and landscaping, this home offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from the growing Ridge Avenue corridor and the restaurants, shops, and everything you love about Main Street Manayunk. A sweet front porch and classic Tofani front door set the tone. Inside, warm hardwood floors and abundant natural light flow throughout the home. The spacious front living room features a special reading nook with built-in bookshelvesa cozy little corner made for curling up with a good book, surrounded by plants and sunlight. The adjoining dining room leads to a beautifully updated kitchen with corian countertops, a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and a new five-burner stove. Just beyond the kitchen is the jewel of the home: a newly constructed, finished sunroom wrapped in eight windows and crowned with a wainscoted ceiling. Bright and serene, it makes an inspiring home office, creative space, or simply a place to pause and enjoy the view. It opens to a lovingly landscaped backyard oasis, complete with a full shed, gated alley access, and a gorgeous sweet bay magnolia tree. Downstairs, the finished basement adds even more flexibility, with dedicated laundry and storage, a recently added half bath, and versatile space ready for a home gym, rec room, or additional living area. Upstairs, two exceptionally spacious and sunny bedrooms offer plenty of room to breathe. The primary bedroom features generous storage and Jack-and-Jill access to a timeless bathroom with classic tile, wainscoting, built-in shelving, and modern fixtures. The front bedroom is equally generous, with windows on three walls filling the room with light. Thoughtfully converted from three bedrooms to two, the home now offers a more spacious and intuitive layout designed around how people actually live. As a semi-detached twin, it enjoys the light and openness that can be hard to find in the classic Philadelphia rowhome. Efficient radiant heat, a newer boiler, and a mini-split system provide comfortable, efficient climate control year-round. Warm, bright, private, and wonderfully livable, this is a home with the kind of spaces that invite you to settle in and stay awhile.
Details
| MLS # | PAPH2659440 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | Condominium |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Coming Soon-bright |
| Year | 1940 |
| Days On Site | 7 |
| Listing Provided By | Compass Pennsylvania, LLC | Ryan McLaughlin |
Features
| Bed(s) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,260 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | RM1 |
| Acreage | 0.03 |
Interior
| Cooling | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Hot Water |
| Interior Features | Kitchen - Eat-In, Wainscotting |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting |
|---|---|
| Roof | Flat |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Foundation Details | Brick/Mortar |
| Lot Features | Rear Yard |
Parking
| Garage Yes / No | No |
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Utilities
| Utilities | Natural Gas Available |
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Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 1998 |
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Area Information
| State | PA |
|---|---|
| County | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| Zip Code | 19128 |
| Area | 19128 (19128) |
| Community Name | ROXBOROUGH |
| School District | THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELP |
| Listing VS Median (in ROXBOROUGH) | |
Price: $309,000 low | high Med: $2,750 sqft: 1,260 low | high Med: 1,500 $ / sqft: $245 low | high Med: $2 On site: 7 low | high Med: 84 | |
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| State | PA |
|---|---|
| County | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| Zip Code | 19128 |
| Area | 19128 (19128) |
| Community Name | ROXBOROUGH |
| School District | THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELP |
| Listing VS Median (in ROXBOROUGH) | |
Price: $309,000 low | high Med: $2,750 sqft: 1,260 low | high Med: 1,500 $ / sqft: $245 low | high Med: $2 On site: 7 low | high Med: 84 | |
