3447 MIDVALE AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129

Here’s your chance to own a home on one of the most unique blocks in Philadelphia. One of East Falls’ earliest & most architecturally significant homes has just hit the market. Built in 1928, this rare stone Tudor Revival showcases distinctive period details & design, with a slate roof, oversized leaded & stained glass windows, & dramatic 14-foot soaring vaulted ceilings with the original chandelier & exposed wood beams. Additional highlights include original millwork, a sweeping staircase, interior balcony, & a wood-burning fireplace in the living room large enough to accommodate a baby grand piano. With stunning curb appeal, a walkout roof deck, front & rear yards, patio, finished basement, & off-street parking for 2 cars, this home has only been for sale a few times since it was built. Located in the Tudor East Falls Historic District, where homes were built between 1925 & 1931 by developer Michael J. McCrudden, & added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places in 2009. This move-in-ready home offers lots of character, timeless architecture, thoughtful updates, exceptional indoor & outdoor living, & outstanding walkability. The home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 fireplace, a 1 car garage, & 1 car driveway. The walkout finished basement includes LED recessed lighting, custom bench seating, a full bath, & storage with laundry & utility sink, along with both interior & exterior access—ideal for a 4th bedroom, family room, kids/pets playroom, home office, workshop, or in-law/au pair suite. The primary bedroom suite features a walkout roof deck & an en-suite full bath with separate tub & shower. Outdoor spaces include front gardens with native flowers, plants, & trees, as well as a rear paver patio, fieldstone walls, & bluestone front steps & walkway. The spacious, open living room with a working fireplace offers flexibility for use as a living & dining area or living & den combination. The cooks' kitchen is open to the breakfast/dining area ideal for everyday living & entertaining. Features include warm gray cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, stone countertops, matte black hardware & light fixtures, LED recessed & under-cabinet lighting, & a ceramic tile floor. Stainless steel appliances include a 5-burner gas range with a convection oven, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, & pantry. The kitchen provides direct access to the rear yard, patio, garage, & driveway, as well as the finished lower level. The front & rear yards & roof deck offer excellent space for kids, pets, relaxing, gardening, entertaining, & your next BBQ. Extensive updates include the kitchen, all 3 full bathrooms, finished basement, HVAC with zoned gas heat, central air, & mini-split systems, AO Smith gas hot water heater, Laars gas boiler, Carrier & Mitsubishi AC, 200-amp electric (no knob & tube), roofs, roof deck, windows, appliances, refinished original hardwood floors, just professionally painted interior & exterior, insulated garage door, electric in garage, landscaping, hardscaping & restoration of original front, rear, & interior wood doors, brass & crystal doorknobs, millwork, & vintage light fixtures. The location is unmatched. Half a block to Falls Library, Vault + Vine, & Mifflin School. The "East Falls" SEPTA Train station to Center City is 1 block away. McMichael Park is 2 blocks away, & Penn Charter is 3 blocks away. Easy access to In Riva, Ultimo Coffee, Wissahickon Brewing, Taqueria Cresta, Fiorino, Weavers Way, Jefferson U, restaurants, brewpubs, Schuylkill River Trail, Kelly & Lincoln Drive, Wissahickon Valley Park, GFS, & Germantown Cricket Club. A 10-minute drive or 15-minute bike ride to Center City, restaurants, hospitals, colleges, museums, 30th St. Station & Philly Airport. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, the estimated 2026 property taxes would be $5,252. Showings begin at the Grand Opening Public Open House this Saturday, March 28, from 12 to 2 pm. Don't sleep on this home.

Listing courtesy of Compass Pennsylvania, LLC



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