***PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!*** Welcome to Roxborough and step into this move-in ready two-story brick end of the row home with an open first-floor layout, featuring modern laminate vinyl plank floors. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are designed to let in ample natural light, creating a bright and airy space from its side windows.Experience the Comfort and Convenience of this wonderful home. Located at the intersection with Jannette Street, the home offers a sense of openness in a tight-knit neighborhood. The kitchen has been updated with plenty of storage, along with several newer appliances, a garbage disposal, a built-in microwave over the stove, and a dishwasher. Just off the kitchen there is a 1st floor half bathroom.The Spacious Living Areas provide ample room to grow. The first floor provides a welcoming sun parlor along with a spacious living & dining rooms. The second floor includes a full updated bathroom and three bedrooms with built-in closets. The basement offers additional space for clean & dry storage or can be converted into a bonus living area, complete with laundry facilities and a newer hot water heater. Possibilities to transform this home’s blank canvas are endless for the new owner.Significant upgrades have been recently made in the home. Rewiring the entire electrical system throughout the home, adding new ceiling fans, updated lighting in the basement, new front doors, installation of fencing surrounding the property, roof recoating in 2025 and a fresh coat of paint throughout are some of the many updates completed to the home. The basement, with matching laundry appliances, is ready for storage or a workspace which includes another half bathroom in the laundry area.Why this home is in your Prime Location. This home is within the Cook-Wissahickon School catchment (Grades K thru 8) and is centrally located, with easy access to local amenities, public transportation (9, 27 & 32 bus routes along with nearby regional rail service too), and local access to the Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park system. The detached 1-car garage and well-maintained yard add to the appeal, making this home a must-see.Schedule your visit soon, as this gem is sure to attract attention quickly.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Listed By: Michael "Mike" Dixon, Coldwell Banker Realty
$257,000 (USD)
Philadelphia Area Townhome
Active
3952 Melon Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
2 Bed
2 Baths
1170 sqft
MLS# PAPH2595516
Welcome to Mantua in West Philadelphia—urban living with a neighborhood feel.Located on a tree lined block, this move in ready interior brick rowhome has been thoughtfully maintained and offers an open, updated layout with pride of ownership throughout.The bright first floor features newer hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a seamless flow between the living and dining areas. A convenient half bath sits just off the dining room. The modern eat in kitchen includes contemporary cabinetry, stone countertops, tile flooring, and access to a rear deck—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen also provides easy access to a clean, dry basement offering excellent storage or workspace potential.The second floor includes two carpeted bedrooms with built in closets and a spacious full bathroom with laundry. The basement has been upgraded with a French drain system leading to a new sump pit and houses the forced air system and water heater. Additional updates over the years include updated windows, newer hot water heater, and a newer roof.Ideally situated near public transportation (31, 40, 41, and 43 bus routes, T1 trolley, and 30th Street Station), the home is minutes from the Lancaster Avenue corridor, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and within one mile of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. With its solid condition, functional layout, and desirable location, this property offers both comfortable owner occupancy and long term investment potential.Schedule your showing today.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Listed By: Michael "Mike" Dixon, Coldwell Banker Realty