Rocky Balboa buys a home at the end of Rocky II using his hard earned winnings. This brick front home located on the famous street where Rocky bought his first house, is located in desirable Girard Estates. It has been lovingly cared for by the same owner for the last 22 years. The open 1st floor features a vestibule entry, a spacious family room with a bay window for extra light, a separate dining area and a kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, some stainless steel appliances and an island for extra prep space. The 2nd floor has 3 spacious bedrooms with lots of closets and an expanded spa-like bathroom with a walk-in, glass enclosed shower with bench and custom tile work. The finished basement has a 2nd full bathroom, numerous closets for extra storage and an immaculate tiled laundry room with a washer, dryer and laundry tub. The large back patio has all new concrete and is perfect for outdoor entertaining. There's more: original oak hardwood floors with walnut inlay on the 1st floor and parquet floors on the 2nd floor, new roof in 2020, vinyl replacement windows, brand new sewer pipe in 2023 and vintage marble window sills. Great location! Right around the corner from Stephen Girard Park. This house is just a short distance to the East Passyunk corridor, Center City, Girard Library, the sports stadiums, 76, 95 and the Walt Whitman Bridge. Walk score of 93! This is an opportunity to own a piece of Philadelphia history.
Property Type :
Residential
Subdivision :
Girard Estates
County :
PHILADELPHIA
Style :
Residential
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ByOwner last updated this listing 05/14/2024 @ 18:49
MLS: PAPH2317720
LISTED BY: Keith P Adams , Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
SOURCE: BRIGHT MLS
Buyer Agency Compensation: 3%
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