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MLS: #PAPH2614664, Listed By: Alex Aberle, Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill, Source:Bright MLS

3521 Ainslie Street

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 0

Bath

SqFt2,160

Sqft

Acres0.11

Acre(Lot)

1876 called, and it wants you to come home. Set on one of East Falls’ earliest residential streets, this home traces its origins to the neighborhood’s 19th-century transformation into a thriving textile district, when the nearby mills helped shape both the architecture and character of the community. At 2,162 square feet spread across three floors, this is a duplex (with rental license!) that reads more like a grand single-family home, full of original character, remarkable bones, and genuine flexibility that's increasingly hard to find at any price point. The heavy lifting has been done. What's left is cosmetic, and the canvas is extraordinary. Step inside through the traditional Philadelphia vestibule into the main entry hall, and the house announces itself immediately. Mixed-width orig inal hardwood floors run throughout (refinished on the first floor), ceiling heights range from 9 to 12 feet, and original details are everywhere: slate fireplace mantels, partial original plaster crown molding, original woodwork, and the majority of the original doors still in place. Pocket shutters, fully restored by the present owner, grace the parlor and several other rooms. Speaking of the parlor: a magnificent gilded pier mirror conveys with the sale. It belongs in this house. The first floor flows the way a Victorian home should, vestibule to hall, hall to dining room, dining room to kitchen, kitchen to back patio, patio to the garden. And what a garden. The second lot (this is a double lot) has been professionally designed, and is anchored by a massive oak tree that offers shade that money can't buy. Neighbors have successfully created parking by relocating the retaining wall. It's not a small project, but there’s a clear precedent. The second floor has three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a second kitchen. The third floor functions as a self-contained studio with its own full bathroom, kitchen, and a generous open room. Though currently configured as three separate living units, the property has a rental license for two units. The options are genuinely exciting: live in one unit and rent the other to offset the mortgage, then absorb more space as your needs grow. Or reconfigure the whole thing as a spectacular single-family home. The full basement with surprisingly high ceilings adds even more room to grow. East Falls is a tree-lined, river-adjacent neighborhood with a strong community identity and serious urban convenience. The Regional Rail station is a three-minute walk, putting Center City within easy reach. For dining and nightlife, In Riva, Fiorino, LeBus, Wissahickon Brewing, and Billy Murphy's are all nearby, with Vault + Vine and Thunder Mug handling the coffee. The Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Valley Park are practically out the front door. Houses like this, with this much original integrity, this much flexibility, and this much upside, don't come along often. 3521-23 Ainslie is ready for its next chapter.

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Property Type : Residential Income

Price : $610,000

AD Id : 77873296

MLS Id : PAPH2614664

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.11 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,160

Year Built : 1876

County : PHILADELPHIA

Subdivision: East Falls

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 8 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Other
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Wood, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, Bar, High Ceilings, Crown Molding Appliances: Range, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Microwave Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas, Hot Water Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Ductless, Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1876 Building Area Total: 2920 Construction Materials: Stone Pool Features: None Private Pool: No View: City
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Lighting

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00 Lot Size Acres: 0.11 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 5000

    Property Information

    Subdivision: EAST FALLS Source Property Type: Residential Income Postal Code Plus 4: 1629 Property SubType: Duplex Property Age: 150

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $610000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 382127200 Tax Lot: 82 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $6724

  • Parking Information

    On Street
    Homeowners Association Information
    Association Amenities: Playground Community Features: Sidewalks

  • Location Information

    Direction: please use gps WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/21/2026 @ 22:30

MLS: PAPH2614664 LISTED BY: Alex Aberle, Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill 215-247-3600 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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