738 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Built in an age when horses galloped on cobblestones, this charming, well maintained 15 x 74' deep home is nestled between 700K/up popular art museum town homes and the wall of the historic Eastern State Penitentiary which in this 21st century can be utilized for lots of great parking. Enter through the new mahogany front door into sunny eclectic spaces that flow from one room to the next, open design living/dining area and refinished honey colored, hardwood floors throughout. Step into Kitchen with stainless appliances, handsome oak cabinetry, ceramic tiled floor overlooking extensive lush garden with pergola and plenty of room for gardening and entertaining. Head upstairs to second floor which features 3 bedrooms. Primary bedroom with new Anderson windows shows a view filled with pink flowers from branches of outside blossom tree, a second room that might be office and third bedroom, both have a view of the garden. Bathroom has a skylight, victorian patterned floor tile, vessel basin sink and aqua swing glass shower door. Generous storage in basement along with washer/dryer. Playground half a block away now doubling as outdoor seating area for locals and food truck visits from Pitruco Pizza, Taco's and Burgers several nights a week and don't forget the farmers market on Thursdays, plus Whole Foods and Green Street dog park nearby. Just a short walk into Center City with easy access to public transportation and convenient to Temple, Drexel and Penn Universities. Enjoy local restaurants or bike, run or walk along Kelly drive and the Schuylkill river towpath. Homestead allowance can reduce real estate taxes over $1000.

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