1227 S 53RD ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143

• 4 beds |
• 1 bath |
• 1,500 sqft

Property Description

This spacious twin exudes warmth and a homey vibe thanks to its hallmark West Philly charm, both inside and out. The newly repainted ornate trim and gorgeous front garden with mature landscaping including a dogwood tree fits right in on this Kingsessing block where pride of ownership is on full display. The enclosed porch with tongue-and-groove ceiling has windows that open on all sides. Inside through the gorgeous original front door are super high ceilings; original oak floors with walnut inlay, an abundance of large windows; and original trim and doors throughout. There are 10(!) windows on the first floor alone, starting in the large front living room with a double window to the front porch and a side bay. The kitchen and dining room, which have been opened up to make one cohesive space, have more large windows along with two closets with original glass-paned doors. The straightforwardly utilitarian kitchen has original pine floors, maple cabinets, butcher block countertops and a vintage farmhouse sink with integrated drainboard. A mudroom opens to a deck with full-width steps down to a beautiful yard with a perimeter garden with more mature landscaping, including a Japanese maple tree and azalea and lilac bushes. The four bedrooms up the stairs with original curved banister are just as sunny and charming as the first floor. Past a hall closet, the large front primary has a bay window with oversized center window and original door with a pane of privacy glass. The good-sized middle bedrooms are adjoining; each has a closet and ornate radiator, and one has a charming set of windows flanking a transom. The rear bedroom has a bay window and original armoire with beveled mirror doors and connects to the hall bath, which is vintage fabulous with a clawfoot tub and original penny tile floor and subway tile wall. Behind the scenes, Echo House Electric did a complete rewire, and the roof was replaced in 2019. This wide block is just a few blocks from the nine-acre park that houses the Kingsessing Library and Rec Center, currently undergoing $25M in upgrades, and is convenient to Baltimore and Woodland aves as well as the Grays Ferry Bridge.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

December 1, 2025 at 06:00AM

Listing Office:

Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square : 2158939920

Listing Agent:

Holly Mack-Ward : 2158660037

MLS ID:

PAPH2562142

Interior

• Basement: Unfinished
• A/C: None
• Heating: RadiatorNatural Gas
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• General: Above GradeBelow Grade
• Style: Traditional

Construction

• General: Masonry2Other

Location

• Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
• School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
• County: PHILADELPHIA-PA

Lot

• Zoning: RSA3511223800

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of Holly Mack-Ward, Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square