437 S 50th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Home Sweet Home! Gorgeously and professionally renovated 4BR, 3.5BA home in the LEA SCHOOL CATCHMENT with front and rear garden space, finished lower level, 2nd floor ensuite, and 10-YEAR TAX ABATEMENT. Here you get the best of both worlds—old world construction in beloved GARDEN COURT with modern design, updates, and amenities to maximize style and comfort. Enjoy garden views, an open porch and a bright and airy entry with custom built-ins and a cozy fireplace to welcome you home. A smartly placed closet helps keep things tidy before moving into an open concept dining room and fully loaded kitchen, boasting quartz countertops, high-end finishes, island, and stainless steel appliances, which will make cooking and entertaining a breeze. Access a convenient powder room toward the back, then enjoy a spacious backyard with plenty of room to relax or entertain. The backyard space includes a breezeway, perfect for storing bicycles and gardening gear. Bonus - There is also clear alleyway access for your bikes, so you don't have to take them through the house. Upstairs is home to four bedrooms, each with excellent natural light and space. The main bedroom features direct access to a private bathroom with sleek finishes, dual vanity, frameless glass stall shower. Another full bathroom with a soaking tub completes this level. In the finished basement you will find a full bathroom and more living area, making the space ideal as a 5th bedroom or for extended entertaining, workout space, and additional storage. There's also a separate laundry room where a full-sized washer/dryer will be installed prior to closing. This lovely home is loaded with modern amenities: new windows, floors; all new upgraded systems including CENTRAL AIR with a 10-year warranty; NEW ROOF with a 10-year warranty, updated electric; and situated on a neighborly block. Close to Clark Park and its fabulous year round Farmers Market, Malcolm X Park with its wonderful playground and community events, easy walking distance to an array of great restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, the University City Swim Club, Mariposa Food Co-op, and a 12 minute walk to the Lea School - one of Penn's partner schools where they have committed 4 million dollars along with additional resources to help it thrive. Near HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, Jefferson, Cobbs Creek Nature Center, walking trails, ice and skating rink, golf course, and easy commute to Center City by car or bike with plenty of convenient trolley and bus options. A triumph! Welcome Home!