7917 Marsden St, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Description

Welcome to this wonderful end of row home. The beautiful landscaped front yard gives ease of maintenance and charm to this property. The side and back yard are gated and private featuring a perennial bed and shade tree from the Philly Free Tree program. Wonderful for kids, pets and back yard parties. The deck is 10’x12’, great for grilling and outdoor dining in beautiful weather. This home is a fixer upper but has great bones. Large living room with bay window and large coat closet. There is a dining room for family gatherings and a well maintained airy, cozy kitchen with ample storage. Appliances are in great working condition.

The upstairs features 2 bedrooms and could be converted to a 3rd bedroom.The large back room is sunny and airy, great for the master bedroom or an office/den space with a sofa bed for guests. The front room is slightly smaller with an ample walk-in closet. There is a linen/storage closet in the hallway outside the bathroom for plenty of storage. The bathroom is the original mid-century modern (1955) bathroom with lime and black tiles. Excellent condition and fully functional. There are ceiling fans in every room of the house and plenty of windows for fresh air.
A full finished basement is large and bright with walk-out to the back yard. There is closet space under the steps and a Whirlpool washer and dryer in excellent condition. The furnace, air conditioner and tankless hot water heater have been installed within the last 5 years and well maintained. Make this area into a third bedroom, an artist studio, a playroom or man cave with plenty of space for storage.

The neighborhood has plenty of public transportation with New Foundation Charter School, one of the best schools in the area, right around the corner. A quarter mile away is the entrance to Pennypack Park featuring an 18-mile loop of trails for biking, hiking or fishing along the creek. Lots of local shopping and dining are minutes away.

Come visit this home with an open mind and make it your dream home on a quiet, desirable block with a great community of neighbors.