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1642 S Orkney Street
Dickinson Narrows
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Baths
1
Acres
0.02
Interior SqFt
1,176
Age
101
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central A/C
Water
Public
Sewer
Public
Garages
0
Taxes (2025)
3,639
Additional Details Below

Description

Approach this charming, move in ready 2 BR -1 1/2 bathrooms nestled on a quiet street, just steps from Dickinson Square Park. Enter through the beautiful, "Hollywood " door to a vintage style vestibule. This opens up to a spacious open concept first floor with living and dining room, kitchen and half bath. Custom molding work, window treatments, lighting and refinished parquet floors throughout the first floor and much of the second. An upgraded kitchen provides a nice space to prepare family dinners or entertain on a private patio On the 2nd floor are two large bedrooms, full size bathroom with tub, rain shower and hall closet. Through the master bedroom, check out the walk-in closet with custom shelving. The back bedroom provides beautiful natural light for either an extra bedroom, office or nursery. In a partially finished basement. you will find a full-size washer and dryer, pantry, custom wine rack and plenty of storage. Multiple closets and shelves provide for varied storage, including a cedar closet, as well as potential extra living space to make your own. This house boasts old world charm but includes the modern features desired by today's homeowner. Notable features include new windows with update brick lintels. central heating and air, updated electrical panel and wiring, updated plumbing and drainage piping, new front stoop, repointing a brick facade, irrigated flower planters, freshly coated roof and restored chimney. The Dickinson Square Park area is a safe neighborhood, booming with excitement for young families and their four-legged friends. Just steps in any directions for popular bars, restaurants, coffee shops, public transportation and also in walking distance to Passyunk Square and Queen Village. Close proximity to Columbus Avenue, I-76 & I-95 make for easy commuting.

Location

Driving Directions

5th off Dickinson

Listing Details

Summary
Architectural Type

AirLite

Interior Features
Basement

Partially Finished, Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar

Exterior Features
Exterior Features

Masonry

Utilities
Cooling

Central A/C, Natural Gas

Heating

Radiant, Natural Gas

Hot Water

Natural Gas

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water

Public

Property History

Date
Change
Price

Miscellaneous

Assessment : 260,000
Zoning: Rsa5
Lattitude : 39.927567
Longitude : -75.153511
MLS# : PAPH2537578
Views : 15
Listing Courtesy: Patrick McGowan of Total Real Estate LLC

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