5127 Pulaski Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19144

Not to be missed! 3 story stone twin built in 1889 of Wissahickon schist on a large 86' wide lot in popular Southwest Germantown. Available for the first time in 44 years and offering a 6 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath well-maintained home with 3,600 square feet and so many upgrades! Take note: brand new gas-fired 3-zone hot water boiler system; powder room on first floor; re-built summer kitchen accommodating pantry storage, second refrigerator, and laundry; renovated kitchen with Bosch appliances; no knob & tube wiring; high ceilings; over-large bathrooms. FIRST FLOOR: Wrap-around front porch (completely re-built in 2018) with porch swing; Dutch door opening to vestibule; Glass door to welcoming entry hall with deep coat closet; Living room with wood-burning fireplace that is separated from the formal dining room by a wide arch with pocket door; Butler pantry with custom crafted Amish cabinetry; Powder room; Eat-in kitchen renovated in 2023 to offer numerous upgrades including quartz counters, Bosch refrigerator/freezer with water dispenser on the front, Bosch gas stove/oven featuring 5 burners, Bosch dishwasher, new stainless steel double sink with high faucet and garbage disposal, Mercer tiles in tile backsplash, ceiling fan; Summer kitchen in the rear offers deep utility sink, lots of work counter space, additional refrigerator/freezer, under-counter washer and gas dryer with rod above to hang clean clothes, loads of pantry storage cabinets, long bench, exit to rear steps and brick patio. SECOND FLOOR: 3 bedrooms and 2 baths including primary bedroom suite with full bathroom with ceramic tile, built-in cabinetry, and shower over tub; Middle bedroom with two closets, one wall of bookshelves, and connection to front room; Front bedroom with closet, ceiling fan, and two walls of bookshelves; Front full bathroom with ceramic tile, shower over tub, wall cabinet. THIRD FLOOR: 3 bedrooms and 1 bath including 2 deep hall closets, one of which accesses full high-ceilinged attic; Large front bathroom with shower over tub and ceramic tile; Front bedroom with 2 closets and ceiling fan; Middle bedroom with 2 closets and ceiling fan; Extra-large rear bedroom with ceiling fan (Rear bedroom was an addition to the house many years ago.). BASEMENT: Full, high ceilings, unfinished, with work bench, dehumidifier, and Bilco door to outside. Systems include new (July 2023) gas-fired boiler with 3 zones, 200 AMP electric circuit breaker panel, knob & tube wiring all replaced, 2 window air conditioners, triple track storms and screens throughout this house with its original windows, Southern random-width pine floors on 1st and 2nd floors, oak floors on 3rd, 2 new windows in new summer kitchen, roofs and built-in gutters all replaced over the years. Extra wide landscaped yard perfect for picnics and celebrations as well as flower and vegetable gardens with 2-4x8 raised garden beds. Brick patio, raspberry garden, and pond behind the house. The community offers multiple community activities and resources including Hansberry Community Gardens, Kelly Elementary School meadow and vegetable garden, Friends of Fernhill Park, Germantown Cricket Club, Attic Brewery, Merzbacher's Bakery, Weaver's Way Food Coop to open on Chelten Avenue at Morris Street in mid-2024. Easy public transportation includes SEPTA commuter rail stations at Wayne Junction, Queen Lane, and Chelten Avenue plus several bus routes. Approx 15 minute drive to Center City Philadelphia or 5 minute drive to Roosevelt Blvd or 76 Expressways. The new deed with a buyer for 5127 Pulaski Avenue will include wording that restricts the building of a house on the side yard. Please see the Seller Disclosure for the exact wording of this restriction. Showings will begin on Friday, Jan 26th, with an Open House Sunday, January 28th. Easy to show.