Philadelphia, PA 19104,4 UNIVERSITY MEWS
Philadelphia, PA 19104,4 UNIVERSITY MEWS
Philadelphia, PA 19104,4 UNIVERSITY MEWS
Philadelphia, PA 19104,4 UNIVERSITY MEWS
Philadelphia, PA 19104,4 UNIVERSITY MEWS
Philadelphia, PA 19104,4 UNIVERSITY MEWS
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$610,000

$625,000

2.4%
Est.Price: ?

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Est. payment /mo

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,350 SqFt


SOLD DATE : 08/23/2023

Key Details

Sold Price $610,000

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,350 sqft

Price per Sqft $451

Subdivision University City

MLS Listing ID PAPH2256914

Sold Date 08/23/23

Style Contemporary

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,350

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1960

Annual Tax Amount $5,489

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 1,069 Sqft

Acres 0.02

Lot Dimensions 16.00 x 67.00

Property Description

Philadelphia Inquirer Architecture Critic Inga Saffron wrote in 2017 about the Mews’ “...mix of modernist architecture and quaint, brick-lined walkways.” She added that the Mews is a “charming, tucked-away community” and “a fascinating, early example of architects’ efforts to redefine what an urban rowhouse could be,” noting that the project was featured in a 1964 issue of Progressive Architecture devoted to ‘The New Row House.’ Built in 1962 at the corner of 45th & Spruce Sts, the award-winning complex predates condominiums; instead, the common areas (the U-shaped brick drive and a brick center courtyard) are shared by all owners.

Just off 45th St. on the south side of the Mews courtyard, sun-filled #4 has retained all of its original mid-century modernist character while a recent rehab has added stunning upgrades. From the brick drive, the garage is at entry level with an extra parking space out front. Down half a flight of stairs is a work-at-home office, family room, or play space, plus a half bath. Also, laundry & mechanicals. Heading up half a flight from the entry, the 1.5-story high living room offers a wood-burning fireplace and sliding doors that lead to a private flagstone patio. Several steps up takes you to the open plan dining room and 2022 updated chef's kitchen, overlooking the living room below. The top floor holds a spacious main bedroom, a recently rehabbed luxury bath, and a second good-sized bedroom. The house was just repainted and the windows recently replaced.

The location is in the heart of the Spruce Hill neighborhood of University City/West Philly, easily walkable to the University of Pennsylvania, HUP, CHOP, Penn Vet, and St. Joe's Sciences Campus. Close to Drexel University, the technology corridor, and Center City just beyond. The Mews is in the CATCHMENT area for the popular Penn Alexander public K-8 grade school, though catchment area location doesn’t guarantee admission. Don Barriga Mexican restaurant is at the corner; Knockbox Café is in the next block, and Local 44 bar & restaurant is one block east on Spruce St. Baltimore Avenue, the neighborhood’s “main street,” is 3 blocks south, with additional restaurants, shops, and the #34 trolley line. Plenty of additional SEPTA options as well and 10 minutes to Center City by car. NOTE No. 1--There is no HOA and this property is fully fee simple. That being said, all homeowners in the Mews pay a voluntary $300 annual fee to cover landscaping, courtyard maintenance, etc. NOTE No. 2--4 University Mews has a 1-car garage and also has a space in front of the garage where the homeowner can park another car. Some Mews homeowners use this space in addition to or instead of their garage.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19104 (19104)

Zoning RSA5

Rooms

Other Rooms Family Room

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Hardwood

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Lower Floor

Exterior

Parking Features Inside Access

Garage Spaces 1.0

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Attached Garage 1

Total Parking Spaces 1

Garage Y

Building

Story 3

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Contemporary

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Penn Alexander School

Middle Schools Penn Alexander School

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 461017600

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Jeffrey Block • Compass RE
Bought with Melissa H Tewksbury • Compass RE
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