6835 Gorsten St

Philadelphia, PA 19119

On a quiet, one-block long street is this imposing 3-story twin home built of hand-cut wissahickon schist with outsized bow windows that catch the sun, and an inviting wrap-around porch. It looks out on a broad grassy lot with a grove of large green deciduous trees and evergreens at its west end providing a private natural playground. The house and lot--with off-street parking, too!--are a unique and rare combination in Mount Airy! Floor Plan: 1st floor: Large handsome entry foyer which shows off a lovely staircase with brand new newell post; Living room with brick fireplace with painted carved mantel and tile hearth (not used in the last few years); Formal dining room with sunny bay window and deep sills; Original butler pantry; Eat-in kitchen with new 5-burner gas stove, stainless steel sink with garbage disposal, dishwasher, refrigerator, ceiling fan, door to rear stairs, exit door to rear deck and yard. 2nd floor: Three large sunny bedrooms, each with good closets; one of the bedrooms is currently used as a studio with fireplace (not used in a while) and ceiling fan; Full bath upgraded with shower over tub, beautiful ceramic tile surround and floor, new medicine cabinet. 3rd floor: Two more large sunny bedrooms with ceiling fans and good closets; Hall bathroom, brand new, with all new fixtures including overlarge shower, new floor, storage closet; Set of steps to big, high-ceilinged attic. Basement: Full, unfinished, all newly parged and painted walls; Rear laundry area with front-loading washer and dryer (2019), utility sink, ceramic floor and exit to rear; Large front open area with high ceilings. Gas hot water boiler serviced and all moving parts replaced in 2021; 50 gallon hot water heater new in 2019; 200 AMP circuit breaker electric panel; all knob & tube wiring removed; new water line to street (2020); new downspouts (2020); new flue liner in chimney for boiler (2021). More features: new sidewalks, re-built wall at rear of property with garden beds, all new shades throughout house with 7 year transferrable guaranty (5 yrs left), newly built eyebrow window with screen in attic, new floors in living room, entry and dining room. Location 2 blocks from commuter train and short walk to shops on Stenton Ave. Community resources include restaurants and shops on Mt. Airy's Germantown Avenue, Lovett Library at Sedgwick St, local art galleries and Quintessence Theater. **Showings start Saturday, July 2.***A bit of history: 6835 Gorsten Street was built in 1906-07 as part of a sixty acre real estate development by one of Philadelphia's major developers of that era, Frank Mauran (1864-1954). He negotiated with the Reading Railroad to build a new commuter rail station at his own cost if the Reading would agree to stop its trains there. Mauran call his development "Stenton" and gave the station the same name, "Stenton Station." The 60 acres stretched from Gorgas Lane on the north to Phil Ellena on the south and from the rail line on the west to Stenton Avenue on the east. By 1910, Mauran had built 41 three story homes on this land, most of them twins.**Please note that this sale includes the lot at #6833 Gorsten Street with tax ID#222261050, 2022 r.e.tax assessment of $92,100 and annual tax of $1,289 and measurement of 52' x 135'.***Please note that the City of Philadelphia has conducted a real estate tax reassessment, effective January 1, 2023. If you have any questions or concerns about the impact of this process on the future real estate taxes for this property, you should contact the City of Philadelphia. The telephone number and email address are set forth in the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement.