3101 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Property Description

One of the nicest homes to hit the market in East Falls in many years! Here’s your chance to own a rare detached stone Tudor Revival just half a block from William Penn Charter School. Built in 1906, this absolutely stunning home showcases distinctive period architecture & extraordinary original details, including an architectural shingle roof, leaded glass windows, original millwork, front & rear staircases, and 3 fireplaces. Stunning character & curb appeal begin with the wraparound front porch and continue with front, side & rear yards with aluminum fencing & gates, Bluestone patio & walkways, an enclosed rear sun porch, walkout finished basement & off-street parking for 4 cars with a 2-car garage & 2-car driveway. Offering 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths & a convenient 1st-floor powder room, this move-in-ready home combines timeless character with thoughtful modern updates and exceptional indoor/outdoor living. Beautiful period details blend seamlessly with modern amenities throughout, including the rare convenience of a 1st-floor laundry room. The 1st floor features a living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, breakfast room, powder room, laundry room, rear sun porch & front and rear staircases. The 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an office & hall walk-in closet with custom built-ins. The 3rd floor features 3 additional bedrooms, a full bath & large hall walk-in closet with custom built-ins. The primary bedroom suite features a custom walk-in closet & en-suite full bath with a walk-in shower & double sinks. The walkout finished lower level includes a workshop, storage & dedicated space for a Peloton, Pilates, yoga or other fitness equipment. With both interior & exterior access, this versatile level is also ideal for a kids’/pets’ playroom, home gym or in-law/au pair suite. Outdoor living is exceptional, featuring a wraparound front porch, enclosed rear sun porch, Bluestone patio & walkways, and professionally landscaped established gardens with native flowers, plants & trees—plus plenty of room for kids, pets, gardening, relaxing, entertaining, your next BBQ, birthday or special occasion. Extensive updates include the gourmet cook’s kitchen with an island wide open to the breakfast room, bathrooms, finished basement, gas boiler, central air, thermostats, gas hot water heater, 200-amp electric with knob & tube removed, architectural shingle roof, restored moldings & millwork, windows, doors & pocket doors, refinished hardwood floors throughout, custom walk-in closets with built-ins, and professionally landscaped grounds with landscape lighting. The interior & exterior were just professionally painted. The location is unmatched. Walk to William Penn Charter School, Falls Library, Vault + Vine, Mifflin School, East Falls & Queen Lane SEPTA stations, and McMichael Park just 1 block away! Minutes to In Riva, Ultimo Coffee, Wissahickon Brewing, Taqueria Cresta, Fiorino, Weavers Way, Jefferson University, Germantown Friends School, Germantown Cricket Club, Schuylkill River Trail, Kelly Drive, Lincoln Drive & Wissahickon Valley Park. Just a 10-minute drive or 15-minute bike ride to Center City, with easy & convenient access to Route 1, hospitals, universities, museums, 30th Street Station & Philadelphia International Airport. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, estimated 2027 property taxes would be $12,684. All showings begin at the Grand Opening Public Open House this Saturday, September 26, from 12 noon–2 pm. This home has it all!