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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,260 SqFt
Pending
Welcome to a charming and thoughtfully reimagined 2-bedroom twin in the heart of Roxborough, where classic Philadelphia character meets the comforts of modern living. Tucked along a quiet, one-way block with mature trees and landscaping, this home offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from the growing Ridge Avenue corridor and the restaurants, shops, and everything you love about Main Street Manayunk. A sweet front porch and classic Tofani front door set the tone. Inside, warm hardwood floors and abundant natural light flow throughout the home. The spacious front living room features a special reading nook with built-in bookshelves—a cozy little corner made for curling up with a good book, surrounded by plants and sunlight. The adjoining dining room leads to a beautifully updated kitchen with corian countertops, a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and a new five-burner stove. Just beyond the kitchen is the jewel of the home: a newly constructed, finished sunroom wrapped in eight windows and crowned with a wainscoted ceiling. Bright and serene, it makes an inspiring home office, creative space, or simply a place to pause and enjoy the view. It opens to a lovingly landscaped backyard oasis, complete with a full shed, gated alley access, and a gorgeous sweet bay magnolia tree. Downstairs, the finished basement adds even more flexibility, with dedicated laundry and storage, a recently added half bath, and versatile space ready for a home gym, rec room, or additional living area. Upstairs, two exceptionally spacious and sunny bedrooms offer plenty of room to breathe. The primary bedroom features generous storage and Jack-and-Jill access to a timeless bathroom with classic tile, wainscoting, built-in shelving, and modern fixtures. The front bedroom is equally generous, with windows on three walls filling the room with light. Thoughtfully converted from three bedrooms to two, the home now offers a more spacious and intuitive layout designed around how people actually live. As a semi-detached twin, it enjoys the light and openness that can be hard to find in the classic Philadelphia rowhome. Efficient radiant heat, a newer boiler, and a mini-split system provide comfortable, efficient climate control year-round. Warm, bright, private, and wonderfully livable, this is a home with the kind of spaces that invite you to settle in and stay awhile.
Property Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309,000 | |
| Bedrooms | 2 | |
| Full Baths | 1 | |
| Half Baths | 1 | |
| Total Baths | 2 | |
| Property Style | Straight Thru | |
| Lot Size | 21.00 x 71.00 | |
| Lot Size Area Units | Square Feet | |
| Acres | 0.03 | |
| Property Type | Residential | |
| Sub type | SingleFamilyResidence | |
| MLS Sub type | Twin/Semi-Detached | |
| Stories | 2 | |
| Features | Kitchen - Eat-In,Wainscotting | |
| Exterior Features | Sidewalks,Street Lights,Exterior Lighting | |
| Year Built | 1940 | |
| Subdivision | ROXBOROUGH | |
| Roof | Flat | |
| Heating | Hot Water | |
| Foundation | Brick/Mortar | |
| Accessibility | None | |
| Lot Description | Rear Yard | |
Geographic Data | ||
| Directions | West on Ridge, a block east of the ACME. | |
| County | PHILADELPHIA | |
| Latitude | 40.03131 | |
| Longitude | -75.2113 | |
| Market Area | 19128 (19128) | |
Address Information | ||
| Address | 512 GERHARD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128 | |
| Postal Code | 19128 | |
| City | PHILADELPHIA | |
| Cross Street | RIDGE | |
| State | PA | |
| Country | United States | |
Listing Information | ||
| Listing Office | Compass Pennsylvania, LLC | |
| Listing Office Email | kenenochs@compass.com | |
| Listing Agent | Ryan McLaughlin | |
| Special listing conditions | Standard | |
| Ownership | Fee Simple | |
| Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203(k),PHFA,VA | |
| Virtual Tour URL | https://vimeo.com/1217731436?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci | |
School Information | ||
| District | THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA | |
MLS Information | ||
| Days on market | 4 | |
| MLS Status | Pending | |
| Listing Date | Aug 21, 2026 | |
| Listing Last Modified | Aug 24, 2026 | |
| Tax ID | 213156310 | |
| Tax Year | 2016 | |
| Tax Annual Amount | 1998 | |
| MLS Area | 19128 (19128) | |
| MLS # | PAPH2659440 | |
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