554 E Locust Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144

This one is back on the market. Property is FHA Approved and has an active appraised value of $135,000. Here is your chance to grab the house you desire and transform it into the home you deserve. Located in Historic Germantown, this 3 bedroom, one bathroom gem is situated on a 0.07 acre lot on a quiet one way street. Outside boasts a large front and side lawn, with a garden area near the front porch. The covered porch provides ample space to relax and converse with guests. There is also a rear yard and 554 E Locust is the only property offering a unique pond in the rear yard. Completing the exterior is the detached garage and rear basement entrance. From the front porch, step into the large living room with hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, and a large working fireplace. There is beautiful wooden mantle above the fireplace with a large mirror above the mantle. Continue into the full dining room, which also offers hardwood floors and a lighted ceiling, and then pass through French doors into the breakfast room, which offers two large windows that stream in sunshine. Topping off the first floor is the kitchen with original cabinetry to the ceiling. Travel to the second floor where you will find a large front owner bedroom with plenty of windows that bring in plenty of natural light and a ceiling fan to cool the night breezes. There is also a full bathroom and two additional bedrooms. The basement runs the full length of the house with a partial bathroom, laundry area, and plenty of room for entertaining. A new heater was installed approximately five years ago in addition to the property being completely rewired. This property is located in Ward 12 of the 8th Councilmanic District, and is served by the 14th Police District. School Catchments are Wister Elementary, Roosevelt Middle, and King High School. 554 E Locust is close to shopping and transportation and provide quick and easy access to major thoroughfares such as Route 76, Lincoln Drive, Martin Luther King Drive, Route 309, PA Turnpike, and the Blue Route (476). Schedule your appointment today and become the proud new owner of this gem.