7222 Emlen St Philadelphia, PA 19119

Spacious and updated West Mount Airy home that's a stone's throw to the restaurants, shops, and natural beauty of Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill! Up the steps and past the enclosed sun porch you will enter the front door. To your right you will find the open, sun-filled living room, with decorative fireplace, and glass-paned doors leading to the enclosed sun room. To your left is the dining room, and just beyond is the large, updated, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom backsplash, and plenty of granite countertop space. A quaint back patio overlooks green yards of Mount Airy and the shared alleyway. Upstairs, sunlight brightens the hallway through the skylight as you come upon the rear bedroom and an adjoining room, which is currently used as an office. The two rooms could also serve as a shared 3rd and 4th bedroom with excellent closet space. The main bedroom has abundant natural light and plentiful closet space as well. The updated full bathroom and 2nd bedroom complete the second floor. The full finished basement has a seating area and a small bar, and plenty of room for use as entertainment, recreational, or work space. There is also a separate and ample storage room. Just off of the laundry room there is a half bathroom for your convenience. The back door leads to the driveway and attached garage, which provides private off-street parking. Recent improvements include new roof in 2018, new hot water heater in 2021, updated kitchen with new appliances in 2017, updated bathroom in 2014, finished basement in 2015, updated 200 amp electric service, and mini split air conditioners throughout, which were replaced and updated in 2013. Freshly painted foyer, hallway, sunroom, and bathroom and recently painted main and third bedrooms. In a prime location, you are a short walk to the Allen Lane and Carpenter Lane Regional Rail stations, the Allens Lane Art Center and playground, Mount Airy Tap Room, both High Point Cafe locations, the favorite shops of Mount Airy Village, and Wawa. Close to Wissahickon Valley Park, the Cresheim Trails, and Pastorius Park. A quick shot up Lincoln Drive to Center City, while residing near the heart of the lush Wissahickon Valley are the attributes that make West Mount Airy so convenient and desirable. This small town in a big city is ready to welcome a new neighbor!