1720 Alter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Sqft
- 996
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Overview
Welcome to 1720 Alter! This 16 foot wide, two bedroom, one and a half bath home with patio, basement and just one block south of Washington Avenue is not to be missed! Just past the vestibule is a spacious living and dining room with hardwood floors, tons of natural light, a coat closet and powder room. The cheerful kitchen features a GE appliance package, subway tile backsplash and tons of cabinet space. Off the kitchen is a private patio perfect for grilling or relaxing outside. Upstairs you’ll find a large primary bedroom, a secondary bedroom, great closet space, a linen closet, and a bright and beautiful full bathroom with shower/tub combination that was renovated in 2021. The basement houses the washer/dryer and is perfect for storage! This home is a short walk to local favorites like Chicks, American Sardine Bar, L’Anima, Giant Supermarket, Sprouts, Target, and walkable to Rittenhouse Square and the rest of Center City! Easy access to the Broad Street Line and Septa bus routes. Set up your showing today!
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Location
Full feature list
Basic info
- Property type
- Townhouse
- Number of bedrooms
- 2
- Number of bathrooms
- 2
- Square feet
- 996
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.02
- Year built
- 1923
Interior features
- Basement
- Yes
Utilities
- Heating
- Natural gas, Forced air
- Cooling
- Central air, Electric
- Sewer
- Public sewer
- Water
- Public
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount (2025)
- $3,778
Public schools
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