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715 E DORSET STREET , Philadelphia, PA 19119


Sold For: 420000

Sold on: Feb 19th, 2026
$ Per Square Foot: $245.47
Beds: 4
Baths: 2 full

Comments for 715 E DORSET STREET , Philadelphia, PA 19119

First time to hit the market in 59 years, owner-occupied since 1966! Featuring a very rare first floor Primary bedroom w/ a full bath with a bathtub/shower as well as a 2nd bedroom, kitchen, dining/breakfast room, living room w/ a brick fireplace & French Doors that can also be a combined living room & dining room on the first floor! Rare & hard to find a Detached single-family home at this price in Mt. Airy! Welcome to this beautifully updated Detached Single-Family 4-bedroom, 2-full bath Stone home located in the highly sought-after Mt. Airy neighborhood. This classic home combines timeless architectural character w/ modern updates, offering a wood burning fireplace, the entire level yard is gated/fenced, a patio, a heated bonus room can be a 5th bedroom, office, fitness studio or a kids playroom, there is also a heated walkout basement w/ it's own rear entrance. Step inside through the vestibule into a bright, spacious interior filled w/ natural light. The home gets incredible light. Throughout the home, you’ll find original restored Oak hardwood floors, millwork, moldings, custom built-in’s, Brass doorknobs, French doors, wood paneled doors & windows throughout, 2 restored Instagram worthy cool full baths w/ bath tubs/showers in both baths—preserving the home's historic charm while enhancing comfort & style. The main level features an open layout that seamlessly blends vintage elegance w/ modern convenience. The updated kitchen includes Oak Moss cabinetry w/ Brushed Brass hardware, solid surface countertops, & luxury vinyl plank flooring. A rear entrance to the kitchen adds practical access, & the space flows naturally into the adjacent dining & living rooms, making it ideal for everyday living & entertaining. Gated & fenced Front, side, & rear yards w/ a patio provide ample outdoor space for kids, pets, gardening, or gatherings—whether you're hosting a BBQ, birthday party, or simply enjoying a quiet evening outside. Upstairs, there are 2 additional bedrooms that have multiple closets, a flexible dressing, sitting, kids/pets playroom, or office area w/ a second full bathroom. The walkout lower level offers versatility that includes a laundry area w/ a utility sink. With its own rear entrance & direct access to the yard, this level is ideal for another kids/pets play room, home office, fitness studio, art studio, workshop, home business or additional storage. Recent updates include the kitchen, bathrooms, architectural shingle roof, gutters, downspouts, gas forced air York furnace, gas Rheem hot water heater, Brushed Brass light fixtures, Matte Black faucets, Rainhead showers, LED lighting, & the entire interior & exterior were just professionally painted. Additional features include closet & storage space, & an abundance of windows that bathe the home in natural light. Located just blocks from the Stenton & Sedgwick SEPTA Stations, this home offers

Accessibility: Above Grade, Below Grade Heating: Energy Star Heating System, Forced Air
Appliances: Refrigerator Interior: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Basement: Daylight, Full, Drain, Full, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Rear Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Workshop Lot Description: Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Basement: Yes Lot Dimensions: 0.08 Acre(S)
Cooling: Window Unit(s) Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Days on Market: 123 Lot Size: 0.08 Acres
Electric Description: 150 Amps, Circuit Breakers Roof Type: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
Exterior: Stone Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Laundry, Office, Utility Room, Full Bath
Exterior: Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls Sewer: Public Sewer
Fencing Description: Chain Link, Privacy, Wood, Fully Special View Info: Garden/Lawn
Fireplace: Brick, Mantel(s), Wood, Stone Taxes: $4,942
Fireplaces: 1 Water: Public
Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Solid Hardwood Windows: Double Hung, Screens, Storm
Fuel Type: Natural Gas Year Built: 1925
School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY

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Agency Phone: 2674358015

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Agent Phone: (717) 554-9394
Agency Title: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

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