1835 72nd Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19126

$145,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 1 full 1 partial
Sq. Feet: 1276
MLS ID: PAPH2639622
Subdivision: WEST OAK LANE
School Dist: PHILADELPHIA CITY
Welcome to a home that's been genuinely cared for — the kind of place where you can feel the pride of ownership the moment you walk through the front door. This solid 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath West Oak Lane row offers a finished basement that flexes easily into a 4th bedroom, home office, or in-law suite, giving a growing family the room they actually need. Step inside to a sun-filled, open living and dining flow anchored by a beautiful original tiled fireplace and a classic decorative mantel — the kind of character detail you simply can't build new. Hardwood floors run under the carpet on the main and upper levels, and the spacious front bay window floods the living room with natural light all day long. The eat-in kitchen is bright and cheerful with generous wood cabinetry, ample counter space, and room for a table — a true working kitchen ready for Sunday dinners. Upstairs you'll find three comfortable bedrooms with great light, original hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and a full hall bath with classic tilework and a tub-shower combo. The finished lower level adds serious flexible living space — perfect as that 4th bedroom, family room, or rental-income potential for the investor mind. Here's what makes this one smart: it's a well-maintained, move-in-ready home with real upside. The bones are solid, the layout is generous, and there's built-in equity for the buyer who brings cosmetic updates and vision. Whether you're an investor underwriting the numbers or a family planting roots, you're acquiring an asset — not just a place to live. And the location? West Oak Lane is one of those established, tight-knit Philadelphia neighborhoods people don't leave. You're minutes from public transportation, shopping, schools, and houses of worship, with an easy commute into Center City and beyond. Picture it: coffee brewing in that sunny kitchen on a Sunday morning, the whole family spread across rooms that finally feel like enough, and a home that's ready to grow right alongside you. View this listing at: http://www.gretchenraad.com/mls=PAPH2639622

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