117 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3403 $999,900

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Interior Sq. Ft: 2,700
Acreage: 0.03
Age:60 years
Style:
Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Subdivision: Queen Village
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached
Description
Located in the highly sought-after Meredith School Catchment with a private attached garage with covered off-street parking! This beautifully renovated Contemporary/Mid-Century-Modern home built in 1965 sits on a very desirable block in the always-in-demand Queen Village neighborhood—where homes like this rarely come to market. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an attached 1-car garage, a large private fenced backyard, and a front walkout roof deck, this property offers a rare combination of style, comfort, and lots of outdoor space. The home boasts a stunning private rear yard oasis—professionally landscaped and hardscaped by Liberty Tree & Landscape Management—with flowering beds, mature Magnolia, River Birch, and Weeping Japanese Maple trees. The outdoor space is enhanced by Bluestone and Old World Brick patios, walkways, fieldstone garden walls capped with Bluestone for additional seating, and elegant landscape lighting. This expansive yard also includes an additional connected lot (Tax ID 022029810), creating a truly rare outdoor retreat in the city. Inside, the layout is open and bright, with a front walkout roof deck, a cozy gas fireplace with a stone surround and hearth, and a first-floor laundry room. The home is filled with thoughtful updates, including a cook’s kitchen with Oakmoss solid wood cabinetry, Brushed Brass hardware and fixtures, stone countertops, stainless steel backsplash and appliances (5-burner gas range/convection oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, disposal), double-bowl sink, and LVP flooring. The first full bathroom features a walk-in shower with glass door, Rainhead, stone countertops, floor and wall tile, Brushed Brass fixtures, recessed lighting, and a stylish vanity. The second full bathroom offers a combination bathtub and shower with Rainhead, dual sinks, skylight, Brushed Brass fixtures, ceramic and stone tile, and custom lighting. Additional upgrades and features include Low-E casement and double-hung windows, sliding glass doors to the yard, roof, electric, Carrier gas furnace and central air HVAC systems, and an AO Smith gas hot water heater. The entire interior and exterior were just professionally painted. Original hardwood floors, stairs, and railings have just been professionally refinished, and all exposed brick walls have been restored and painted white. Other highlights include an office/workstation area, LED recessed lighting throughout, Matte Black exterior lighting and modern ceiling fans, custom closet organization, restored double wood front doors with slate foyer flooring, an insulated garage with automatic opener and shelving, wrought iron front door gates, a front door smart lock, hardwired fire, smoke, and security systems, updated masonry, and brick pointing. The home is filled with natural light, generous storage, and abundant space to spread out both indoors and out. Enjoy walkability to top-rated schools, restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, boutiques, parks, hospitals, and universities. This is truly a rare opportunity—a “needle in a haystack†in Queen Village and the City of Philadelphia. With easy access to Center City, Delaware Avenue, I-95, I-676, I-76, major bridges, stadiums, 30th Street Station, and Philadelphia International Airport, convenience is unmatched. With the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, estimated 2025 property taxes are just $10,864. All Showings begin at the Grand Opening Public Open House on Saturday, September 27 from 12 noon to 2 pm EST.
Bedroom 3: Upper 2
Bathroom 2: Upper 2
Primary Bed: Upper 1
Office: Upper 1
Living Room: Upper 1
Foyer: Main
Laundry: Main
Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
Features
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Main Floor Laundry
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;
Interior
Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Flooring, Stone Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Fireplace Screen, Stone Fireplace, Bay/Bow Windows, Casement Windows, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Energy Efficient Windows, Insulated Windows, Double Hung Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Insulated Doors, Sliding Glass Doors, Double Entry, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector
Exterior
Block Foundation, Brick Exterior, Masonry, Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Stone Retaining Walls
Lot
Landscaping, Level Lot, Open Lot, Rear Yard, Premium Lot, Private Lot, Courtyard View, Garden/Lawn View, Fully Fenced, Privacy Fence, Wood Fence
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Public Elementary (101 schools)
Public Middle (20 schools)
Public High (49 schools)
Private (71 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19147), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 30
- Average salary of people in this community: $73,640
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 23,999
- Household Size (ppl): 2.20
- Households w/ Children: 35%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 9,584 (48.7%)
- Rented: 7,806 (39.6%)
- Vacant: 2,305 (11.7%)
- Total: 19,695
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
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Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 4.4%
- Some High School: 5.2%
- High School Graduate: 15.3%
- Some College: 9.8%
- Associate Degree: 3.7%
- Bachelor's Degree: 31.7%
- Graduate Degree: 30.0%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $81,519
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $943
- One Bedroom: $1,172
- Two Bedroom: $1,625
- Three Bedroom: $1,893
- Four Bedroom: $1,219
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Listing Courtesy of: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC , (267) 435-8015, kenenochs@compass.com
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