3521-23 AINSLIE ST Philadelphia, PA 19129
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,052 SqFt
Open House
Sun May 03, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Townhouse
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,052 sqft
Price per Sqft $297
Subdivision East Falls
MLS Listing ID PAPH2613380
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,052
Year Built 1876
Available Date 2026-05-01
Annual Tax Amount $6,725
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 5,000 Sqft
Acres 0.11
Lot Dimensions 50.00 x 100.00
Property Sub-Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Step inside through the traditional Philadelphia vestibule into the main entry hall, and the house announces itself immediately. Mixed-width original hardwood floors run throughout (refinished on the first floor), ceiling heights range from 9 to 12 feet, and original details are everywhere: slate fireplace mantels, partial original plaster crown molding, original woodwork, and the majority of the original doors still in place. Pocket shutters, fully restored by the present owner, grace the parlor and several other rooms. Speaking of the parlor: a magnificent gilded pier mirror conveys with the sale. It belongs in this house.
The first floor flows the way a Victorian home should, vestibule to hall, hall to dining room, dining room to kitchen, kitchen to back patio, patio to the garden. And what a garden. The second lot (this is a double lot) has been professionally designed, and is anchored by a massive oak tree that offers shade that money can't buy. Neighbors have successfully created parking by relocating the retaining wall. It's not a small project, but there's a clear precedent.
The second floor has three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a second kitchen. The third floor functions as a self-contained studio with its own full bathroom, kitchen, and a generous open room. Though currently configured as three separate living units, the property has legal zoning as a duplex. The options are genuinely exciting: live in one unit and rent the other to offset the mortgage, then absorb more space as your needs grow. Or reconfigure the whole thing as a spectacular single-family home. The full basement with surprisingly high ceilings adds even more room to grow.
East Falls is a tree-lined, river-adjacent neighborhood with a strong community identity and serious urban convenience. The Regional Rail station is a three-minute walk, putting Center City within easy reach. For dining and nightlife, In Riva, Fiorino, LeBus, Wissahickon Brewing, and Billy Murphy's are all nearby, with Vault + Vine and Thunder Mug handling the coffee. The Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Valley Park are practically out the front door.
Houses like this, with this much original integrity, this much flexibility, and this much upside, don't come along often. 3521-23 Ainslie is ready for its next chapter.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19129 (19129)
Zoning RSA3
Direction South
Rooms
Basement Full, Unfinished, Windows
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Floor Plan - Traditional, Studio, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Zoned
Cooling Ductless/Mini-Split, Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Inclusions all appliances, gilded pier mirror in parlor, cabinetry/work table in basement
Equipment Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Window Features Double Hung
Appliance Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas, Electric
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched,Shingle,Architectural Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Level
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2052
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 382127200
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2052
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector
Special Listing Condition Standard
