4542 Sansom Street • Philadelphia, PA 19139

$509,900 Beds: 4 • Baths: 2 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 1498 • MLS ID: PAPH2587098 • Subdivision: UNIVERSITY CITY • School Dist: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Welcome home to the beautiful and completely remodeled 4542 Sansom Street in Philadelphia in Penn Alexander School District. This gorgeous home on a wide, tree-lined street with ample street parking in University City has it all! Your large covered front porch is the perfect hangout spot on those cool summer nights and will keep you dry on those rainy days as you enter into your front door. Once inside, you are greeted with a bright & sprawling open floor plan for your living room, dining room, and kitchen, complete with recessed lighting throughout. The kitchen contains every amenity - breakfast island with storage and built-in microwave, all stainless steel appliances including a French door refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, five-burner gas stove with griddle insert & hood vent, white shaker cabinets and marble-patterned countertops complete the look! The laundry hookup has been moved onto the main floor for your convenience. This large laundry room behind the kitchen could easily fit a table for folding or even double as a walk-in pantry. The back door leads to a private fenced-in patio. The 2nd floor plan includes 3 spacious bedrooms and a hall bath with tile shower & tub. Ascend to the primary suite privately situated on the entire 3rd floor. This bedroom is huge and offers two closets, one of which is a walk-in, and a primary bath with a massive walk-in tiled shower complete with glass doors and dual shower heads (rainfall and detachable). Above this level is the entrance to the roof deck with incredible views of the city and built-in lighting. The lower level offers another half bath and two more additional finished rooms, great for a home office, a home gym, a movie room, the possibilities are endless! Dual zoned air conditioning. Walking distance to restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, public transit and a quick drive to pick up Rt76. Be the first to live in this gorgeous new home! Schedule your showing today. View this listing at: http://karenrisserrealtor.com/mls=PAPH2587098

Property Features

  • Taxes: $4,990
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof Type: Fiberglass
  • Exterior: Masonry
  • Parking Notes: 0 Total Parking Spaces
  • Special View Info: Panoramic,City
  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.03 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Central,Zoned
  • Fuel Type: Electric
  • Cooling: Central A/C,Zoned
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 4.0
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Fencing Description: Rear, Fully, Wood
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Exhaust Fan,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Built-In Microwave,Disposal,Water Heater
  • Basement: Full,Fully Finished
  • SQFT Total Finished: 1498
  • SQFT Above Finished: 1498
  • Exterior: Roof Deck,Other,Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Sidewalks,Street Lights
  • Interior: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Island,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Upgraded Countertops,Walk-in Closet(s),Other,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Breakfast Area,Dining Area
  • Flooring: Laminate Plank
  • Windows: Double Pane,Double Hung,Replacement,Energy Efficient,Vinyl Clad

School Information

  • Middle School: PENN ALEXANDER
  • Elementary School: PENN ALEXANDER SCHOOL
  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Printed April 06, 2026


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