Beautiful Washington Square West Town Home For Sale in Philadelphia

** NOTE: this photo and video footage was shot in 2015; photos of the current listing will show the current interior furnishings in 2022 **

1038 Waverly is an historic early 19th century trinity townhouse with vintage heart pine floors, central air conditioning, and gas heat. Out back, enjoy the peaceful, private patio – or open the front door to sit on the steps facing one of Philadelphia’s most picturesque little streets. This “expanded” trinity has not one but two full bathrooms, a rare feature in this style of home. Amenities include 2 working fireplaces, 2006 designer kitchen renovation, Timberlane shutters, careful design and maintenance throughout. Door access to the flat roof on the rear of the house allows the opportunity to build a roof deck. New appliances installed since 2019 include Bosch dishwasher, laundry washer and dryer, convection oven and range, and gas furnace. The house is featured on the cover image of the Atlas Obscura article, “Philadelphia’s Trinity Houses are the Original Tiny Houses: Move over, cabin porn. These are the oldest, and cutest.” (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles...)

Kitchen has exposed brick walls, limestone counter, Kraftmaid maple cabinetry, copper pot rack, built-in wine rack, under-counter lights, Bosch dishwasher, gas range + convection oven, washer-dryer, garbage disposal and microwave.
Floors throughout the rest of the house are vintage heart pine (except for tile in the bathrooms).
Exposed beams in kitchen and third floor
Vintage hardware door pulls serve as hand holds in the spiral staircase

From Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens to Antique Row to Kahn Park to Whole Foods / ACME to the abundant selection of restaurants of all shapes, sizes and cuisines, this place has it all. Are you a fan of the symphony, or the opera, or the ballet, or the theater? Walk to all the main performance venues on Avenue of the Arts in 15 minutes or less. Whether the upscale Vetri Cucina is your thing, or the nearby world-famous dive bar Dirty Franks is more your speed, you will not lack for options.

Washington Square West is known as one of the most diverse and eclectic neighborhoods in Philadelphia. This small City Center neighborhood sits on the edge of Independence Mall and is known for its abundance of shops and popular eateries. Waverly street is notoriously friendly and festive - keep an eye out for stoop-sitting neighbors, creative holiday decorations and the occasional block party.

The 1000 block of Waverly St. in particular is part of a close-knit community that contains the “urban cul de sac” of the 1000 block of Addison and the 400 block of S. Alder St. Narrow streets ensure minimal automobile traffic and maximum neighborliness. Don’t be surprised if someone offers you a beer as you are moving in. This area regularly tops surveys of best neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Just spend some time on Google and you’ll find things like “an unbeatable location in Center City and a friendly community with tons of local events” … “an incredibly walkable area with plenty of bike lanes and a perfect transportation score, so getting to work or meeting up with friends on the weekends won’t be a hassle.”