3521 AINSLIE ST Philadelphia, PA 19129
2,160 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Multi-Family
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,160 sqft
Price per Sqft $282
Subdivision East Falls
MLS Listing ID PAPH2614664
Style Victorian
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,160
Year Built 1876
Available Date 2026-05-01
Annual Tax Amount $6,724
Tax Year 2025
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
Rooms
Basement Other
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Bar, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Crown Moldings, Efficiency, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Zoned
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Fireplace N
Window Features Double Pane,Energy Efficient,Replacement
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Water Access N
View City
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2160
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,High,Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Tax ID 382127200
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2160
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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