Weekend Open House Roundup 8/23-24: Big Ideas

Big homes in Center City are definitely the exception – in a land where 1- and 2 bedroom townhomes rule, finding a nest for a large family can be trying at best. Luckily, these homes do exist… you just have to know where to look. I’ve done some of the work for you, and am highlighting five homes with at least four bedrooms that are having open houses this weekend.

2347 Catharine St
5 beds, 3 baths | 2,042 sqft
For Rent: $2,250/month
Open House: Sunday, August 24th – 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Roomy, sunny, and ideally situated in Grad Hospital, this apartment has a lot going for it – not the least of which is that it’s huge! The Bike Score is near-perfect, and Rittenhouse Square, Fitler Square, and the Schuylkill River Trail are all easily walkable from here.

859 N 27th St
4 beds, 3 baths | 1,804 sqft
$475,000
Open House: Sunday, August 24th – 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This home in the Art Museum Area has been beautifully restored, and sports a number of high-end upgrades! The kitchen is a stunner, with maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite counters. Crown molding, French doors to the outdoor patio, exquisite lighting… come visit and you’ll never want to leave!

114 Kenilworth St
4 beds, 3 baths | 2,817 sqft
$699,000
Open House: Sunday, August 24th – 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Do you love a good historic home? This one could be just what you seek, with a bonus of enormity that one usually doesn’t see in older houses! The rooms are high-ceilinged and bathed in natural light, there are a number of built-ins, and there’s both a garden and rooftop deck! All this in ultra-desirable Queen Village!

836 S Front St
4 beds, 3 baths | 2,200 sqft
$699,000
Open House: Sunday, August 24th – 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Four floors of lavish period details and lovingly-restored features fill this glorious old home in Queen Village! This home dates back to 1813, and unlike so many older homes in Philly, this one looks it! The home has been fully restored to historical specifications, with too many fantastic points of interest to list.

2310 Aspen St
4 beds, 2 baths | 1,800 sqft
$534,000
Open House: Sunday, August 24th – 3:00pm to 5:00pm

What a great, unusual chance to own a historic “Pigs Alley” home! This home was built circa 1860 and has been renovated with every attention to detail. The home’s current owner is a master carpenter and the woodwork throughout is all custom. You’ll swoon!