3534 AINSLIE Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129

Here's your chance to own one of East Falls' earliest & most architecturally significant homes. Available for sale for the first time since 1993, this home has been owner occupied for the past 33 years. Philadelphia made history in 1876 by hosting the first World's Fair in North America.

Built in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition, this stunning renovated Stone Victorian home on a rare double lot showcases distinctive period details & design, w/ a Mansard roof, original double entry wood vestibule doors, oversized windows w/ the original interior wood window shutters, & dramatic 12 ft soaring ceilings in the living room.

Additional highlights: original millwork, sweeping front & rear staircases, banisters, railings, random width hardwood floors, 6 panel doors, porcelain & brass doorknobs, plaster ceiling medallions, chandeliers & multiple Marble fireplaces (now decorative).

With stunning curb appeal, a huge side yard w/ grass, specimen trees, plants & flowers, multiple Bluestone patios & steps, EP Henry landscaping walls, shed, pergola, RainBird irrigation system, front porch, stamped concrete walkway & driveway w/ parking for 2 cars.

This move-in-ready home offers lots of character, modern amenities, timeless architecture, thoughtful updates, exceptional indoor & outdoor living, & outstanding walkability. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 2 car driveway, rear sunroom & rare 1st floor laundry & half bath.

The spacious, open living room w/ a grand staircase offers flexibility w/ multiple seating areas. The cooks' kitchen connects w/ the dining room & sun/breakfast room ideal for everyday living & entertaining. Features include White Shaker Style cabinetry, Marble subway tile backsplash, Quartz stone counters, undermount sink, Insinkerator disposal, S

S Samsung 5 burner gas range/convection oven & microwave, Bosch dishwasher, Kenmore refrigerator/freezer, LED recessed & under-cabinet lighting, hardwood floors, & pantry. The home has front, side & rear entries to the front, side & rear yards, patios, walkways, & driveway, as well as to the basement w/ a utility sink, windows, tons of storage & a workshop workbench.

The front, side & rear fenced yards & multiple patios offer excellent space for kids, pets, playing, relaxing, gardening, bird watching, entertaining, & your next BBQ. On the 2nd floor, the primary bedroom suite has custom cabinetry & closets w/ sliding doors, an en-suite full bath w/ a walk-in shower.

The 2nd bedroom w/ it's own dressing/sitting room w/ closets & en-suite 2nd full bath w/ a bathtub/shower can also be accessed from the rear 2nd staircase from the kitchen. The 3rd floor has the 3rd & 4th bedrooms. One of the bedrooms is currently being used as an office.

Extensive updates include the kitchen, all bathrooms, Carrier, Mitsubishi & American Standard (Trane) High-Efficiency HVAC w/ zoned gas forced air heat, central air, & mini-split systems, Rheem gas hot water heater, 200-amp electric (no knob & tube), roofs, windows, skylights, storm & entry doors, interior glass French doors, appliances, washer & d

ryer, refinished hardwood floors, sunroom, entire interior & exterior were just professionally painted, landscaping, hardscaping, driveway, Red Cedar Tongue & Groove fencing, irrigation system, restoration of original interior wood doors, brass & crystal doorknobs, millwork, & vintage light fixtures.

The location is unmatched. Half a block to the "East Falls" SEPTA train stations to Center City. Walk to Falls Library, Vault + Vine, Mifflin School, McMichael Park, & Penn Charter. Easy access to In Riva, Wissahickon Brewing, Taqueria Cresta, Fiorino, Weavers Way, Jefferson U, restaurants, pubs, Schuylkill River Trail, Kelly & Lincoln Drive, The Wissahickon, GFS, & Germantown Cricket Club.

A 10-minute drive or 15-minute bike ride to Center City, restaurants, hospitals, colleges, museums, 30th St. Station & Philly Airport. With the Homestead Exemption, estimated 2026 property taxes would be $4903.