House of the week: A three-bedroom rowhouse in East Falls for $415,000
The home has updated kitchen appliances and an outdoor fireplace in the backyard.
For Sarina Sims, the four years spent in the East Falls rowhouse and the surrounding neighborhood was “like a warm hug.”
For her wife, Phoebe Sims, leaving will be “kind of bittersweet.”
But their well-planned stay in Philadelphia is ending as they return to their native North Jersey. They had wanted to try something different for a few years and “Philly seemed like a great option,” Phoebe said.
Sarina is a producer of music festivals and other live events, and Phoebe is in learning and development for a restaurant chain.
They had never heard of East Falls, but while walking in Manayunk they met a man who recommended it. Reasons included easier parking, less noise, and room for their two dogs to roam.
The three bedroom, two-bathroom house, built in 1939, has 1,183 square feet of living space.
The tiled entryway leads to the living room with hardwood floors, and an exposed brick wall. A “bonus room” connected to the living area could serve as a home office.
The dining room can accommodate a large table, and the kitchen has granite counter tops, tile flooring, and updated appliances including a Samsung four-door refrigerator, a five-burner gas range, and chrome hardware.
The bedrooms are on the second floor. The primary has bay windows and two closets.
The backyard has a brick patio and outdoor fireplace.
The house is a short ride to Main Street Manayunk and Thomas Jefferson University. The East Falls SEPTA Regional Rail station is walkable.
It is listed by Evan Frisina of Compass Realty for $415,000.