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5836 Alter StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19143

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$300,000

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This is a new construction on the original foundation where the brick walls have been restored and everything else replaced. High quality custom work was performed by master craftsmen. WELCOME TO CHERRY CRUSH. As you drive through the one-way quiet block, the house won’t go un-noticed with its charming curb appeal of its original traditional design restored to perfection and complemented with a designer front porch and stairs as well as concrete front yard patio with a freshly planted cherry tree. Walk up the flagstone steps through the wide entrance door to the perfect size living area; you will immediately notice the tiled foyer with exposed brick wall, perfect location to put an electric fireplace. On your left an enormous coat closet for convenience. Walk through the roman style beautiful arch to the open concept formal dining area with bay windows and plenty of natural light, on your right the island of an ultra-modern kitchen sitting on charcoal porcelain tiles, topped with imported Brazilian granite countertop with lots of cabinet space, slow closing doors and drawers and an armada of high-end stainless-steel appliances as well as an amazing backsplash made of Moroccan style travertine natural stones. Walk out through the back door to the spacious wooden deck, ideal place for a quiet breakfast at sunrise, or even entertaining friends and family on a warm spring evening; and if you’re looking for more privacy, walk down to the fenced back yard with super straight concrete patio. Alongside the kitchen is a conveniently located guest powder room beautifully tiled with Spanish heritage porcelain tiles. The second floor consist of two nice size bedrooms, each with its individual closet, a hallway linen closet and an immense master bedroom with a wall to wall almost walk-in closet complemented with high quality mirror bifold doors. The second-floor full bathroom boasts a modern suspended vanity cabinet, a soak-in tub and an operable modern skylight for natural light and fresh air when opened. Walk down the steps to the lovely finished basement with high-end black-stainless washer and dryer and a stainless-steel laundry basin and additional shelves for storage. On your right a huge room with a wall-to-wall walk-in closet which can be either a second master bedroom or a mancave or a playroom or even an in-law suite with it’s personal egress to the backyard and it’s personal full bath. The full bath is beautifully tiled with the same Spanish heritage floor tiles, Carrara marble and ceramic walls. The accordion doors house all the high efficiency top of the line mechanicals ingeniously concealed with easy access for maintenance or eventual repairs. Overall, the house boasts solid oak hardwood floors throughout, hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, dimmable LED lighting everywhere, security cameras with internet enabled DVR, Nest wi-fi thermostat, full weather and sound insulation, three-piece baseboards, rosettes, wide trims. Just too much to list. And believe it or not, NO OTHER HOUSE IN THE AREA COMPARES !! Book a showing before the tariff's increase all prices by 25%

Listed by Christopher J Carr

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HomeZu by Simple Choice

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8558854663

Last updated August 29, 2025

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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2459414

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodCobbs Creek
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Days on Prevu174
  • Taxes$2,900/year
  • Size1,650 sqft
  • Price per sqft$182

Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer

Location

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Listing History

08/29/2025
Price Decreased
$300,000
08/08/2025
Price Decreased
$305,000
07/21/2025
Price Decreased
$309,000
07/03/2025
Price Decreased
$313,000
06/05/2025
Price Decreased
$316,000
05/22/2025
Price Decreased
$318,950
05/06/2025
Price Decreased
$319,000
04/17/2025
Price Decreased
$322,000
03/19/2025
Listed by HomeZu by Simple Choice
$325,000

Property Details for 5836 Alter Street

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Insulated, Bay/Bow, Screens
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction Materials: Brick Front

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck(s), Balcony, Terrace, Patio(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,016
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,900.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Disposal, Dryer - Gas, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Water Heater - High-Efficiency, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances, Six Burner Stove, Range Hood, Icemaker, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: No

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,650
  • Living Area Source: Estimated

Rooms

  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4

Other

Features

  • Accessibility Features: 32"+ Wide Doors

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: COBBS CREEK
  • Tax Lot: 75

Parking

Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating: 90% Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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