There is currently a $25,000 first-time buyer grant available to Philadelphia residents through the Revitalizing Neighborhoods & Increasing Homeownership (RNIH) program. There is also a Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) program offering a home buyer assistance grant of up to $10,000. Talk to your mortgage lender today to see if you qualify and if so, buying this meticulously-maintained Girard Estates home could cost you next to nothing out of pocket! Located on a quiet block with homes sitting on only one side of the street, allowing for a nice open-air view and additional parking. A nice, tiled front porch leads you into the main floor of the home which features a spacious living/dining room with high ceilings, a beautiful bay window, a large closet, and gleaming hardwood floors, as well as an updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters, ample cabinet space, and stainless steel appliances. The 2nd floor has three bedrooms with hardwood flooring under the carpeting, as well as an updated and expanded tiled full bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The full basement has updated walls, ceilings, and vapor barrier and is partially finished offering additional living space, a 2nd bathroom, and a utility room with the washer and dryer and additional storage space. The kitchen has access to the enclosed rear patio, perfect for enjoying this beautiful weather. The entire main sewer line has been updated to PVC and the house offers gas heating & cooking plus central air conditioning. Conveniently located to everything - make sure to put this home on your list today!