House of the week: A two-bedroom penthouse condo in Center City West for $949,000
The condo is close to the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, 30th Street Station, and the Art Museum.
Kate Kinslow had a three-word explanation of what drew her to the Center City West bi-level condo she and husband Mike bought in 2022: “It’s a neighborhood.”
More specifically, she liked the walkability, neighbors, many neighborhood events, and proximity to restaurants and stores, including a large Trader Joe’s. Plus it’s near the Schuylkill River Trail, where the Kinslows like to walk.
But now Kate, a retired hospital CEO, and Mike, a nurse anesthetist, are headed to South Carolina.
The 1,715-square-foot condo’s entry foyer leads to an open living, dining, and kitchen area with 17-foot ceilings and oversize windows letting in abundant natural light.
The kitchen, redone in 2024, has white granite counter tops, light beige cabinets, and a black backsplash, and the stove includes an air fryer.
The living room has a working gas fireplace. One of the bedrooms is on the first level and has a large walk-in closet.
The primary bedroom, on the second level, has a marble bathroom with a glass-enclosed tub and shower combination, dual vanities, and a whirlpool soaking tub.
The home also has a new wine refrigerator, hot water heater, and HVAC.
The roof deck has two separate seating areas, room for a large table and a gas line. There is one-car garage parking.
Other condo amenities include a 24-hour concierge, fitness center, and a conference room.
The house is in the Greenfield School catchment area, and there is a Montessori school across the street.
University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, 30th Street Station, and the Art Museum are close by, as well as a dog daycare center.
The house is listed by Alon Seltzer of Compass Realty for $949,000.