1344 N Hancock Street

Welcome to the 1300 block of North Hancock street, one of Olde Kensington's most desirable blocks, just minutes from Fishtown and Northern Liberties, in this thoughtfully designed home sitting on a 20ft wide lot offering the perfect blend of style, function, and long-term value with approximately 4 years left on a Full 10-Year Tax Abatement. If you want to live close to La Colombe, City Fitness, Suraya, Pizzeria Beddia, WM Mulherins, Lazer Wolf, and much more this is definitely the home for you! The open-concept main level is filled with natural light and showcases wide-plank hardwood floors, recessed lighting, a center kitchen ideal for entertaining, and sliding glass doors leading to a private, fully fenced backyard with low-maintenance turf. The gourmet kitchen is beautifully appointed with ceiling-height white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops with waterfall island countertops, a full-height herringbone tile backsplash, GE CAFE stainless steel appliances with gas cook top, hood vent, and wall oven and microwave. The fully finished basement provides exceptional flexibility with a full bathroom, storage closets, and the potential to create a fourth bedroom by simply adding a wall. On the 2nd floor you'll find two spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom with a double vanity sink, shower/tub combo, and linen closet, a laundry room with a utility sink and the second HVAC system, and a wide hallway where you can really feel the lot width. The 3rd floor PRIMARY SUITE is everything you need including high ceilings, a massive walk in closet with custom closet organizers, and a luxurious primary bath featuring a soaking tub, double vanity sinks, and frameless glass shower. Additional highlights include a private roof deck with panoramic Philadelphia skyline views, an alarm system, ceiling fans, and abundant storage throughout. Perfectly positioned for enjoying everything Olde Kensington, Fishtown, and Northern Liberties have to offer, this home is just steps from Hancock Playground and Recreation Center with its swimming pool, basketball courts, baseball fields, playground, and open green space. Enjoy easy access to neighborhood favorites including Laser Wolf, Suraya, La Colombe, ReAnimator Coffee, Wm. Mulherin's Sons, Frankford Hall, Front Street Cafe, Pizzeria Beddia, LMNO, and Giant Heirloom Market, along with City Fitness, local boutiques, and countless cafs. Commuting is effortless with nearby Girard Avenue, I-95, SEPTA's Girard Station, and Center City all within easy reach. Residential permit parking (approximately $50 per year) adds everyday convenience, with the current owners noting they consistently park on the block with ease.