1463 N 30th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Among a sea of rowhomes and cookie-cutter new builds, this corner property full of custom updates is a real standout. High ceilings, original oak floors, stylish light fixtures, two exposures from 17 (yes, you read that right!) windows and wood accents come together for an overall organic, midcentury vibe. The side entrance means you get a vestibule and large coat closet that don’t cut into the living room’s footprint, and a layout that deviates from the typical shotgun-style, front-to-back row. The vestibule with a sweet transom sits between the good-sized living room with built-in storage and the equally spacious dining room, which is joined to the kitchen by a custom wood breakfast bar. The restaurant-inspired renovation offers an uber-functional galley layout with butcher block counters topping white flat-front cabinets. The open shelving and custom spice rack nicely complement the exposed brick wall with knife strip and pot hooks. Upstairs, at one end of the bright and breezy...