865 N 43rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Investors and househackers, listen up! This stylish, recently renovated and expanded duplex in a booming section of Belmont is the definition of a smart purchase. The historic brick-front facade has been respectfully updated with new iron rails and second-story sconces, and this tasteful combination of old-meets-new carries through to the common entryway with large transom window, exposed brick wall and starburst cement tile floor. Both units have great outdoor space, high ceilings with recessed lighting, gorgeous natural light and new maple floors throughout. The spacious bilevel unit is the likely choice for an owner’s unit. Up the private stairs with an exposed brick wall and custom iron railings is the open-plan main living space, where a large living room and U-shaped kitchen are tied together with a beadboard breakfast bar with jute pendant lighting. The kitchen is finished with elongated subway tile backsplash, subtly-veined granite countertops with undermount sink and...