Welcome home! 853 North Taylor is tucked into the most prestigous and private area of Fairmount. This stunning home, on a tree lined street, just moments from the Art Museum, will have you hard pressed to find a better home with a better location in all of Philadelphia under 500k. You are just in time to enjoy the summer nights under the ambiance of the cafe lights that string across the entire 800 block of N Taylor Street. This 2 bedroom 1.5 bath extraordinary home was totally rehabbed in 2011 and then regularly improved under the current ownership since 2016. Drop your bags and start your city living without the congestion in this sun drenched, open floor plan concept. The first floor includes 9'+ high ceilings, natural oak hardwood flooring, crown moulding, a large living room and dining room that open to the kitchen with copious amounts of cabinetry, granite countertops, S/S appliances and a breakfast bar. The kitchen has a large sliding glass door that further adds to the natural sunlight of this floor and provides easy access to the perfectly sized and easily maintained back patio area. This floor is completed with a convenient half bathroom. As you move down into the basement you are greeted with a neutral porcelain tile floor, recessed lighting and a large extra living/entertainment space. The basement includes a custom built-in live edge liquor cabinet complete with a wine fridge and drink ledge/bar that is perfect for entertaining. The basement also hosts the utility/laundry room area. Moving to the top floor you will immediately notice the spaciousness of the bedrooms and bathroom on this floor, all complete with the same beautiful natural oak hardwood flooring and the crisp and elegant white crown moulding and even wainscoting in one of the bedrooms. Both bedrooms have ample closet space and are awash in natural sunlight. Tasteful and timeless finishes were chosen throughout this elegant brick front property making your life as the next owner all that much easier. In 2011, this property was rehabbed from the ground up with all new roof, windows, HVAC, electric, plumbing, framing, drywall,lighting etc. The facade of the property was then refinished by the current owners and window boxes and the cast iron address plate were added further improving the timelessness of this classic Fairmount row home. Highlights of living on 853 N Taylor Street include being moments away from Angelino's Pizza(Barstool Score 7.9), the Art Museum, Schuylkill River Trail, Kelly Drive and Fairmount Park. For transportation purposes you are just minutes away by car from main arteries like Broad Street, 676, 76 and Girard Avenue. This home must be toured to be appreciated. Schedule today as this one will absolutely not last!