For Sarina Sims, the four years spent in the East Falls rowhouse and the surrounding neighborhood was “like a warm hug.”
For her wife, Phoebe Sims, leaving will be “kind of bittersweet.”
But their well-planned stay in Philadelphia is ending as they return to their native North Jersey. They had wanted to try something different for a few years and “Philly seemed like a great option,” Phoebe said.
Sarina is a producer of music festivals and other live events, and Phoebe is in learning and development for a restaurant chain.
They had never heard of East Falls, but while walking in Manayunk they met a man who recommended it. Reasons included easier parking, less noise, and room for their two dogs to roam.
The three bedroom, two-bathroom house, built in 1939, has 1,183 square feet of living space.
The tiled entryway leads to the living room with hardwood floors, and an exposed brick wall. A “bonus room” connected to the living area could serve as a home office.
The dining room can accommodate a large table, and the kitchen has granite counter tops, tile flooring, and updated appliances including a Samsung four-door refrigerator, a five-burner gas range, and chrome hardware.
The bedrooms are on the second floor. The primary has bay windows and two closets.
The backyard has a brick patio and outdoor fireplace.
The house is a short ride to Main Street Manayunk and Thomas Jefferson University. The East Falls SEPTA Regional Rail station is walkable.
It is listed by Evan Frisina of Compass Realty for $415,000.
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