Weekend Open Houses: Homes With Working Fireplaces

Location: 210 Pine Street, Society Hill Size: 3 beds, 3 baths

Price: $875,000

The Pitch: "You will love this fantastically located 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom dream home!Enter tile foyer into beautiful, contemporary and up-to-date kitchen with stainless steel Bosch appliances, handsome wood cabinets, dining area and island bar counter open to the living room, boasting hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, crown moldings and a wall of glass with French doors out to charming red brick patio area. The 2nd floor begins with a spacious front bedroom suite with 2 windows, 2 closets and a full tile bath. Off the hall is a fully updated bath with contemporary cabinets and an all tile stall shower with riverbed stone? floor. The back bedroom hosts 2 large windows and walk in closet. Steps lead to the 3rd level, which offers a front bedroom with large windows viewing Society Hill Towers, a full bath off the hall and a back open den with wall of shelving and walk-in closet. Finished basement/family room with built-in bar, storage, and laundry room. This prime Society Hill home is a catch, don't miss out!"

Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27th, 12pm to 1pm

Our Take: In spite of the pea-soup colored paint in the master bedroom, we think this house is tasteful. The built-in bookshelves and cozy contoured ceiling make the third floor our favorite part of the house. The finished basement and eat-in kitchen make the house feel very spacious. The river tiles on the shower floor are a nice touch.

Location: 837 Kater Street, Bella Vista/Southwark Size: 2 beds, 1 bath

Price: $321,800

The Pitch: "Charming Bella Vista row home with three amazing outdoor spaces on beautiful tree lined side street near Whole Foods,cafes, great restaurants and shops. Living room has newly added stained glass window and working gas fireplace. Spacious eat-in-kitchen opens up to large walled patio. Second floor features a large master bedroom and the full bath along with a large deck off the bedroom. Third floor offers a large room with vaulted ceiling and a second working fireplace, this one is wood burning. Third floor may be used for an office, bedroom or den and features an amazing newly built custom Fiberglas roof deck. This deck? offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area and Center City. Basement offers additional storage along with washer and dryer. The home also feature an incredible mosaic by world famous artist Isaiah Zagar. Located in the Meredith public school catchment! Walking distance to all the best Philadelphia has to offer!"

Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27th, 12pm to 2pm

Our Take: This place is funky in a good way. From the front it's a rather plain brick trinity. The living room is itty-bitty, but we like the stained glass window and the gas fireplace. The kitchen has boring white cabinets and insane asylum lighting. The outdoor spaces are where things get interesting. The roof deck has a porch swing and some kind of pulley for raising?things? We're not sure what that's for. But the Isaiah Zagar mosaic wonderland visible from the roof deck is pretty fun. The house is in the Meredith school catchment, so you will have high-quality education for all the kids you're able to shoehorn into 852 square feet.

Location: 2229 Green Street, #4, Fairmount Size: 2 beds, 2 baths

Price: $294,900

The Pitch: "Two bed, two bath gem in beautiful Fairmount! This gorgeous first floor bi-level home has many features that set it above the rest! Its own private entrance (easy access for unloading groceries etc) into it a beautiful landscaped patio, updated appliances, spacious rooms, great light, wood burning fireplace, and central air! Easy access to highways, running trails down the drives, restaurants, and local shopping! Full of charm, meticulously maintained, and in a fabulous location. What more can you want? Make your appointment today!"

Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27th, 3pm to 4pm

Our Take: We're not sure this condo warrants quite as many exclamation points as there are in the description. But it's an inoffensive place in a cute old twin, and the location can't be beat. We like the open living/dining area, and we're suckers for the black-and-white-and-grey simplicity of the bathroom. The kitchen is a bore, but we love the unexpected vermillion wall color in the master bedroom.