In the catchment area for the high-achieving Penn Alexander K-8 public grade school*, University Mews is a cluster of 47 sun-filled, multilevel contemporary townhouses with simple, open design lines. #14 is a three bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1472 sq. ft. design on the development's south side, overlooking the central courtyard. Half a flight of stairs up from the entry, there's a large living room with a 2-story ceiling; a wood-burning fireplace, and sliding glass doors leading to the fenced patio/garden. Half a floor down, there's a finished room (guest BR? den? studio?) with a 1/2 bath plus separate shower. Take another half-flight of stairs up from the living room to the spacious, sunny dining room, open to the kitchen - which is also open to overlook the living room. The next floor up contains a beautifully renovated bath and 3 bedrooms. The garage is currently being used as a laundry room plus storage. University Mews won design awards when it was built back in 1963 on a very large lot, the site of an old mansion, at the corner of 45th & Spruce Sts. With a shared central courtyard for play space and picnic gatherings, and a private drive providing access to interior houses, it resembles a condominium community, but it is not; all homes are fee-simple townhouses with easements to permit Mews owners to cross parts of the properties belonging to other Mews owners. There is no mandatory HO assn or fee; however, owners are asked to join the voluntary HO association and pay a voluntary $300 fee per year. The Spruce Hill location in University City is close to public transportation, Clark Park, restaurants, coffee shops & gourmet groceries, including Local 44, The Lil Pop Shop, Tampopo, Clarkville, and Milk & Honey Market. [*PAS admittance is not guaranteed, but there has been space for all kindergarten applicants for the past few years.] PLEASE NOTE: property tax information is from the Phila(dot)gov city website and TREND MLS public records. Taxes vary based on use.