On a residential stretch of Port Richmond, Austin and Heather created a home that feels grounded, easy, and deeply shaped by family life.
Tucked inside 📍3274 Belgrade Street, the space reflects an appreciation for character and comfort. Original details, hardwood floors, and solid bones set the foundation from the start. Their style leans relaxed and unfussy, the kind of “anything goes” approach that comes naturally when a home is built around real life rather than perfection. Nothing overly styled, nothing precious. Just a space that has evolved alongside them.
Music is always part of the atmosphere. If they had to choose one song to play every time they walked into a room, it would be “Hey Jude,” a fitting soundtrack for a home that feels both nostalgic and full of energy. And at the center of it all is their daughter Prudence, who keeps things lively and a little unpredictable in the best way.
Life here moves easily with the neighborhood. Port Richmond offers a mix of longtime residents and young families, creating a sense of connection that feels genuine. Days often start with a quick Target run, followed by coffee at Miles Table or time spent at Campbell Square. From there, plans unfold naturally. Maybe a trip into Center City on the El, or a drive toward Fishtown for dinner at Craft Hall or Urban Village. It’s a rhythm that feels simple, familiar, and distinctly their own.
Over time, the home has been thoughtfully updated to support how they live. The kitchen and bathrooms have been refreshed, a new roof added, and small improvements layered in along the way. At the heart of it all is the kitchen, a space that holds both everyday moments and lasting memories. It’s where time is spent, meals are shared, and family life naturally gathers.
What stands out most are the milestones that have happened here. Walking through the door for the first time as homeowners. Bringing each of their children home. The quiet, meaningful moments that define what a home becomes over time.
For Austin and Heather, this house marked an important step. A move from New York City with the intention of building something more permanent. A home, a family, a new chapter.
Now, it’s ready for what comes next.
Below, Austin and Heather share more about life at 3274 Belgrade Street in their own words.
Who lives here?
Austin, Heather, Prudence, and family.
How would you describe your personal interior design style?
Anything goes.
If you could only choose one song to play every time you walked into a room, what would it be?
“Hey Jude.”
How would you describe your neighborhood?
A great mix of longtime Philly families and younger ones. It’s the kind of place where you get to know your neighbors just by being out and about.
What was your non-negotiable when it came to finding your dream home?
Solid bones, original features, and hardwood floors.
What’s your favorite room and why?
The kitchen. It’s where so many memories have been made with our kids.
What is one thing you need in a home to make it yours?
Our family.
What makes you laugh?
Our daughter Prudence. She’s a wild one.
Describe a perfect day in the neighborhood.
Starting with Target, then coffee at Miles Table or time at Campbell Square, and ending with dinner in Fishtown at Craft Hall or Urban Village.
How has your home changed since move-in day?
We’ve updated the kitchen and bathrooms and added a new roof.
What’s your favorite memory of the house?
Walking in for the first time as homeowners and bringing each of our children home.
What was the catalyst for purchasing this home?
We moved from NYC planning to buy a home and start a family. This was the next step.
What’s your favorite piece of Philly culture?
The art. From murals to museums, it’s all world class.
