Three-bedroom homes, with three different styles, in the Far Northeast

A new eat-in kitchen is the highlight of this rowhouse in Morrell Park. A partially finished carpeted basement and a large living room on the first floor provide plenty of space for relaxation. Upstairs, the bedrooms are a good size, and a new bathroom features a whirlpool tub.

Pros: Ceramic-tile floor and stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen.

Cons: Only one bath.

Listing agents: Herb and Eileen Marizy, Re/Max Properties Ltd.; 215-493-0802

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Philadelphia

3324 Red Lion Rd.

Taxes: $1,848

New amenities abound in this two-bath Modena Park twin, among them a custom kitchen, new windows and siding, and a downstairs full bath with a marble sink and ceramic tile. The lower level also features a large garage with storage, a galley kitchen, and a large living room area that leads to a backyard patio and lawn with an above-ground pool.

Pros: Oak kitchen cabinets.

Cons: Location on a busy street.

Listing agent: Dianne Mergard, Re/Max 2000; 215-698-3740.

Philadelphia

9201 Treaty Rd.

Taxes: $2,380

There's plenty of hosting space in this Cape Cod contemporary on a corner lot in Academy Gardens: a large front yard and a backyard ideal for grilling or relaxing, plus a newly added great room big enough to bring the party indoors. And there's a basement for storage.

Pros: The 25-by-25-foot great room has cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors.

Cons: There's only one bathroom - no master bath.

Listing agent: Chuong Van Tran, Re/Max Affiliates N.E.; 215-335-6900.