5 Beds
3 Baths
2,079 SqFt
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,079 SqFt
Open House
Sat Mar 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sun Mar 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,079 sqft
Price per Sqft $408
Lot Size 1,040 Sqft
MLS Listing ID PAPH2591520
Style Victorian
Subdivision Passyunk Square
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Short Sale No
HOA Y/N N
Originating MLS BRIGHT
Available Date 2026-03-14
Property Description
Its classic brick facade reads like a love letter to old houses: thoughtful, bold, and exquisitely executed. The home retains the gracious proportions and architectural soul of the late 19th century while layering in modern craftsmanship with the confidence of a design magazine editorial.
Enter through a charming vestibule with wallpapered walls, marble floors and dramatic double doors topped with a transom window. The living room unfolds with soaring ceilings and abundant natural light that pours through tall windows and settles across original inlaid hardwood floors. A decorative marble fireplace, custom millwork and open shelving frame the room in understated sophistication, creating a space that is both grand and comfortable and feels equally suited to a candlelit evening with friends or a quiet morning with coffee and the newspaper.
Just beyond, the formal dining room sets the stage for lingering dinners and lively conversation. French doors open to the kitchen, the undeniable heart of the home, a space that feels like a cafe tucked along a quiet street in Paris. It's both luxurious and effortlessly functional. Custom earthy green cabinetry stretches wall to wall, framing high-end integrated appliances, while Waterworks hardware, subway tile and vintage-inspired sconces add layers of texture. Underfoot, the geometric mosaic tile, reminiscent of traditional European cafe floors, creates a sense of rhythm and movement. Above, the ceiling reveals beautifully aged wood beams washed in a soft, chalky white and suspended from the beams are a trio of pendants that float gently above the room like lanterns in a Paris bistro. Here, the everyday act of cooking becomes something quietly joyful.
A chic powder room and a charming patio garden extend the living space outdoors, perfect for an evening glass of wine, herbs growing in terracotta pots, or summer dinners beneath string lights.
Upstairs, the home continues to unfold gracefully. The second floor offers three generous bedrooms; each filled with warm light and character. They share a vintage-inspired marble bathroom where a classic clawfoot tub, subway tile, and handsome brass hardware evoke the romance of a European townhouse.
The entire third floor has been devoted to a serene and luxurious primary suite. Here, space unfolds with an almost boutique-hotel sensibility. The fifth bedroom currently lives as a craft room but can easily become an enviable walk-in closet, while a sun-drenched laundry room offers additional storage. A second marble bath with a walk-in shower and luminous brass fixtures, complete the suite.
And then there is the neighborhood. Located in the heart of Passyunk Square, one of Philadelphia's most beloved and vibrant communities, life here unfolds at a wonderfully human scale. Morning coffee at Mighty Bread, lunch at Superette, and dinner at any one of the neighborhood's celebrated restaurants -- everything is just steps away. It's a place where city life feels intimate, lively, and endlessly charming.
This is more than a beautiful house. It is a home with atmosphere, romance, and soul, where historic Philadelphia meets a touch of Parisian elegance.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19147 (19147)
Zoning RSA5
Direction South
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplace N
Heat Source Natural Gas
1-purchase type For Sale
Exterior
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Parking Type On Street
Building
New Construction N
Story 3
Foundation Block
Lot Dimensions 16.00 x 65.00
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Story 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Senior Community No
Tax Amount $7,290
Tax Year 2025
Tax ID 012412300
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2079
Special Sale Standard
