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$ 2,500,000

Est. payment | -/mo

8 Beds

2 Baths

5,542 SqFt

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$ 2,500,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

8 Beds

2 Baths

5,542 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,542 sqft

Price per Sqft $451

Lot Size 2,030 Sqft

MLS Listing ID PAPH2600494

Financing Conventional

Style Victorian

Subdivision Center City

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 2

Short Sale No

HOA Y/N N

Originating MLS BRIGHT

Property Description

Own a Living Piece of Philadelphia History: 251–253 S. Camac Street offers a rare opportunity to own a 5-story, 5,542 SF historic building on Philadelphia's only wooden-block street, affectionately known as “The Little Street of Clubs.” Once home to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and later a restaurant, this versatile property is rich with cultural significance and timeless character. Located in the heart of Washington Square West, just steps from Spruce and Locust Streets, this building is surrounded by Philadelphia's most cherished creative institutions—the Plastic Club, Sketch Club, and Franklin Inn Club—which helped shape the city's artistic and intellectual legacy. Adding to its remarkable history, the property's basement is believed to have been part of the Underground Railroad, tying it to one of the most meaningful movements in American history. With flexible multi-story layouts, original architectural details, and a premier walkable location, this property is ideal for a boutique firm, restaurant, gallery, or co-working/shared office concept. Its artistic past and modern potential create endless possibilities for investors and owner-users seeking a space that blends heritage with opportunity. Camac Street's quiet, European ambiance offers an oasis in the heart of Center City—just moments from City Hall, Broad Street, and Jefferson Hospital. This is more than real estate; it's a chance to own a piece of Philadelphia's cultural soul and continue the legacy of creativity, collaboration, and courage that has defined this street for more than a century.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19107 (19107)

Zoning RM1

Rooms

Basement Fully Finished

Main Level Bedrooms 8

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Heat Source Natural Gas

1-purchase type For Sale

Exterior

Waterfront N

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Parking Type None

Building

New Construction N

Story 5

Foundation Brick/Mortar

Lot Dimensions 29.00 x 70.00

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Story 5

Additional Building Above Grade

Schools

School District Philadelphia City

Others

Senior Community No

Tax Amount $13,246

Tax Year 2025

Tax ID 883019450

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 5542

Security Features Security System,Surveillance Sys

Acceptable Financing Conventional

Special Sale Standard

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Listed by Emily Stout • Ehret Realty Inc

251-53 S CAMAC ST Philadelphia, PA 19107