6 Beds
5 Baths
6,700 SqFt
6 Beds
5 Baths
6,700 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,700 sqft
Lot Size 2,568 Sqft
MLS Listing ID PAPH2674000
Style Straight Thru
Subdivision Society Hill
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Short Sale No
HOA Y/N N
Originating MLS BRIGHT
Available Date 2026-10-07
Property Description
Step inside to discover 13-foot ceilings, a multi-story atrium and circular openings that draw natural light deep into the home, creating a sense of openness and flow through every level — a striking architectural gesture rarely found in a home of this era. Original marble facing, fine woodwork, interior shutters, and historic detailing have been preserved, alongside exposed wood beams, wood floors throughout, and four working fireplaces that lend warmth and character to the interiors. A rare residential elevator serves the primary floors, offering long-term accessibility within a home of remarkable historic integrity.
Currently configured as an elegant triplex, the home offers 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 1 half bath distributed across the four floors and basement — well-proportioned living spaces with flexibility rarely found in a property of this stature.
Beyond the interiors, a walled and deep rear garden and upper terrace create a true sanctuary — a private outdoor retreat in the heart of the city, featuring slate salvaged from the original sidewalk during the 1960s streetscape renewal, a tangible link to the neighborhood's storied preservation history.
234 S 3rd Street presents three compelling paths forward for its next owner:
Restore as a single, grand Society Hill residence — reclaim the full scale and grandeur of this landmark home as an extraordinary single-family showplace.
Maintain a high-end multi-unit configuration — up to three refined residences, ideal for multi-generational living or investment income.
Pursue a prime luxury condo conversion — capitalize on Society Hill's premium market with individually sold luxury units in a building of unmatched historic significance.
Steps from the Delaware River waterfront, Independence National Historical Park, and the cobblestone streets of Society Hill, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a true piece of American architectural history — and to write its next chapter.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19106 (19106)
Zoning CMX3
Area 19106 (19106)
Rooms
Basement Full
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Elevator, Exposed Beams, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Wood Floors, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower
Hot Water Electric
Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Brick, Wood
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
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 4
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Straight Thru
Story 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Senior Community No
Tax Amount $3,499
Tax Year 2026
Tax ID 888046639
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 6700
Special Sale Standard
