5 Beds
3 Baths
1,920 SqFt
5 Beds
3 Baths
1,920 SqFt
Open House
Sat Oct 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sun Oct 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,920 sqft
Lot Size 1,008 Sqft
MLS Listing ID PAPH2675242
Style Straight Thru
Subdivision Passyunk Square
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Short Sale No
HOA Y/N N
Originating MLS BRIGHT
Available Date 2026-10-02
Property Description
Behind its classic brick facade lies a renovation that reads like a love letter to old houses: thoughtful, bold, and exquisitely executed. Step inside through the tiled vestibule and the city seems to fall away. The living room is inviting with warm wood floors, an exposed brick wall stretching the length of the room, floating wood shelves and a decorative tiled fireplace that feels as though it has always belonged there. Sunlight pours through the tall front windows, and the house unfolds toward one of its most memorable details: a dramatic curved staircase with original turned spindles and banisters, its patina intentionally preserved. It is imperfect in exactly the right way, a reminder that this home has been loved for generations.
The dining room is made for long dinners and lingering conversations, while the renovated kitchen brings a clean, modern sensibility with warm wood countertops, herringbone tile and plenty of room to cook. A beautifully renovated powder room adds a little jewel-box moment, and a private rear patio offers an easy spot for morning coffee or dinner outside.
Upstairs, the home continues to surprise. Five bedrooms provide remarkable flexibility for guests, offices, studios or growing households, along with a renovated hall bath. A cozy upper-level den opens directly onto a private roof deck, an outdoor living room in the sky, with room to lounge beneath the shade sail, light the fire and watch the skyline glow as evening settles over South Philly.
And then there is the primary suite. Retreat-like with exposed brick, original wood floors and a spectacular beamed wood ceiling that gives the room warmth and texture. The adjoining bath is pure indulgence: a freestanding hammered copper soaking tub set against old brick, plus a separate oversized glass shower, double vanity, radiant heated flooring, and warm brass details. Historic character meets spa day, and neither has to compromise.
But what makes this home especially wonderful is where it lives. Step outside and Passyunk Square is quite literally at your feet. Morning coffee, neighborhood restaurants, tiny shops, bakeries, bars, the Italian Market and the energy of East Passyunk Avenue are all part of daily life here. This is the kind of neighborhood where you walk to dinner, know your favorite bartender, run into friends on the sidewalk and find yourself staying out for one more drink at the Triangle because home is only a few feet away.
Old soul, modern comfort and one of Philly's most beloved neighborhoods. A home with atmosphere, romance, and soul, where history and modern life coexist with ease. Timeless, thoughtful, and deeply inviting; an extraordinary offering.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19147 (19147)
Zoning RSA5
Area 19147 (19147)
Rooms
Basement Full
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 On Street
Building
New Construction N
Story 3
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Straight Thru
Story 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Senior Community No
Tax Amount $7,080
Tax Year 2026
Tax ID 012466000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 1920
Special Sale Standard
