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903 N 29TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19130
$799,500 Asking Price
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4
beds
3
baths
2,343
sqft
Built in
1915
If you love history and Philadelphia architecture, this elegant 4 bedroom bedroom plus family room, fully renovated and restored 1875 Centennial Victorian townhome is for you! The entire block was originally built as the Park View Hotel, where out of town visitors to the 1876 Centennial Exposition were hosted. This house preserves many original features and combines them with modern amenities, such as elaborate entry foyer w/ beautiful, original inlaid wood floor and walnut wainscotting, grand double parlor with original pumpkin pine floors, marble and slate mantle on ornamental fireplace, ornate original plaster ceiling medallions and moldings. The dining room continues original pine flooring and has two historically accurate new insulated windows by Architectural Windows. Powder room has a Mexican tile floor. Renovated eat-in kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances, custom wood cabinetry, Corian countertop, new stainless side by side refrigerator, stainless range and dishwasher, new cork flooring, recessed lighting, as well as a spacious breakfast room w/ French doors leading to the breathtaking, large bricked garden w/mature plantings, raised planting areas & newly stuccoed walls. In the basement: brand new, hi efficiency gas forced hot air furnace, gas hot water heater, whole house water filter, and overall huge storage capacity for extra items. On the 2nd floor, the rear and grand den/bedroom features a wood burning marble & slate fireplace, original plaster ceiling medallion and ornamental moldings. Updated hall bath has stall shower and laundry with new Samsung washer and dryer. The large front bedroom includes a guest room. On the 3rd floor, there is a bright rear bedroom w/ skylight; main bath with double sink and a front principal bedroom with walk-in closet and dressing area. High ceilings and lots of original architectural features in this grand and comfortable 2469 sq ft townhome. Six new front windows installed in 2022. Several bus routes stop right at the corner, and Fairmount Park (Lemon Hill, Kelly Dr.), is just 2 blocks away-a public transit dream, with super quick, easy access to Center City, University City and Fishtown, as well as a biker's paradise.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- Basement:
- Full
- A/C:
- Central A/C
- Heating:
- Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Disability Feature:
- None
Exterior
- General:
- Above Grade,Below Grade
- Style:
- Traditional
Construction
- General:
- Masonry, 3, Other
Location
- Originating MLS:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District:
- THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- County:
- PHILADELPHIA
Lot
- Zoning:
- RM1, 292148100
- Current Use:
- O50
Utilities
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
This listing courtesy of:
Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Juliet C. Welker
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Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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About Philadelphia, PA
Housing
- Number of Units
- 705,993
- Median Home Value
- $212,331
- Median Rent
- $993
47.83% of housing units are renter occupied.
9.77% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
48.32%
- Public Transportation
-
19.12%
- Walk to Work
-
6.40%
- Work from Home
-
23.29%
- Other
-
1.20%
The median travel time to work is 28 minutes.
People
- Population
- 1,564,304
- Median Age
- 36.10
- Median Household Size
- 2.55
Education
- High School
-
31.51%
- Associate’s Degree
-
5.70%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
18.90%
- Graduate Degree
-
14.16%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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