$3,450,000
Beds: 9
Baths: 6
Sqft: 9,000
Sqft lot: 2,178
Acre lot: 0.05
567 Days On Market -

Courtesy of Jacob Cooper, MSC Retail, Inc. jcooper@hellomsc.com

Status: Active
Property Type: Townhouse
Year Built: 1899
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square
Days On Website: 567
Welcome to 1629 Locust Street, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire an architectural masterpiece by Horace Trumbauer. Built in 1902, Mr. Trumbauer masterfully designed this five-story townhouse for a sugar baron Edward C. Knight. This property is one of the few remaining contributions of Mr. Trumbauer to the architectural history of Philadelphia. In the exterior fae7;ade, Mr. Trumbauer incorporated bold design elements of 18th Century French architecture, such as wrought iron gates created by Samuel Yellin on the front door, windows and balconies. The interior of the Knight Residence is truly exquisite with the most prominent design feature being the elliptical Carrara marble staircase with an elegant iron railing that rises four stories to an oeil-de-boeuf skylight. The second floor is comprised of two Louis XV style salon rooms, which currently serve as meeting rooms. These rooms feature elaborate bronze mounts with arched windows and molded plaster rondels. The third and fourth floors are also elegantly designed in Louis XVI style. The fifth floor, which previously served as the butler's room, is connected to the fourth floor by an interior spiral wooden staircase. With generous CMX-3 zoning, this property provides a blank canvas for occupancy and redevelopment by either an investor or occupant. The location on beautiful tree-lined Locust Street is reminiscent of the opulence and elegance of old-world Philadelphia.

Features

Basement

  • Partially Finished

Bathrooms

  • 6 total bathrooms
  • 6 bathrooms on main level
  • 6 full bathrooms
  • 6 full bathrooms on main level

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • 9 bedrooms on main level

Building

  • 9,000 sqft living area
  • 9,000 sqft above grade (finished)
  • Built in 1899
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • 5 levels
  • Georgian
  • Masonry

Cooling

  • Central Air
  • Electric
  • Central A/C

Foundation

  • Permanent

Heating

  • Natural Gas
  • Hot Water

Listing

  • 568 days on market
  • $383 per sqft
  • Property SubType: Townhouse

Location

  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: Philadelphia
  • MLS Area: 19103 (19103)
  • Subdivision: Rittenhouse Square

Lot

  • 2,000 sqft
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
  • 0.05 acres

Property

  • Other Structures: Above Grade

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Sewer

  • Public Sewer

Taxes

  • City/Town Tax: $16,292
  • City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • School Tax: $19,810
  • Tax Annual Amount: $36,102
  • Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

  • Hot Water: Natural Gas

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$3,450,000 - 1629 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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1629 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

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This content last updated on November 23, 2024 1:02PM.