CLOSED
$1,746,650
Sold For
5
Beds
4
Baths

279 S 4Th Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA19106-3819

One of the largest, finest, most beautifully-appointed historic homes in the Society Hill section of Philadelphia, this 1805 Federal-style, five-story townhouse is on the market for the first time since 1996. With 5 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, a living room and a dining room with 12’ ceilings and period brass chandeliers, a magnificent 2nd floor library with a 12’ silver-leaf ceiling, six fireplaces throughout the house, an airy kitchen, breakfast room and quiet family oasis with cathedral ceilings overlooking a shady, bricked and landscaped garden, a large and functional basement with a laundry and storage room, a large project area with storage closets and utilities with a possible wine cellar, and private, secure parking, the property will be attractive to parties whose priorities are taste, elegance, comfort, convenience, and proximity to Philadelphia’s rich cultural offerings.

About This Property

Listing IDPAPH1014028
Sold For$1,746,650
Price/SqFt$529.75
StatusCLOSED
Sold Date2/22/2022
Beds5
Baths4
Full Baths3
Partial Baths1
SqFt 3,445
Acres 0.040
CountyPhiladelphia
SubdivisionSOCIETY HILL
Year Built1810
Property TypeResidential
Property Sub TypeInterior Row/Townhouse
County Philadelphia
Half Baths 1
Price Reduction Date 2022-01-31T00:54:58+00:00
Price/SqFt 529.75
Property Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Property Type Residential
Subdivision SOCIETY HILL
Year Built 1810
Zoning RM1
Above Grade Finished Area Units Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source Assessor
Basement yes
Basement Type Full
Bathrooms Count Main Level 1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 3 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 3 1
Bathrooms Half Main Level 1
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 2
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 2
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 3 1
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt 800
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source Estimated
Central Air yes
Cooling Type Central A/C
Fireplace yes
Fireplaces Count 6
Flooring Type Hardwood
Heating yes
Heating Type Baseboard - Hot Water
Laundry Type Basement
Levels Count 3.5
Living Area SqFt Source Assessor
Spa no
Total Below Grade SqFt 800
Total Below Grade SqFt Source Estimated
Total SqFt 4245
Total SqFt Source Estimated
Architectural Style Federal
Construction Materials Masonry, Brick, Stone, Stucco
Cooling Fuel Electric
Garage no
Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Horses no
Hot Water Multi-tank, Natural Gas
Lot Dimensions Source Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions 22.00 x 83.00
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot SqFt 1826
Main Entrance Orientation West
Navigable Water no
New Construction no
Other Structures Above Grade
Parking Features Fenced, Lighted Parking, Parking Fee, Private, Secure Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Parking Lot Number of Spaces 1
Pool No Pool
Sewer Septic Public Sewer
Tidal Water no
Total Garage and Parking Spaces 1
Type of Parking Parking Lot
Utilities Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Cable TV Available
Water Access no
Water Oriented no
Water Source Public
Water View no
Condo/Co-op Association no
Country US
Elementary School GEN. GEORGE A. MCCALL SCHOOL
High School HORACE FURNESS
HOA no
Middle Or Junior School GEN. GEORGE A. MCCALL SCHOOL
MLS Area 19106 (19106)
Municipality PHILADELPHIA
School District Name THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Senior Community no
Transportation Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
Waterfront no
Accessibility Features None
Historic yes
Land Use Code O60
Municipal Trash yes
Property Condition Excellent
Story List Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
Year Assessed 2021
Year Built Source Estimated
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Automatically Update Tax Values yes
Buyer Financing Conventional
Contingency Type Home Inspection
Inclusions All light fixtures, washer and dryer, blinds, refrigerator, dining room mirror over mantle
Lease Considered no
Ownership Interest Fee Simple
Possession 31-60 Days CD, Negotiable, Settlement
Riparian Rights no
Sale Type Standard
Tax Annual Amount 21028
Tax Assessed Value 1502200
Tax Lot 131
Tax Total Finished SqFt 3445
Tax Year 2021
Vacation Rental no

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