Active

1629 Locust St

Philadelphia PA, 19103

$3,450,000


$383.33 per sqft

Active

9 Beds

6 Baths

9,000 sqft

Townhomes

Built in 1899

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 facade, 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.

PAPH2232908

MLS ID

May 6, 2023

Listed

October 2, 2024

Updated

Map

1629 Locust St
Philadelphia PA, 19103

Interior Features

Total Stories

5


Bedrooms

9


Total Bathrooms

6


Full Bathrooms

6


Fireplace

No


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.05 Acres


Architectual Style

Georgian


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Other Property Details

Area Name

PHILADELPHIA


Taxes

$36,102


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

484


Garage

No


Parking

On Street


View

No


County

PHILADELPHIA


Water Source

Public


Pool

No

Listed by MSC Retail, Inc.
Listing Contact: 2155682600 

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