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1629 Locust Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

9 beds
6 baths
9,000 sqft
2,000 sqft lot
$383 per sqft
1899 build

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 façade, 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.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / MSC Retail, Inc.

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MLS# PAPH2232908 —

The Building

Year Built:

1899
Year Built Source:

Estimated
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Masonry
Structure Type:

Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Georgian
Levels:

5
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Permanent
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Partially Finished
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

9000
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated

Interior

Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

9000
Living Area SqFt:

9,000 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

0-30 Days CD

Location

Directions:

East on Locust from 17th Street, Left Side of Street
Cross Street:

RITTENHOUSE
Latitude:

39.94895000
Longitude:

-75.16890000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Excellent
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.05
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions:

20.00 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Estimated
Lot SqFt:

2,000 Sqft
Zoning:

CMX3
Other Structures:

Above Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

DD0
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

883046300
Tax Year:

2023
Tax Lot:

44
Tax Annual Amount:

$36,102
Tax Assessed Value:

$2,579,100
Year Assessed:

2023
School Tax:

19810.0
City/Town Tax:

16292.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

9
Bedrooms Main Level:

9

Baths

Total Baths:

6
Full Baths:

6
Main Level Baths:

6.00
Main Level Full Baths:

6

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Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Hot Water
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

The School District Of Philadelphia
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Rittenhouse Square
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

On Street

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$3,450,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$18,473
Taxes	$3,008
Insurance	$948
Utilities	$463 See report
Total	$22,892/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/6/23 May 6, 2023	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$3,450,000

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This townhouse located in Central, Philadelphia, PA 19103 is currently for sale for $3,450,000. 1629 Locust Street is a 9,000 square foot townhouse with 9 beds and 6 baths. 1629 Locust Street is in the Central neighborhood of Philadelphia and has a WalkScore® of 100, making it a walker’s paradise. This townhouse is in the attendance area of Albert M. Greenfield School and Benjamin Franklin High School.

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