Philadelphia, PA 19106,242 S 3RD ST
Philadelphia, PA 19106,242 S 3RD ST
Philadelphia, PA 19106,242 S 3RD ST
25
$2,050,000
$2,099,000
2.3%
Est.Price: ?

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7 BD
5 BA
6,500 SqFt

242 S 3RD ST Philadelphia, PA 19106

Est. payment /mo
SOLD DATE : 07/10/2017

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Key Details

Sold Price $2,050,000

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 6,500 sqft

Price per Sqft $315

Subdivision Society Hill

MLS Listing ID 1003214433

Sold Date 07/10/17

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 6,500

Originating Board TREND

Year Built 1831

Annual Tax Amount $23,340

Tax Year 2017

Lot Size 3,061 Sqft

Acres 0.07

Lot Dimensions 24.41X125

Property Description

Magnificent John Penn House-Mansion Row. George Washington made his head quarters on this site over the winter of 1781-82. The current home was rebuilt on the same foundation in 1830 in the popular Greek Revival style. Rarely does a home with this historical provenance & size, come on the market. A total $1M dollar restoration of the highest quality & attention to historical detail completed in 2002. 242 is on the National Historic Register, the Philadelphia Register of Historic Homes, & is comprised of 4 stories, 14 rooms, 7 BR, 4 full bths, 1 half bth, 8 FPL (3 functioning), Grand Ball Room, library/office, formal dining rm, formal living rm, study/den, cust eat-in kitch. This home offers over 6650 sf (per appraisal) of living space all of which are impeccable w/stunning detail. There is 1900 square feet of basement space. The lot is a dynamic 24.41' (Wide) X 125.41' (Deep). This home also offers 3 zone A/C, 3 zone heating system w/central Weil McLean gas boiler & humidification system. Original Heart Pine fls. 1st Floor: Formal Parlor (15' X 24') 14' ceilings, gas burning mbl FPL, period light fixture, crown moldings, Bradbury wall coverings, FDR (16' X 24'), exquisite Marie Theresa 29 light chandelier, Bradbury wall coverings, tall windows overlooking gdn. Den/fam rm (14' X 20') w/ wood burning FPL open to huge cust kitch (15' X 23') w all cust cabinetry, Dupont Zodiac Quartz counters, stainless apl incl DCS 36" six burner gas range, built-in 42" Kitchen Aid refrig & D/W, rear breakfast area-center-island, door to side gdn for outdoor dining. 2nd Floor: Grand Ball Room (24' X 24') w/ 14 ft. ceilings, three 7.5' tall windows overlooking 3rd St., period light fixture, mbl gas FPL, period crown moldings Library/office (17' X 24' could be large BR w/half bth) attached book shelves, plumbed for future wet bar.The rear of this floor is a 43' triple BR suite-sitting rm, gas burning King of Prussia FPL, dressing rm, BR-lovely tiled bth w/shower stall. 3rd Fl: Lux MBR Suite, spa bth (14' X 17'), glass encl free standing shower stall, soaking tub-dbl sinks-limestone counters, Groehe fixt, bidet, lndry closet-full sized Maytag W/D (gas), cust his/hers walk-in closets, MBR (15' X 24') 11 ft. ceilings, gas burn King of Prussia mbl FPL, Bradbury wall coverings. Next to MBR suite is an (8' X 18') rm for nursery, walk-in closet, small BR, extra storage. 4th Fl: 3 sunny rms for guests, storage, + a full tiled hall bth. 2 years pre-paid parking with acceptable offe

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19106 (19106)

Zoning RM1

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other, Attic

Basement Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance

Interior

Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Gas, Radiator

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type Marble, Gas/Propane

Equipment Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Fireplace N

Appliance Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Upper Floor, Basement

Exterior

Utilities Available Cable TV

Water Access N

Roof Type Pitched,Shingle

Accessibility None

Garage N

Building

Lot Description SideYard(s)

Story 3+

Foundation Stone, Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories 3+

Additional Building Above Grade

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 051063200

Ownership Fee Simple

Security Features Security System

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