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135 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106
$789,000
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135 Elfreths AlleyPhiladelphiaPA19106
Property Description
A true piece of Philadelphia history. Built in 1771, it is located on the oldest residential street in America. This home with over 2800 square feet of living space and high ceilings is the largest on the street and features a beautifully landscaped 1400 square foot garden. The open space first floor layout consists of a living room, dining room, kitchen, library/guest room and wall of windows leading to the magnificent outdoor space. There are 3 oversized bedrooms including the master suite with a sitting room and den. Second and third floors each have a private deck and access to the garden. Finished basement includes a sauna and a full bath. The open floor plan is perfect for a growing family or a professional couple in need of a live/work space. The home's partition walls can easily be restored to provide five bedrooms; a grown family can use the top two floors as a duplex or in-law apartment with full kitchen and laundry; and entrances both through the house and privately through the gardens. ~The floors throughout are rare red heart pine floors, the original moldings remain. The fireplaces have hand-carved mantles and Valley Forge marble facing. There are modern features in the kitchens with new cabinets, granite counter tops and Bosch appliances. This home has been beautifully conserved. The private garden / courtyard is a perfect setting for large gatherings or intimate breakfasts and dinners. Must be seen to be appreciated. Contact the listing agent for a private showing.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 135 Elfreth's Alley
General
- Sold For: $789,000
- Taxes: $6,639 (2017)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- MLS ID: 1003628253
- Added to Site: 3, 457 day(s) ago
Business
- Includes: Land Only
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
- Interior Features: Sauna, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Fireplace(s): BrickFirePl
- Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Master Bedroom, Upper 1
- Primary Bedroom 2: Master Bedroom - Master Bedroom - Sitting Area, Unspecified
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Upper 3
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Main
- Laundry: Upper Floor
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Balcony
Parking
- Parking Features: Street
Location
- Area: 19106 (19106)
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Old City
- Subdivision: Old City
- Cross Streets: N. 2Nd St.
- Driving Directions: Olde City. Oldest residential street in America.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Structure Type: Townhouse/Rowhouse
- Construction: Stucco, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Square Feet: 3,348
- Sq. Ft. Source: Seller
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,848 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 500 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1771
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,395
- Lot Dimensions: 20 x 68
- Lot Features: SideYard(s)
- Zoning: RSA5
- Lot Description: SideYard(s)
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $277.03
- Tax w/Assessment: $474,300
- Tax Amount: $6,639
- Tax Year: 2017
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Staged Furniture
- Inclusions: Outdoor Furniture, Refrigerator, Washer And Dryer.
- Lot Number: 405
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Schools
Schools serving 135 Elfreth's Alley
School District:The School District Of Philadelphia
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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325 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | K-8 | 0.8 mi | |
550 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 135 Elfreth's Alley
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/31/2017
Sold
$789,000
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MLS
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135 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (MLS# 1003628253) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $789,000 on May 31, 2017. This property was listed by Thomas "Tom" DelColle from our Old City Office.Want to learn more about 135 Elfreths Alley? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Old City? You can browse all Old City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.