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.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Georgian
Year Built: 1899
Living Area: 9,000 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: MSC Retail, Inc.
Office Phone: (215) 568-2600
Listing Agent: Jacob K. Cooper
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 6
Total Bedroom Count: 9
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: On Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Benjamin Franklin High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Albert M. Greenfield School, Public District Grades KG-8
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: East on Locust from 17th Street, Left Side of Street
Municipality:
Philadelphia
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $3,450,000
Price Per SqFt: $383/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $36,102
Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $3.1M more than the Median Sold Price and $188/SqFt more than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: BRIGHT
MLS Number: #PAPH2232908
Listing Office:
Office Name: MSC Retail, Inc.
Office Phone: (215) 568-2600
Listing Agent: Jacob K. Cooper
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
7
/10
Albert M. Greenfield School
2200 Chestnut St
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
High School
2
/10
Benjamin Franklin High School
550 N Broad St
Distance between this listing and this school1.07 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Albert M. Greenfield School
2200 Chestnut St
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Russell Byers Charter School
1911 Arch St
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
Public Charter Grades PK-6
5
/10
Edwin M. Stanton School
1700 Christian St
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Independence Charter School
1600 Lombard St
Distance between this listing and this school0.28 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
6
/10
Universal Institute Charter School
800 S 15th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.56 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-9
6
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Christopher Columbus Charter School
South Building
Distance between this listing and this school0.90 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
2
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Benjamin Franklin High School
550 N Broad St
Distance between this listing and this school1.07 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs
142022 Chestnut St
Distance between this listing and this school0.24 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
5
/10
Freire Charter School
2027 Chestnut St
Distance between this listing and this school0.38 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $69,709. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1629 Locust St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1629 Locust St property is $3,450,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1629 Locust St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1629 Locust St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 1629 Locust St are: Albert M. Greenfield School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Benjamin Franklin High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $36,102 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1629 Locust St has 9 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1629 Locust St is 9,000 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1629 Locust St is 1899.
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This home is located at 1629 Locust St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19103 in the Center City neighborhood. This 9,000 square foot home, which was built in 1899, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 06, 2023 and is currently priced at $3,450,000.
In March 2024 more than 228 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 214 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 481 were sold below. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 4.6%. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 54 days, the median list price was $257,610.
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