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708 N 5TH ST Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,350,000
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,749 sqft
Price per Sqft $234
Subdivision Northern Liberties
MLS Listing ID PAPH2099230
Sold Date 07/01/22
Style Contemporary,Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,746
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1870
Annual Tax Amount $12,973
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 3,205 Sqft
Acres 0.07
Lot Dimensions 23.00 x 139.00
Property Description
Beautiful 150-year-old Victorian home recently updated with all modern features. This home is ideal for a young family looking to engage with all the city has to offer while being able to retreat home to a large, private residence. All bedrooms are spacious, each with an en suite bath. Huge au pair suite on the top floors with private living/kitchen, making it ideal for a live-in nanny or extended guest visits. Plenty of options for office space and loads of recreation areas for kids and entraining. Large backyard, home gym, and 1 year of pre-paid, gated parking
A wonderful blend of restoration & modernization, every feature in this home is larger, taller & more spacious with immense windows throughout, bathing the home in natural light. Huge Lot (20 ft by 139 feet) allowing for a large rear yard & side yard with side alley access. Gated Parking a mere 1.5 blocks away + easy street parking.
Enter up an original grand marble exterior stair, through recreated solid wood twin doors into a grand vestibule/mud room. 1st FLOOR: The grand Parlor space features an original marble fireplace, ample room for a baby grand piano & living room space for family gathering & entertaining. Proceeding to the rear, encounter the original grand staircase with original walnut handrails and spindles. To the right is a large Powder Room, additional closet space and side yard access. Large 8-10 person Dining Room with a fireplace. Kitchen features modern cabinetry, soapstone counters, multiple high-end Stainless-Steel Appliances (oversized refrigerator, double ovens, microwave & convection oven, wine fridge, dishwasher, garbage disposal) ample storage, formal panty room & large island with seating for 4. A casual sun/media room finishes the first floor blending indoor/outdoor living. Lastly, experience the rare, large urban backyard with room for an array of options.
2ND FLOOR: Huge front bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. Rear Primary Bedroom is a veritable residence on its own! Featuring an original marble fireplace, custom integrated king-sized bedframe, rear double-height lounge with rear deck access and spiral staircase to a 3rd floor loft used as a office/nursery. Moving in the other direction, step up to a walk-through closet, newly upgraded marble Primary bath with huge shower room, free-standing tub, double vanity, water closet & adjoining 2-way laundry room.
3rd FLOOR: Enormous front au pair Suite with modern fireplace, walk-in closet, laundry space and full bath. Rear Bedroom with walk-through closet, en-suite bath and rear access to primary bedroom loft suite.
4th FLOOR: the au pair suite continues up a private staircase to a living room with exposed brick wall, private outdoor space with skyline views, half bath, and custom stainless steel kitchen with Sub-Zero fridge and freezer.
LOWER LEVEL: large finished front space with a bar (currently a child reading area) and closet space. Rear is semi-finished with workshop, mechanicals and space for storage and home gym.
PARKING: secure, 2 CAR gated parking at Hoffman & Brown Streets (one year pre-paid @ $250/mo/spot).
Incredible Location, walking distance to parks, lifestyle, restaurants, bars, community centers. Rare Opportunity to own a late 19c. Mansion. Property has been meticulously maintained and improved during ownership. See attached List of Improvements & Maintenance Log.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19123 (19123)
Zoning RSA5
Direction East
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Media Room
Basement Full, Fully Finished
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, WhirlPool/HotTub, 2nd Kitchen, Wet/Dry Bar, Dining Area
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Equipment Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor, Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio(s), Balcony
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Architectural Shingle,Flat
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s), Patio(s), Balcony
Parking Type Off Site
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Rear Yard
Story 4
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary, Victorian
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 056238600
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Security System
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with James Armstrong • JG Real Estate LLC