781 S 2Nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3426 $899,000

Interior Sq. Ft: 2,200
Acreage:
Age:110 years
Style:
Other
Subdivision: Queen Village
Design/Type:
End of Row/Townhouse
Description
Designer like 150+year-old home known as "The Castle in Candle Court" is one of Philly's most unique homes in a garden courtyard setting. This home was completely remodeled approximately ten years ago. It features 2200 Sq. Ft, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2 spacious outdoor decks and 1 car deeded gated parking. It offers open loft-like dramatic space. Perfect for the art collector. The large and inviting foyer opens into a 28-foot living room with soaring 22-foot ceilings with a huge skylight. A formal dining room with cozy sitting nook + a set of atrium doors opening onto the walk out two-level deck (perfect for dining al fresco). The eat in kitchen offers lots of cabinetry, high end appliances, copper backsplash, plus a large island and opens onto the deck overlooking the gardens. This first level is accented with good closet space, designer lighting, old Spanish tiles, hardwood floors, powder room and a separate comfortable family room with fireplace. A 15-foot window (with custom electric shade) allowing wonderful natural light + multiple large walls for art. The impressive wide floating stairs to the second level introduces you to the den/study/second bedroom. The main suite features high cathedral ceilings, reclaimed wood beams, closets and an arched door which opens onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the cobblestone walk. The spa-like master bath has an oversized walk-in sunken shower, a separate soaking tub, granite topped vanity with 2 sinks + extra closets and storage space and a private water closet. The atrium door on this level opens onto a second wonderful large deck (perfect for morning coffee or evening snacks). The finished lower level makes for an office or den, and also has laundry, mechanicals and storage. This Jewel has been freshly painted inside and out. ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD QUEEN VILLAGE: Either you found it by thorough research or plain luck. IT IS THE BEST. Also found in the Blue-Ribbon Award Winning Meredith Catchment. Make your appointment today.
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Elem. School: Meredith William
Features
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Lower Floor Laundry
Garage/Parking
Off Street, Other, Secure Parking
Interior
Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Fully Finished Basement, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Non-Functioning Fireplace
Exterior
Stone Foundation, Brick Exterior, Balcony, Deck(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
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Public Elementary (101 schools)
Public Middle (20 schools)
Public High (49 schools)
Private (72 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19147), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 30
- Average salary of people in this community: $73,640
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 23,999
- Household Size (ppl): 2.20
- Households w/ Children: 35%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 9,584 (48.7%)
- Rented: 7,806 (39.6%)
- Vacant: 2,305 (11.7%)
- Total: 19,695
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
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Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 4.4%
- Some High School: 5.2%
- High School Graduate: 15.3%
- Some College: 9.8%
- Associate Degree: 3.7%
- Bachelor's Degree: 31.7%
- Graduate Degree: 30.0%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $81,519
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $943
- One Bedroom: $1,172
- Two Bedroom: $1,625
- Three Bedroom: $1,893
- Four Bedroom: $1,219
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