1629 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Philadelphia
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1629 Locust St,Philadelphia, PA 19103
$1,550,000
  • 7 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 10,000 sq. ft.
  • Townhouse
  • Pending
Listed by: melanie m stecura, linda knox
Office: kurfiss sotheby's international realty
MLS#:PAPH2623126
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,550,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$155

About this home

LUXURY PROPERTY AUCTION: June 17-30. Accepting Starting Bids Through 16 June. Starting Bids Expected Between $1M-$1.75M. Earn an incentive by 16 June. An extraordinary opportunity to own one of Philadelphia’s most architecturally significant buildings, steps from Rittenhouse Square. Designed in 1902 by Horace Trumbauer, architect of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the five-story Edward C. Knight Mansion was conceived in the 18th-century French Beaux-Arts tradition and has never lost its grandeur. The building’s most celebrated feature is its four-story elliptical Carrara marble staircase, crowned by an oeil-de-boeuf skylight. The façade retains its original ornate wrought-iron balconies and gates, crafted by master metalworker Samuel Yellin. Interior spaces are generous, light-filled, and adaptable. Commercially zoned and currently configured for professional office use, the property offers compelling mixed-use potential - whether repositioned for boutique hospitality, luxury...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1899
  • Listing ID #:PAPH2623126
  • Added:49 day(s) ago
  • Updated:July 16, 2026 at 07:56 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:7
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:5
  • Rooms Total:16
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Partially Finished
  • Living area:10,000 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C
  • Heating:Hot Water, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1899
  • Building area:10,000 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.05 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Beaux Arts
  • Construction Materials:Masonry
  • Exterior Features:Sidewalks
  • Foundation Description:Permanent
  • Levels:5 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,550,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$155
  • Tax amount:$29,451 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Amenities:Curved Staircase, Elevator, Skylight(s)

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