247 S Van Pelt St, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
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247 S Van Pelt St,PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
$2,000,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,297 sq. ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
Listed by:bruce benjamin
Office:compass pennsylvania, llc.
MLS#:PAPH2495752
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$2,000,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$870.7
About this home
Tasteful, Elegant Carriage Home on a storybook block in Rittenhouse Square. Meticulous, thoughtful renovation that left no detail unconsidered. Tiled entry hall and full bedroom and bath suite on the ground floor. This flexible space is a wonderful guest suite or fold up the Murphy bed and use this area as a den or office. A garage with two car lift as well as plenty of storage completes this floor.
The second floor reveals the perfect entertaining space. This is truly a great room with wide plank white oak floors and dramatic oversized steel casement windows front and rear bathe this floor with light from its East and West exposures. True Chef’s kitchen features custom wood cabinetry, Honed superwhite quartzite countertops, Liebherr Refrigerator, 5 burner Bosch cooktop, Miele built in coffee system.
On the third floor is the primary suite with a large marble bath, soaking tub, frameless glass double shower, double sink vanity and radiant heated floors. The Bedroom has a built-in bed with night stands, a wall of custom cabinetry and a walk-in closet with full size stacking laundry. Access to the rear deck is at this level as well. The home has a sound system and intercom with video plus 2 zone HVAC. In addition to all the shopping, theatre and restaurants of Rittenhouse Square the property is 3 blocks to the Schuylkill River Park and Trail. Easy access to 30th Street AMTRAK station, Routes 676, 76 , 95 and the Philadelphia International Airport.
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Home facts
- Year built:1871
- Listing Id #:PAPH2495752
- Added:37 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 16, 2025 at 01:49 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Living area:2,297 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C
- Heating:90% Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1871
- Building area:2,297 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.02 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,000,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$870.7
- Tax amount:$21,818 (2025)
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