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Sold for $850,000
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    1740 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

    4beds
    2,196sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1915
    960 Square Feet Lot
    $860,700 Zestimate®
    $387/sqft
    $4,380 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $860,700

    $792,000 - $938,000

    $4,380/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to 1740 Catharine Street, a beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome in the heart of the Graduate Hospital. Located directly across from Marian Anderson Park and Pool, this home offers modern luxury, thoughtful design, and unbeatable convenience just steps from Center City Philadelphia. The first floor welcomes you with an inviting entry nook, leading into a sunlit living room featuring hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and newer front windows. A convenient powder room adds functionality, while the open-concept kitchen impresses with Caesarstone countertops, custom cabinetry by Philadelphia Woodworking, a Bosch gas range with exterior-vented hood, Bosch oven, and Fisher & Paykel French door refrigerator and dishwasher. The adjacent dining room offers a built-in bench, large bay window, and oversized sliding glass doors that open to a private rear patio—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. On the second level you'll find two spacious bedrooms with ceiling fans, hardwood floors, one with ample closet space and the other with spectacular light. The hallway includes a custom built-in desk, linen storage with drawers and cabinets, and a laundry closet with storage and shelving. The hall bathroom is a serene retreat with a custom double vanity, frameless glass shower, private water closet, and radiant heated floors. The third floor is a true primary suite level. The wide hallway includes a walk-in closet and an additional double closet, leading to a bright and spacious primary bedroom with pocket door, recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and dramatic skyline views. The luxurious en-suite bathroom features a frameless glass shower with deep soaking tub, a custom vanity, and heated floors. A fourth bedroom or home office opens to a sunny south-facing balcony—ideal for morning coffee or evening sunsets. Renovated top to bottom (2021), this townhome also includes modern systems such as 200-amp electric service, a tankless hot water heater, and a high-efficiency HVAC system (2018). The basement is unfinished with ample storage. Enjoy easy living with wonderful day-to-day flow, sweeping Center City skyline views and in a walkable location near parks, dining, shopping, public transportation, and much more. Don’t miss your chance to own this stunning, must-see home in one of Philadelphia’s most desirable neighborhoods!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    John S Duffy 610-667-6655,

    Duffy Real Estate-Narberth

    Bought with:

    Julia Holland, RS348651

    Duffy Real Estate-Narberth

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2538856MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Natural Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Tankless Water Heater
    Features
    • Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,196
    • Total interior livable area: 2,196 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,196
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 960 sqft
    • Dimensions: 16.00 x 60.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 301135600
    • Zoning: RSA5
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Other
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1915

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Subdivision: Graduate Hospital
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/9/2025Listing removed$4,500$2/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2549994 Report a problem
    10/30/2025Listed for rent$4,500$2/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2549994 Report a problem
    10/16/2025Sold$850,000$387/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2538856 Report a problem
    10/11/2025Pending sale$850,000$387/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2538856 Report a problem
    9/26/2025Contingent$850,000$387/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2538856 Report a problem
    9/19/2025Listed for sale$850,000+70%$387/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2538856 Report a problem
    12/7/2007Sold$500,000+334.8%$228/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/25/2004Sold$115,000+1302.4%$52/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/26/2002Sold$8,200$4/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,375 +69.2%$955,500 +35.1%
    2024$7,905 -22.2%$707,100 -20.1%
    2023$10,167 +28.6%$885,300
    2022$7,905 --
    2021$7,905 -2.3%--
    2018$8,088 -83.1%--
    2017$47,956 --
    2016$47,956 +534.5%--
    2015$7,558 --
    2014$7,558 $490,800 +2761.5%
    2012-- $17,152
    2011-- $17,152
    2010-- $17,152
    2009-- $17,152
    2008-- $17,152
    2007-- $17,152 +7.4%
    2006-- $15,968
    2005-- $15,968
    2004-- $15,968 +9.9%
    2003-- $14,528
    2002-- $14,528 +5.8%
    2000-- $13,728 +75.1%
    1999-- $7,840

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Graduate Hospital

    Nearby schools

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    • District: Philadelphia City

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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