Come see this one of a kind Second Empire style historic brownstone in Spring Garden. The impressive entry with original stained glass foyer doors leads to the expansive living room with updated Cherry wood flooring, original marble mantle, and intact mahogany staircase featuring antique newel post gas light! Throughout this stately home you will find lots of original detail including stately entryways, original light fixtures and stored original wood parquet tiles. The first floor also has a large dining area with a powder room and an updated kitchen featuring Viking stove and refrigerator. The basement has been finished for easy refurbishing. Upstairs the 4 bedrooms and two baths could be expanded further with open deck areas. Outside of this semi-attached home is a lovely deck space off the kitchen and garden area that expands along the side of the house with an iron gated entryway. So many possibilities and a lot to work with in creating your dream home. **Tax appeal is in process for major reduction of property taxes. Update will be provided* **Full Home Inspection Report Available Completed by Seller*
Sold for $736,200
$736,200
1917 Wallace St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
4beds
3,660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1875
2,666 Square Feet Lot
$751,300 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$3,719 Estimated rent
Home value
$751,300
$676,000 - $834,000
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Original detailGarden areaIntact mahogany staircaseViking stove and refrigeratorOriginal light fixturesLarge dining areaOriginal marble mantle
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Listed by:
Nancy Houston 215-990-1161,
Keller Williams Philadelphia
Bought with:
Barbara Caccia, RS323213
Empower Real Estate, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2450238
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: Gas Water Heater, Instant Hot Water
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,660
- Total interior livable area: 3,660 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,660
- 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: 2,666 sqft
- Dimensions: 27.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 152087700
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Spring Garden
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2025 | Sold | $736,200+1.5%$201/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2450238 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Contingent | $725,000$198/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2450238 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000+131.6%$198/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2450238 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2000 | Sold | $313,000$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,033 +15.1% | $1,145,400 +15.1% |
| 2024 | $13,925 | $994,800 |
| 2023 | $13,925 +6.5% | $994,800 |
| 2022 | $13,076 | -- |
| 2021 | $13,076 +3.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $12,654 | -- |
| 2017 | $12,654 +29.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $9,786 | -- |
| 2015 | $9,786 | -- |
| 2014 | $9,786 | $699,100 +916.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $68,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $68,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $68,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $68,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $68,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $68,800 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $64,000 -17.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $77,888 +35.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $57,600 +20% |
| 2000 | -- | $48,000 |
| 1999 | -- | $48,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Spring Garden
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Waring Laura W SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Franklin Benjamin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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