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  • $1,195,000

    2131 Saint James St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    5beds
    2,500sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1928
    1,742 Square Feet Lot
    $1,195,000 Zestimate®
    $478/sqft
    $6,111 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,195,000

    $1.06M - $1.36M

    $6,111/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Nestled in a quiet, award-winning, landscaped, garden courtyard oasis only steps from RITTENHOUSE SQUARE you'll find this 25ft wide, 2300+sqft, 4bed/3.5 bath custom home featuring GORGEOUS EXTERIOR FACADE, front garden, CUSTOM WINE ROOM and ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM CHEF'S KITCHEN! This historic townhome in the GREENFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT is 1 of only 20 homes on the unique mews located in THE ENGLISH VILLAGE (built in 1928). This move in ready, extra wide, home offers 4 bedrooms, study, finished basement, and two entrances - one in the village on Saint James and one in rear on Chancellor. Enter through vestibule into first floor featuring spacious living room, large formal dining area, and high end, totally renovated, chef's kitchen featuring custom wooden cabinetry, glass and stainless steel counters, large dual sinks, Sub Zero refrigerator, wine fridge, Viking gas range-top, Wolf steam and convection ovens, indoor gas grill, and Miele Coffee maker (espresso, cappuccino, coffee). Finished lower level offers finished living area, CUSTOM WALK IN WINE ROOM, full bath and CUSTOM IYENGAR YOGA WALL. The upper levels each have 2 large bedrooms and one full bath. Third floor features bonus room perfect for study, office, yoga room or Peleton room. Home also includes tons of closets/storage, cedar closet, built in hamper, and recently replaced historically certified Marvin windows and a new roof. Walk to Rittenhouse Square, Fitler Square, Shopping, Dining, Historic sites and River Trail. Easily walk-able to University of Pennsylvania, Drexel, 30th St Train station, and short drive to Airport and 676, 76, and 95. Cheap parking garage located nearby. Home was purchased by current family over 20 years ago from prior owners who lived there over 60 years! Rare chance to own a piece of history that is passed down from generation to generation. There is a non-mandatory $290 yearly fee for maintenance of garden. 2019-11-08

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Heat pump, Radiant, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Basement: Y
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 1,742 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 082081600
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    Condition
    • Year built: 1928

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Other

    Other facts
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • ConstructionMaterials: Brick
    • StoriesTotal: 3
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • ParkingFeatures: On Street
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
    • StructureType: Row/Townhouse
    • Basement: Y

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/24/2019Sold$775,000-3.1%$310/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/22/2019Pending sale$800,000$320/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Center City-Society Hill #PAPH816104 Report a problem
    10/17/2019Price change$800,000-5.9%$320/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Center City-Society Hill #PAPH816104 Report a problem
    9/19/2019Price change$849,900-4%$340/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Center City-Society Hill #PAPH816104 Report a problem
    8/22/2019Price change$885,000-2.7%$354/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Center City-Society Hill #PAPH816104 Report a problem
    8/2/2019Listed for sale$910,000+271.4%$364/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City W #PAPH816104 Report a problem
    5/26/1999Sold$245,000$98/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,298 +18.7%$950,000 +18.8%
    2024$11,198 -14.8%$800,000 -14.8%
    2023$13,150 +20.8%$939,400
    2022$10,888 --
    2021$10,888 +3.3%--
    2018$10,536 --
    2017$10,536 +141.7%--
    2016$4,359 --
    2015$4,359 --
    2014$4,359 +15.6%$311,400 +432.3%
    2012$3,771 $58,496
    2011-- $58,496
    2010-- $58,496
    2009-- $58,496
    2008-- $58,496
    2007-- $58,496 +7.5%
    2006-- $54,400
    2005-- $54,400
    2004-- $54,400
    2003-- $54,400
    2002-- $54,400
    2000-- $54,400 +30.8%
    1999-- $41,600

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    Neighborhood: Rittenhouse

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

    Source: The 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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