Architecturally unique Minimalist townhouse built 2005. Designed by Janice Woodcock & Associates of Old City, Philadelphia. This Glass Curtain Wall Facade, 4 story home, is located on the cobblestone alley behind historic Christ Church and the Arden Theater, both are pillars of the Old City community. 1st Floor: Mixed use space. Entrance to house and 2 car temperature controlled tandem garage. Mirrored Gym/Yoga studio. Big Ass Haiku Fan. Full Bath. Lots of storage space, generous (1,000+ bottles) Wine Cellar with N’finity SC3000 Whisperkool climate control system. Murphy bed for overnight guests. 2nd Floor: Main living space consists of central atrium soaring 40’ to top of 12’ skylight. The translucent stairs wrapping around this space lead all the way to the 3rd Floor. Living room on this floor has 22’ H window facing the street below. The floors are 3/4" solid wood “Character Hickory”. Kitchen/Dining areas are on alternate side of central atrium. Lacquered Cherry cabinetry and Viking appliances throughout. Counter tops and Island are black granite. There is a powder room off of the atrium, and sliding glass doors lead to a small deck off of the dining area where you can grow herbs, cook your dinner on a real charcoal grill, or simply enjoy a glass of wine. 3rd Floor: Cosy loft seating area with gas fireplace looks down into the 2nd floor living room, and directly out to the same 22’ glass curtain wall. On the alternate side of the open central atrium are two bedrooms and a full bath in between. These rooms could also be used as offices, or dens. 4th Floor: Primary Bedroom Suite constitutes the entire 4th floor. The bed chamber has a floor to ceiling window (which completes the “curtain wall effect from the exterior) with a vivid view of the Christ Church steeple. The hallway leading to the walk in closets, laundry room and full bath with oversized shower, passes along the open central atrium just beneath the large skylight. The natural light in this space is wonderful. The bath chamber also boasts a free standing soaking bathtub and acres of Calacata Borghini Carrara marble tile. Rooftop Deck: Reached by hardwood stairs from 4th floor. Great views of the Christ Church Steeple, Ben Franklin Bridge, and the U.S. Customs House *Some photos are virtually staged
Under contract
Price cut: $25K (5/13)
$1,500,000
218 Church St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
3beds
3,450sqft
Townhouse
Built in 2005
1,278 Square Feet Lot
$1,444,500 Zestimate®
$435/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Big ass haiku fanFree standing soaking bathtubGlass curtain wall facade
- 102 days |
- 808 |
- 56 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alon Seltzer 215-915-2000,
Compass RE 2674358015,
Listing Team: The Seltzer Group At Compass Re
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2594570
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,450
- Total interior livable area: 3,450 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,450
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Inside Entrance, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four and One Half
- Stories: 4.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,278 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 87.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 052143310
- Zoning: CMX3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Old City
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $435/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,749,100
- Annual tax amount: $24,483
- Date on market: 3/25/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,444,500
$1.37M - $1.52M
$5,404/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2026 | Contingent | $1,500,000$435/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $1,500,000-1.6%$435/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $1,525,000-1.6%$442/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Price change | $1,550,000-1.6%$449/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000-1.3%$457/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Listing removed | $1,595,000$462/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+24.6%$462/sqft |
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| 1/17/2013 | Sold | $1,280,000-11.7%$371/sqft |
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| 4/10/2012 | Price change | $1,450,000-19.4%$420/sqft |
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| 12/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000$522/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,484 +20.4% | $1,749,100 +20.4% |
| 2024 | $20,331 -21.5% | $1,452,400 -21.5% |
| 2023 | $25,896 +60.4% | $1,850,000 |
| 2022 | $16,149 | -- |
| 2021 | $16,149 +3.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $15,629 | -- |
| 2017 | $15,629 +23.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $12,688 | -- |
| 2015 | $12,688 | -- |
| 2014 | $12,688 | $906,400 +529.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $144,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $144,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Old City
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10McCall Gen George A SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Franklin Benjamin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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