781 S 2nd St, PHILADELPHIA, PA

$4,600

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2

Beds

Baths

2,200

Square feet

0.02

Acres

About 781 S 2nd St

Designer like 150+year-old home known as "The Castle in Candle Court" is one of Philly's most unique homes in a garden courtyard setting. This home was completely remodeled just six years ago. It features 2200 Sq. Ft, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2 spacious outdoor decks and 1 car deeded gated parking. It offers open loft-like dramatic space. Perfect for the art collector. The large and inviting foyer opens into a 28-foot living room with soaring 22-foot ceilings with a huge skylight. A formal dining room with cozy sitting nook + a set of atrium doors opening onto the walk out two-level deck (perfect for dining al fresco). The eat in kitchen offers lots of cabinetry, high end appliances, copper backsplash, plus a large island and opens onto the deck overlooking the gardens. This first level is accented with good closet space, designer lighting, old Spanish tiles, hardwood floors, powder room, a comfortable family room with fireplace, a 15-foot window (with custom electric shade) allowing wonderful natural light + multiple large walls for art. The finished lower level makes for an office or den, and also has laundry, mechanicals and storage. The impressive wide floating stairs to the second level introduces you to the den/study/second bedroom. The main suite features high cathedral ceilings, reclaimed wood beams, closets and an arched door which opens onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the cobblestone walk. The spa-like master bath has an oversized walk-in sunken shower, a separate soaking tub, granite topped vanity with 2 sinks + extra closets and storage space and private toilet room. The atrium door on this level opens onto the wonderful large deck (perfect for morning coffee or evening snacks). This Jewel has been freshly painted inside and out. ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD QUEEN VILLAGE: Either you found it by thorough research or plain luck. IT IS THE BEST. Also found in the Blue-Ribbon School Meredith Catchment.

Features of 781 S 2nd St

MLS® # PAPH2407854
Price $4,600
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1.50
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 2,200
Acres 0.02
Year Built 1915
Type Residential Lease
Sub-Type End of Row/Townhouse
Style Other
Status Active

Community Information

Address 781 S 2nd St
Area 19147
Subdivision QUEEN VILLAGE
City PHILADELPHIA
County PHILADELPHIA-PA
State PA
Municipality PHILADELPHIA
Zip Code 19147

Amenities

Amenities Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Parking Spaces 1
Parking Secure Parking
Is Waterfront No

Interior

Interior Features Floor Plan-Open
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Has Basement Yes
Basement Fully Finished
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
# of Stories 2
Stories 2 Story

Exterior

Exterior Brick and Siding
Exterior Features Sidewalks, Street Lights, Balcony, Deck(s)
Foundation Stone

School Information

District THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Elementary MEREDITH WILLIAM

Additional Information

Date Listed October 9th, 2024
Days on Market 65
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeBHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Contact Info(215) 627-6005

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