Opportunity for development of magnificent single family home, or elegant condo conversion, rentals, professional offices, non-profit institutional use? 1878 elegant 7567 sq ft home of entrepreneur Barton Hoopes with 2080 sq ft living space carriage house (1732 Brandywine St). In Spring Garden Historic District, now used as offices in main house with 2 large apartments and parking in carriage house. Stunning original detail: 12'ceilings * mahogany/chestnut woodwork * strapwork ceilings * intricately carved fireplaces * interior shutters * original marble sinks * stained glass * pocket doors * more. Central to the Fairmount community; close to Phila Community College; in the midst of both professional and residential properties; 5 minute walk straight down 18th Street to Center City; on bus line; short walk to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Schuylkill River recreational resources. (Zoning CMX2: see "commercial" TREND description).
TownhomeProperty Type
1878Year Built
4,386 sq ftLot Size
$265Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Loretta Witt• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
4
Lot width
26 ft.
Lot depth
171 ft.
Lot size
4,386 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
7,567
Year built
1920
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Philadelphia County
APN
871000278
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
CMX-2
/CTR - BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY AREA
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Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use-2 District
The CMX-2, Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use district is primarily intended to accommodate active commercial and mixed-use development, including neighborhood-serving retail and service uses. The range of allowed uses is broader than the CMX-1 district
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Fifth District Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Industrial
Office
Research & development
Mar 4, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Perform minor construction work at the property in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Ensure all required pedestrian protection is in place prior to the start of work.
Remodel
Jul 23, 2020 • Final
Building
Perform a level two interior alteration with a partial change of occupancy classification to create a group day care for children. The work is located on the first floor of the rear carriage house as per approved plans. Separate permits are required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.