This mid century modern Society Hill townhome with PARKING combines beautiful architecture, historic location, and convenience. Designed by world renowned architect I. M. Pei, the light and flow of this home center around the iconic circular staircase, illuminating the entire house from the skylight above. With multiple options for living spaces, this rare find is awaiting your personal design touches, updates, and furnishings, and is ready to be customized into a magnificent residence. Step through the landscaped front gate into the inviting first level formal entry way. First floor features sitting room/den or breakfast room, kitchen with original details and updated appliances, half bath, and a formal living or dining room overlooking serene rear garden with a wall of glass sliding doors. Perfect for entertaining, the rear garden easily accommodates outdoor furniture, has a Koi pond, and also provides rear access to gated, secured parking, just steps behind your unit. Take the magnificent staircase up to the second level, which features two large living spaces with soaring ceilings and hardwood floors. Space in the front has a balcony overlooking the historic homes of 3rd Street and out into the city and features custom built-ins and a wood burning fireplace. The rear space, currently furnished as a den, has sliding doors providing wonderful natural light. Each of these rooms has access to this floor's full bath, and each could be used as bedrooms. Third level has two spacious bedrooms, both with fantastic closet space. The front bedroom is a master suite with custom walk in closet and tile bath that is filled with natural light from its own skylight. Rear bedroom has an entire wall of closets, and also features its own in-suite full bath with skylight. Spacious basement offers ample additional storage and laundry. A perfect city location - walk to historic attractions, restaurants, two movie theaters within a few block walk, parks, and the waterfront.
Listed by Jonathan Barach• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
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GreatSchools Summary Rating
6/10
McCall General George A School
Public, K-8 • Serves this home • 0.3mi
2/10
Franklin Benjamin High School
Public, 9-12 • Serves this home • 1.5mi
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237 S 3rd St is a 2,520 square foot townhouse on a 1,347 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. This home is currently off market - it last sold on April 25, 2017 for $920,000
How many photos are available for this home?
Redfin has 25 photos of 237 S 3rd St.
How much is this home worth?
Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $1,136,797
When was this home built and last sold?
237 S 3rd St was built in 1970 and last sold on April 25, 2017 for $920,000.
What is the rental estimate for this home?
We estimate that 237 S 3rd St would rent for between $3,914 and $5,768.
How competitive is the market for this home?
Based on Redfin's market data from the past 3 months, we calculate that market competition in Society Hill, this home's neighborhood, is somewhat competitive. Homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 65 days. Hot homes can sell for around list price and go pending in around 20 days. Compared to nearby markets, Society Hill is more competitive than Fishtown and less competitive than Fairmount.
The full address for this home is 237 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106.
What's the housing market like in Center City?
The Center City housing market is not very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Center City was $860K last month, up 3.3% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Center City is $457, up 6.8% since last year.