Tucked away on cobblestoned Addison Street in the heart of Society Hill, this custom, contemporary sanctuary offers exceptional living where thoughtful updates meet modern luxury. Originally a two-story residence, the property was seamlessly transformed into a 3-story pristine four-bedroom, three-bath home in 2016 featuring a handsome travertine-accented facade, two-car parking, an EV charger, and dedicated storage. Note that there is no basement. Enter through the welcoming foyer past the coat closet into a spectacular 2023 open kitchen, designed around an oversized gathering island with premium appliances, including a Thermador range and convection microwave drawer. Beyond, the light-filled living room with an enticing glass-chip gas fireplace are expansive sliding glass doors that open to a private blue slate patio surrounded by high brick walls and lush landscaping. Outside amenities include a built-in planter, storage cabinet, gas line for grilling, and a cleverly disguised dog run with built-in drainage system. The second floor accommodates two spacious bedroomsone featuring an en-suite bath with a steam shower and double vanityalong with another custom hall bath plus second-floor stack laundry. The top floor addition includes a fourth bedroom for an ideal home office/nursery and large main bedroom facing the rear offers a walk-in closet plus double closet, alongside a custom primary bath complete with a large walk-in shower, double vanity, and private water closet, . Throughout the residence, enjoy two HVAC zones, a tankless water heater, rich natural light, and abundant linen and storage space. Situated steps from Washington Square Park, neighborhood dining, cultural landmarks, major medical centers, and public transit, live the ultimate Center City Philadelphia lifethen add massive convenience with a 20-minute drive to Philadelphia International Airportthis rare home is available for the first time in 17 years.
TownhomeProperty Type
1960Year Built
1,368 sq ftLot Size
$579Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Karen Joslin• Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
Society Hill, located between Independence Mall and the Delaware River waterfront, is a historic and residential Philadelphia neighborhood with brick rowhouses and cobblestone blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around 2nd Street and Pine Street, where candlelit restaurants, small galleries, and corner cafes line the sidewalks. The Society Hill Playhouse, Zahav, and Old City Coffee anchor local culture and daily rituals. Georgian and Federal facades frame pocket gardens and brick courtyards, while Society Hill Towers adds a midcentury counterpoint. Washington Square’s shaded paths set a calm, walk-first rhythm. Streets like Spruce and Delancey read like an outdoor architecture archive.
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Market insights
631 Addison St · $1,250,000
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,250,000
Median sale price in this area is $264,409. (79% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Combination kitchen and living area
Kitchen island
Drywall walls and ceilings
Not furnished
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the first upper level
Two bedrooms on the second upper level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (two on the first upper level, one on the second upper level)
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas oven/range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Stacked washer and dryer (upper floor)
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Laminate plank
Heating & cooling
Zoned forced-air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Masonry/stone fencing
Lot approximately 18 x 76 (estimated)
Urban location
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Flat roof
Main entrance faces south
Excellent property condition
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Two total garage and parking spaces
Two driveway spaces
Off-street parking via driveway
Paved parking
Electric vehicle charging station(s)
Construction
Masonry construction
Block foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Finished above-grade area as recorded by assessor
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric available
Natural gas available
Municipal trash service
Tankless hot water
Other
Pets allowed with no pet restrictions
Electricity and solar
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The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Center City Overlay District - Center City Residential District Control Area
Center City Commercial District Control Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Aug 19, 2016 • Final
Bp_additon
Construct a one-story addition on the third floor of an existing two-story attached structure. Replace the windows and facade on the first and second floors. All work must follow the approved plans.
Addition
Aug 19, 2016 • Final
Bp_mech
Install a new mini-split heat pump system and relocate the existing heating and air conditioning unit. Install new ductwork and registers for an addition.
HVAC
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19147
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Sun exposure
44/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 631 Addison St
$1,259,263
$9,263 over list price of $1.25M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $660K to $1.2M.