2143 Locust Street
2143 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
$2,085,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
6,080 Sq. Ft.
$343 / Sq. Ft.
6,080
Sq. Ft.
$343
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
Description
Elegance. Style. Luxury. History. 2143 Locust embodies the height of sophistication among residential properties in Philadelphia. Located just a few blocks off of Rittenhouse Square, the original, 20' wide, 5200 square foot home was designed by legendary architect Charles Barton Keen in 1905. In 1973 it was purchased by renowned Cuban Modernist architect, Mario Romanach, who designed and oversaw a major renovation including the paneled living and dining rooms, modernized mechanical systems, and the...Elegance. Style. Luxury. History. 2143 Locust embodies the height of sophistication among residential properties in Philadelphia. Located just a few blocks off of Rittenhouse Square, the original, 20' wide, 5200 square foot home was designed by legendary architect Charles Barton Keen in 1905. In 1973 it was purchased by renowned Cuban Modernist architect, Mario Romanach, who designed and oversaw a major renovation including the paneled living and dining rooms, modernized mechanical systems, and the mosaic pattern, teak parquet flooring that runs throughout the home. After Mario and his wife's passing, ownership transferred to Mario's daughter, Philadelphia-based architect, Maria Romanach, who took her own turn at elevating the design and functionality of the property including a stainless steel and glass, skylighted kitchen; blonde oak built-ins throughout the bedrooms; updated mechanical systems, an elevator that accesses all 4 above grade floors, and a top floor nanny/in-law/guest suite. Entering the home through a spacious oak-paneled foyer with marble steps you will be welcomed by a sunny, south-facing living area anchored by a Georgian revival fireplace and the original, grand staircase ascending to the upper floors. Beyond the living area is the centrally located, stainless steel and glass Chef's kitchen with extensive counter, cabinet, and storage space augmented by high-end appliances and room for a breakfast table. The kitchen opens to both the dining room and the hall that accesses the living room. The dining room is extraordinary, featuring cherry wood paneling, a wood-burning fireplace, track lighting to properly illuminate artwork, and corrugated glass windows to maximize both natural light and privacy. Taking either the elevator or the stairs to the second floor you will arrive at a wonderful, washed-in southern light, 2nd living space or office. Lined with cherry wood paneling, the room also features built-in shelving and cabinetry, contemporary track lighting, and a wood-burning fireplace. Down the hall, towards the rear of the property, you will find a full bathroom and a walk-in closet with custom oak louvered doors and built-in cabinetry. The room at the rear was previously used as an art studio but is also the largest room among the many spacious rooms in the house. The opportunity is there to make this a 2nd-floor primary suite with an expanded, ensuite bathroom and expanded closet space (drawings available upon request.) The third floor consists of two large bedrooms, both with walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms. The fourth floor is a wonderful sun-drenched suite with a bedroom featuring a Stuv fireplace, walk-in closet, full bathroom, and a well-designed 2nd kitchen and living area with a 2nd wood burning Stuv fireplace. The basement is fully finished and adds another 800 square feet of living space. Used for the last few decades as an architecture office, and including a half bath and two wine coolers, this space has the potential to serve as a media room, gym, home office, playroom, etc. At the rear of this level are large windows and a door opening to the outdoor space in the rear of the property. Most recently used as a planting area and for wood storage for the 4 operable fireplaces and 2 Stuv wood stoves in the home, there is also an opportunity to install a deck for grilling and dining that would be accessible from the first-floor dining room. Every maintenance decision that has been made for the property over the last 50 years has been made with the highest design and architectural standards in mind, including a new, slate Mansard roof; heating, cooling, and electrical upgrades; and masonry conservation. Both move-in ready and an opportunity to augment the property to your own lifestyle, 2143 Locust is a rare opportunity to experience the best in single-family urban living that Philadelphia has to offer.
Listing Agent
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michael.garden@compass.comP: 215.500.2981
Property Details for 2143 Locust Street
Tax ID Number
082092000
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeInterior Row/Townhouse
StyleTraditional
Levels/Stories4
WaterfrontNo
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 04/10/2024 01:45 AM
Property Details for 2143 Locust Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2339058 |
| Days on Market | 43 |
| Taxes | $25,196 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 AC / 1,505 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
Location
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Building Information for 2143 Locust Street
Stories4Residences-Year Built1905Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,505 SF
Payment Calculator
$13,478 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$11,379
Property Taxes
$2,100
HOA Dues
$0
The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
Property Information for 2143 Locust Street
Location
Location
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: GREENFIELD ALBERT (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19103 (19103)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,800,000
- Year Assessed: 2023
- Improvement Assessed Value: $1,440,000
- City Town Tax: $11,370
- Land Assessed Value: $360,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: O70
- Zoning: RM1
- Tax Lot: 175
- School Tax: $13,825
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 3
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Study, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Full Bath
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Upper 3
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Skylight(s)
Room 5
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Upper 3
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Study
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Upper 3
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Level: Upper 3
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Upper 3
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2003
- Total Finished SQFT: 6,080.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,280.00
- Total SQFT: 6,280.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Elevators Count: 1
- Main Entrance Orientation: South
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
- Basement Type: Full
- Basement Finished Percent: 95.00
- Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 3-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 4
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 75.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 925679
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Parking Lot
- Parking Lot - # of Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Prepaid
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, 2nd Kitchen, Built-Ins, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Store/Office, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Elevator
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 6
- Fireplace Features: Wood
- Appliances: Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Accessibility Features: Elevator
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 2143 Locust Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 2143 Locust Street
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$27,342 ($2,279 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt5,280 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,280 SqFtStories4Lot Size1,505 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1905ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN08-2-0920-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 2143 Locust Street
This home is within Philadelphia City School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Greenfield Albert M School PublicK to 8 | ||
Franklin Benjamin High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Creative And Performing Arts Public9 to 12 | ||
Academy At Palumbo Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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