217 Catharine Street

Philadelphia, PA 19147

$1,485,841
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,188 Sq. Ft.
$466 / Sq. Ft.
3,188
Sq. Ft.
$466
per Sq. Ft.

Description

JUST WOW! Truly a rare find in Philadelphia! Gorgeous brick-fronted town home on one of the most beautiful blocks of Queen Village. With views of Mario Lanza park from the front windows, the main home features four bedrooms, two and and half baths and is situated on a property that runs from Catharine Street to Fulton. Behind the main home on Fulton Street (220 Fulton) is a fully restored guest quarters with a garage on the first level, and a one bedroom, one bath bi-level living space perfect for...JUST WOW! Truly a rare find in Philadelphia! Gorgeous brick-fronted town home on one of the most beautiful blocks of Queen Village. With views of Mario Lanza park from the front windows, the main home features four bedrooms, two and and half baths and is situated on a property that runs from Catharine Street to Fulton. Behind the main home on Fulton Street (220 Fulton) is a fully restored guest quarters with a garage on the first level, and a one bedroom, one bath bi-level living space perfect for an in-law suite or nanny apartment! This fully functional living space with it's own private gated entrance could also be ideal for an Airbnb or the ultimate "home office!" The beautiful gecko mosaic on it's wall gives the guest home an air of distinction on the cobble stone street and the owners affectionately have named it "Gecko House." Enter the main home through the beautiful double-doored entrance with it's arched glass transom where you will find a spacious and open living /dining room with a large brick fireplace and bright sunlit windows overlooking the park across the street. The home features original pine floors throughout. Glass French doors separate the kitchen from the living space and there is a powder-room located directly before the kitchen entrance. The kitchen is a chef's dream and features a six-burner professional gas cooktop and vent, double ovens, and is thoughtfully designed with ample storage and counter space. The kitchen has radiant heated floors and offers roomy, eat-in kitchen space! There is direct access to both the side patio and garage from the kitchen. Upstairs on the second level are three equally sized, spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. All bedrooms have original pine floors throughout, one bedroom features exposed brick and the front facing bedroom has a beautiful Pennsylvania bluestone fireplace. On the third level is the main bedroom with a large wall of closets, and a stunning bathroom with double vanity, radiant heated floors and a massive multi-head steam shower. At the top of the staircase to this level is the entrance to a fabulous two-tiered roof deck with a gas line, electric and water. Awesome views of the city and surrounding neighborhood abound from the mahogany wood decks. The guest home is an original trinity and houses the garage on the first level. Accessed with it's own entrance through a secure gate on Fulton Street, the second level is an open living room and newly added full kitchen complete with washing machine. Upstairs is a bedroom with fireplace and a separate, spacious full bath. All in all, the property features five bedrooms and three and half bathrooms. The home is highly energy efficient and has spray-foam Insulation in all exterior, basement and ceiling surfaces, a dual zoned high-efficiency heating and air-conditioning system and a high efficiency hot water heater. 217 Catharine is located in the highly rated Meredith School District and is close to many restaurants and an easy drive to Philadelphia's major highways and bridges. The home is directly across the street from the peaceful and serene Mario Lanza Park which contains a wonderful dog park.

Listing Agent

  1. Patrick Campbell

    Patrick Campbell

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 217 Catharine Street

Tax ID Number
022031510
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 09/10/2022 01:23 PM

Property Details for 217 Catharine Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH990914
Days on Market7
Taxes$14,624 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,637 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

Sold By Elfant Wissahickon Realtors

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Building Information for 217 Catharine Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1915Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,637 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,328 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,109

Property Taxes

$1,219

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 217 Catharine Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: MEREDITH WILLIAM (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: MEREDITH WILLIAM (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19147 (19147)
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: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,044,700
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $747,004
  • City Town Tax: $6,599
  • Land Assessed Value: $297,696
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Tax Lot: 35
  • School Tax: $8,024
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 3
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Lower Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Lower Level 3
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Lower 3, Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,188.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,988.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,188.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Basement Type: Other, Fully Finished
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 3-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 3-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 18.60 x 88.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 886685
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 5
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 217 Catharine Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 217 Catharine Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$15,468 ($1,289 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,988 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,988 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,637 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1915ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN02-2-0315-10Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 217 Catharine 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
Meredith William M School
PublicK to 8

Furness Horace High School
Public9 to 12

Academy At Palumbo
Public9 to 12

Constitution High School
Public9 to 12

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