255 Pine St

Philadelphia, PA 19106

$1,800,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,517 Sq. Ft.
$512 / Sq. Ft.
3,517
Sq. Ft.
$512
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/18/20
Closed 12/18/20

Description

Built in the mid-1700s, the rich history of this property will captivate even the most enthusiastic historian. During the American Revolution, prominent figures such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams frequented 255 Pine Street to pay Governor Thomas McKean countless visits. Meticulous and thoughtful updates have transported the property into the modern day while holding onto its enchanting historical charm. Enter the stately home and you...Built in the mid-1700s, the rich history of this property will captivate even the most enthusiastic historian. During the American Revolution, prominent figures such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams frequented 255 Pine Street to pay Governor Thomas McKean countless visits. Meticulous and thoughtful updates have transported the property into the modern day while holding onto its enchanting historical charm. Enter the stately home and you are greeted with 12 ft. trey ceilings, an abundance of natural light, a beautiful marble-surround wood burning fireplace, and rich wide plank pine floors. The 20 ft. wide corner property allows for a spacious open floor plan and windows on 3 sides promising abundant light. The dining room, large enough to accommodate a substantial gathering, is finished off with a spectacular chandelier that matches another in the living room, with both included in the sale. The renovated kitchen is complete with Wolf and Sub Zero appliances, custom cabinetry a marble breakfast bar that fits up to 4 stools and is complemented with a marble backsplash and limestone floors. There are pocket doors to allow the kitchen to be closed off or open to the living and dining spaces. The large window by the sink overlooks the beautiful back patio with two gardens, one of which has a sprawling hydrangea bush. The kitchen's welcome center, with built-in bench and hooks, provides a spacious entrance to the home from the garden or after parking in the private garage. This level also has a convenient powder room with lovely herringbone stone floors, a spacious and well organized coat closet, and is wired for surround sound and alarm system. Go up the second floor to find more high ceilings and the grand study with built-in desk, bookshelves, and cabinetry. This is the perfect place to work from home, with an attached deck providing a relaxing ambiance for the workday. On the same level, the breathtaking master suite houses a huge walk-in closet and ample room for a king-size sleeping arrangement with accompanying furniture. The updated master bathroom features gorgeous marble shower and marble topped double vanity. The third floor hosts a large bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings that can easily be converted into 2 bedrooms to make this a 4-bedroom home. This level has 8 spacious closets yes, 8! The lovely bathroom has a double vanity, glass enclosed shower, and jacuzzi tub. On the fourth floor you will find the third spacious bedroom suite with a full bathroom and another wood burning fireplace. The basement is home to the laundry, lots of additional storage, and an unbeatable wine cellar equipped with a separate split system for cooling and humidifying that is the ideal environment for almost 3,000 bottles of wine. This home really has it all: over 3,500 square feet, corner property with windows on 3 sides, dual-zone HVAC, garage parking, 2 outdoor spaces, large open rooms with lofty ceilings, an incredible amount of closets and storage space, as well as the fascinating history with all the modern amenities for the most discerning buyer.
  1. Listed by David Snyder • KW Philly
    P: (215)-360-3236 david@cclre.com
  2. Listed by Bridget Silver • KW Philly
    P: (215)-290-5765 bridget@centercitylistings.com

Property Details for 255 Pine Street

Tax ID Number
051179600
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
End of Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
4
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/17/2026 12:02 AM

Property Details for 255 Pine Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH913934
Days on Market124
Taxes$21,266 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1750
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,720 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square

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Building Information for 255 Pine Street

Stories4Residences-Year Built1750Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,720 SF

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Property Information for 255 Pine Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19106 (19106)
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: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,519,200
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $1,063,471
  • City Town Tax: $9,597
  • Land Assessed Value: $455,729
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: P60
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Tax Lot: 164
  • School Tax: $11,669
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
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: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 3
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,517.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 86.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Parcel ID: 905620
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 255 Pine Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 18, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH913934

$1,800,000—
Dec 9, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #687115877

$1,800,000

+4.4% / yr

Nov 1, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH913934

—
Oct 29, 2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH913934

$1,999,000—
Sep 16, 2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH913934

$2,099,000—
Jul 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH913934

$2,275,000—
Oct 26, 2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1001933996

$2,450,000—
Jun 25, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001933996

$2,450,000—
May 22, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #331097488

$1,250,000

-2.9% / yr

May 22, 2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004548190

$1,250,000—
Mar 9, 2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1004548190

—
Oct 17, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004548190

$1,595,000—
Mar 15, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240285164

$1,500,000

+18.1% / yr

May 3, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239713141

$1,100,000—
May 3, 2004

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH182770

$1,100,000—
Mar 9, 2004

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH182770

—
Feb 24, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH182770

$1,100,000—
Sep 11, 2002

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH612146

$998,000—
Sep 11, 2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH612146

$998,000—
Nov 23, 1999

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH378288

$800,000—
Sep 17, 1999

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH378288

—
Sep 2, 1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH378288

$799,900—
Nov 4, 1996

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH483430

$525,000—
Oct 11, 1996

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH483430

—
Aug 15, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH483430

$579,000—
Mar 30, 1992

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH432470

$450,000—
Nov 1, 1991

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH432470

$649,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/18/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH913934

$1,800,000
12/09/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #687115877

$1,800,000

+4.4% / yr

11/01/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH913934

—
10/29/2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH913934

$1,999,000
09/16/2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH913934

$2,099,000
07/11/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH913934

$2,275,000
10/26/2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1001933996

$2,450,000
06/25/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001933996

$2,450,000
05/22/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #331097488

$1,250,000

-2.9% / yr

05/22/2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004548190

$1,250,000
03/09/2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1004548190

—
10/17/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004548190

$1,595,000
03/15/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240285164

$1,500,000

+18.1% / yr

05/03/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239713141

$1,100,000
05/03/2004

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH182770

$1,100,000
03/09/2004

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH182770

—
02/24/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH182770

$1,100,000
09/11/2002

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH612146

$998,000
09/11/2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH612146

$998,000
11/23/1999

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH378288

$800,000
09/17/1999

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH378288

—
09/02/1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH378288

$799,900
11/04/1996

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH483430

$525,000
10/11/1996

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH483430

—
08/15/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH483430

$579,000
03/30/1992

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH432470

$450,000
11/01/1991

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH432470

$649,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 255 Pine Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$25,173 ($2,098 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,517 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,517 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,720 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1860ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN05-1-1796-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 255 Pine Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
McCall Gen George A School
Public - K to 8
Franklin Benjamin High School
Public - 9 to 12
Constitution High School
Public - 9 to 12
Academy At Palumbo
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
McCall Gen George A School
PublicK to 8

Franklin Benjamin High School
Public9 to 12

Constitution High School
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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