720 S Front St

Philadelphia, PA 19147

$400,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,190 Sq. Ft.
$336 / Sq. Ft.
1,190
Sq. Ft.
$336
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 3/26/21Virtual Tour
Closed 3/26/21Virtual Tour
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Basement
Master/2nd Floor Bedroom
Master/2nd Floor Bedroom
Computer Nook/ Mini Office in Master/2nd Fl Bedroo
Custom Closet
Bathroom
Bathroom
3rd Floor Loft Bedroom
3rd Floor Loft Bedroom w/ Laundry
Custom Ladder and Built-In Loft
3rd floor, additional Bedroom
3rd floor additional bedroom
3rd Floor Additional Bedroom
Green Roof/Roof Deck with Panoramic City Views
Green Roof/Roof Deck with Panoramic City Views
Green Roof/Roof Deck with Panoramic City Views

Description

Welcome to Philly living at its absolute best! 720 South Front St. is a home that comes with an unbelievably deep and rich history, it is one of the most walkable locations possible, convenient parking, fabulous interiors and a roof deck! And best of all, it is competitively priced with so many points of value! Located in Queen Village, one of the oldest and most historic neighborhoods in America, this home comes with an "Owners Manual" which lists every ownership (and the earlier tenancies) dating...Welcome to Philly living at its absolute best! 720 South Front St. is a home that comes with an unbelievably deep and rich history, it is one of the most walkable locations possible, convenient parking, fabulous interiors and a roof deck! And best of all, it is competitively priced with so many points of value! Located in Queen Village, one of the oldest and most historic neighborhoods in America, this home comes with an "Owners Manual" which lists every ownership (and the earlier tenancies) dating back to 1762, 7 years before the home was initially erected on this plot of land. It is also listed in the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. There is also an extensive research document titled " A Detailed History of 720 S. Front Street, Philadelphia" written for University of Pennsylvania graduate program in Historic Preservation/City and Regional Planning. Imagine having a detailed history of your home which goes back over 250 years! Now, imagine living in an exciting cultural hub where you can walk to places like Penn's Landing, Fabric Row, Fleischer Art Memorial, the Arden Theater, and shops on South Street, as well as top restaurants like Hungry Pigeon and Zahav. This home has a walkability score of 98 on walkscore.com as well as very high bike and transit scores. Enter this home to a living room with beautiful wood details such as built-in bookcases and crown molding. Gorgeous well-maintained hardwood floors throughout. Enter this modern updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertop. Sliding glass door at rear of kitchen for outdoor storage spot perfect for bike storage and for keeping garbage bins. Head up to the second level where the master bedroom is located. In this room, there is a closet-converted office nook, perfect for working from home. Out of these eastward facing windows, you can look out and see the Delaware River! Just outside of the room there is a custom closet and a lovely updated bathroom. Up the stairs to the top level, You will find two more rooms. You enter into a bedroom with a custom, built-in loft bed with ladder. Stacked washer and dryer are in this room as well beneath the loft. Step up to an additional room on the other side of a sliding barn door which is perfect as a bedroom, den, office or studio. There’s a iron spiral staircase in this room that leads up to the green roof which is the cherry on top of this already sweet and delightful home. Up on this roof deck you can enjoy panoramic views of the city while entertaining, enjoying a sunset or the city lights at night or even viewing Penn's landing fireworks! With Philadelphia Veterans Memorial Park located directly across the street from this home there is ample parking available with a PPA parking permit which allows you to park in any of the spaces with no time limit. This park area is also perfect for dog walking, exercising and outdoor gatherings. This address is part of the highly desired Meredith School Catchment area. With this home, you can truly have it all!
  1. Listed by Briana M Cannon • Realty Mark Associates-CC
    P: (267)-237-5337 icannonwillsellphilly@gmail.com

Property Details for 720 South Front Street

Tax ID Number
023093300
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Trinity
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/25/2022 04:27 AM

Property Details for 720 South Front Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH985236
Days on Market2
Taxes$4,897 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.01 AC / 384 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Building Information for 720 South Front Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1925Lot Size0.01 AC / 384 SF

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Property Information for 720 South Front Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: WILLIAM M. MEREDITH SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: WILLIAM M. MEREDITH SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: HORACE FURNESS (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $349,800
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $244,860
  • City Town Tax: $2,210
  • Land Assessed Value: $104,940
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Tax Lot: 282
  • School Tax: $2,687
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $8,000
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
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: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,190.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 12.00 x 32.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 889019
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • 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: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Other
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 720 South Front Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #696543420

$400,000

+3.2% / yr

Mar 26, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH985236

$400,000—
Feb 11, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH985236

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #696543420

$400,000

+3.2% / yr

03/26/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH985236

$400,000
02/11/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH985236

—

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Public Records for 720 South Front Street

Taxable ValueLand$73,600Additions$294,600Total$368,200
Tax Record2025$5,154 ($430 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt915 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt915 SqFtStories3Lot Size384 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1925ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN02-3-0933-00

Schools near 720 South Front Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Meredith William M School
Public - K to 8
Furness Horace High School
Public - 9 to 12
Widener Memorial School
Public - K to 12
Middle Years Alternative School
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Meredith William M School
PublicK to 8

Furness Horace High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public5 to 8

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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