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Justin Heath

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$ 1,275,000

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2217 MOUNT VERNON ST Philadelphia, PA 19130

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home, Townhouse

Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,213 sqft

Price per Sqft $396

Subdivision Fairmount

MLS Listing ID PAPH2455154

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,857

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1920

Annual Tax Amount $9,612

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 1,538 Sqft

Acres 0.04

Lot Dimensions 21.00 x 75.00

Property Sub-Type Twin/Semi-Detached

Property Description

Prepare to be astounded. A flawless marriage of visionary design and breathtaking architectural detail on legendary Mount Vernon Street in Historic Old Fairmount. Timeless curb appeal with solid brick exterior, carved double-door entry, elegant arched transom, solid limestone steps, classic dentil cornice. Majestic entrance vestibule with solid etched marble, layered crown molding, striking glass-sphere pendant, stately arched opening. Magnificent main living room with soaring 11' ceilings, sparking crystal chandelier, dazzling decorator fireplace with mirrored surround, refinished original mantle, custom rope detail, reclaimed wood. Custom floating staircase with 1.5” solid white-oak treads and sleek iron railings anchored by dramatic 2-story corrugated ceramic wall. Sizable formal dining comfortably accommodates eight guests with pastoral wallpaper and earthy exposed brick, powder room with designer wallpaper and floating lacquered sink. Spectacular dream kitchen with mammoth 10' island with breakfast-bar seating and teardrop pendants, 48” Café 10-burner matte-black range with brushed gold hardware, custom corrugated vent hood, textured emerald tile backsplash, double pull-out spice drawers, imported 170-year-old repurposed pantry doors with floor-to-ceiling shelves, hidden under-island drawers and cabinets, Café matte-black appliance package including cabinet-front in-island dishwasher, undermount sink with brushed gold gooseneck faucet. Relaxing breakfast room with additional cabinet and drawer storage, quartz coffee bar, mirrored backsplash, beamed ceiling, herringbone marble floor inlay, grand picture window. Second-floor first bedroom suite with original solid-marble fireplace, penny-tile inlay, shadowbox wainscoting, luminous bay window and nook, double closet with lighting and organizers, private luxury bathroom with floating quartz vanity, decorator mirror, deep soak tub and shower with frameless glass barndoor, artisan herringbone tile. Spacious walk-in laundry room with decorative tile and shadowboxes, hall bath with quartz vanity and storage drawers, chairrailing, towering walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling porcelain tile. Second bedroom suite with exquisite original mahogany built-in closets, arched mirror with ornamental millwork, refined linen wallcoverings. Third-floor third bedroom suite with extensive custom trim, custom double closets with glass doors and pull-out shelving, walk-in closet with shelves and hanging rods, sumptuous private bathroom with double-bowl vanity, hanging globed pendants, stunning walk-in shower with mixed Carrera marble and frameless glass enclosure. Ceiling skylight cascades shimmering sun rays onto all 3 levels. Fourth bedroom suite with beamed ceiling, opulent private bath with huge walk-in shower, glass partition, custom closet with drawers. Finished basement provides an additional 356 square feet of flexible living space, cavernous 29'x6' unfinished area offers abundant additional storage. 75' side patio with gated street access and 6' privacy fence, charming private courtyard with stone pavers and turf. New 200-amp electrical service, updated plumbing, dual-zone HVAC, new tilt-in double-pane side windows, recoated roof. Brilliant design combinations like nothing you've seen before located on arguably one of Fairmount's most prestigious addresses. Shows beautifully!

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19130 (19130)

Zoning RSA5

Rooms

Basement Full, Partially Finished

Interior

Interior Features Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C, Zoned

Equipment Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator

Fireplace N

Appliance Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Garage N

Building

Story 3

Foundation Other

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Philadelphia City

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 152069800

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Special Listing Condition Standard

Listed by Matthew Greene • Coldwell Banker Realty