1629 Locust St, PHILADELPHIA

$3,450,000

0 Beds
0 Baths
9,000 Sqft
.05 Acres
0 Garages

Welcome to 1629 Locust Street, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire an architectural masterpiece by Horace Trumbauer. Built in 1902, Mr. Trumbauer masterfully designed this five-story townhouse for a sugar baron Edward C. Knight. This property is one of the few remaining contributions of Mr. Trumbauer to the architectural history of Philadelphia. In the exterior faade, Mr. Trumbauer incorporated bold design elements of 18th Century French architecture, such as wrought iron gates created by Samuel Yellin on the front door, windows and balconies. The interior of the Knight Residence is truly exquisite with the most prominent design feature being the elliptical Carrara marble staircase with an elegant iron railing that rises four stories to an oeil-de-boeuf skylight. The second floor is comprised of two Louis XV style salon rooms, which currently serve as meeting rooms. These rooms feature elaborate bronze mounts with arched windows and molded plaster rondels. The third and fourth floors are also elegantly designed in Louis XVI style. The fifth floor, which previously served as the butler's room, is connected to the fourth floor by an interior spiral wooden staircase. With generous CMX-3 zoning, this property provides a blank canvas for occupancy and redevelopment by either an investor or occupant. The location on beautiful tree-lined Locust Street is reminiscent of the opulence and elegance of old-world Philadelphia.

Essential Information
MLS® #PAPH2045448
Price$3,450,000
Bathrooms0.00
Square Footage9,000
Acres0.05
Year Built1899
TypeCommercial Sale
Sub-TypeOffice
StatusActive
Community Information
Address1629 Locust St
Area19103
CityPHILADELPHIA
CountyPHILADELPHIA-PA
StatePA
MunicipalityPHILADELPHIA
Zip Code19103
Interior
HeatingHot Water
CoolingCentral A/C
District

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Additional Information
ZoningCMX3
Listing Details
OfficeMSC Retail, Inc.
Office Contact2155682600
Property History
Price Reduced from $3,950,000 to $3,450,000
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Listing information last updated on January 10th, 2025 at 6:50pm EST.

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