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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,700 sqft
Price per Sqft $365
Subdivision Society Hill
MLS Listing ID PAPH2674000
Style Straight Thru
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 6,700
Year Built 1843
Available Date 2026-10-07
Annual Tax Amount $3,499
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 2,568 Sqft
Acres 0.06
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Step inside to discover a multi-story atrium and circular openings that draw natural light deep into the home, creating a sense of openness and vertical flow through every level — a striking architectural gesture rarely found in a home of this era. Original marble facing, fine woodwork, interior shutters, and historic detailing have been preserved wherever possible, alongside exposed wood beams, wood floors throughout, and two wood-burning fireplaces that lend warmth and character to the interiors. A rare residential elevator serves the primary floors, offering long-term accessibility within a home of remarkable historic integrity.
Currently configured as an elegant triplex, the home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1 half bath distributed across the four floors and basement — well-proportioned living spaces with flexibility rarely found in a property of this stature.
Beyond the interiors, a walled and deep rear garden and terrace create a true sanctuary — a private outdoor retreat in the heart of the city, featuring slate salvaged from the original sidewalk during the 1960s streetscape renewal, a tangible link to the neighborhood's storied preservation history.
234 S 3rd Street presents three compelling paths forward for its next owner:
Restore as a single, grand Society Hill residence — reclaim the full scale and grandeur of this landmark home as an extraordinary single-family showplace.
Maintain a high-end multi-unit configuration — up to three refined residences, ideal for multi-generational living or investment income.
Pursue a prime luxury condo conversion — capitalize on Society Hill's premium market with individually sold luxury units in a building of unmatched historic significance.
Steps from the Delaware River waterfront, Independence National Historical Park, and the cobblestone streets of Society Hill, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a true piece of American architectural history — and to write its next chapter.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19106 (19106)
Zoning CMX3
Rooms
Basement Full
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Elevator, Exposed Beams, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Wood Floors, Primary Bath(s)
Hot Water Electric
Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Brick, Wood
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Has Laundry
Exterior
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 4
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 6700
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Straight Thru
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 888046639
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 6700
Special Listing Condition Standard
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