About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhouse at 229 RACE Street in Philadelphia, PA is listed for $1,250,000 ($358 per sqft). Built in 1850, the home offers 3,493 sqft of living space on a 0.04 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1850
  • 0.04 acre lot
  • 4 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

4 stories
2 full, 1 half
1850

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Exceptional INCOME-PRODUCING multi-family opportunity in the heart of historic OLD CITY. This BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED FOUR-STORY DUPLEX features two spacious residences under one roof and generates over $80,000 in annual rental income, making it an outstanding investment or future owner-occupant opportunity.

Rich in historic character, the property showcases exposed brick walls, wide-plank hardwood floors, restored original details, decorative fireplaces, custom tile work, soaring 11-foot ceilings on the second floor, and updated kitchens and baths throughout.

The first-floor bi-level residence offers approximately 2,000 square feet with a spacious open living area, custom kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, one bedroom and full bath on the main level, a fully finished lower level with additional flex space ideal for a bedroom, office, gym or recreation room, laundry, abundant storage, and a private rear patio.

The upper residence spans the second through fourth floors and features an OPEN LOFT-STYLE LAYOUT with hardwood floors, wood plank ceilings, a large eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms plus a flexible loft space, one full and a half bath, in-unit laundry, central air, generous closet space, and it's own private fenced patio.

Located in the heart of Old City. This location offers easy access to I-95, I-676, Route 76, Center City, Penn's Landing, Race Street Pier, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Jefferson, Cooper, and Pennsylvania Hospitals, acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, galleries, coffee shops, neighborhood markets, and Philadelphia's most iconic historic landmarks. A rare opportunity to own a TURNKEY INVESTMENT property in one of the city's most desirable and consistently high-demand neighborhoods.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$6,685/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$904
Interest$5,417
Insurance$365

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

229 RACE Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

OLD CITY

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

2nd KitchenBreakfast AreaBuilt-InsCeiling Fan(s)Combination Dining/LivingCombination Kitchen/DiningCombination Kitchen/LivingDining AreaEntry Level BedroomExposed BeamsFloor Plan - OpenFloor Plan - TraditionalKitchen - Eat-InKitchen - GourmetKitchen - IslandRecessed LightingWalk-in Closet(s)Wood Floors

Property Details

Construction

Masonry

Heating

Hot Water(Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhouse at 229 RACE Street is listed at $1,250,000 ($358/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $6,686 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1850, 0.04 acre lot, 4 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins.

This property is listed by Nancy L Alperin and can be reached at 2156200099.

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Nancy L Alperin

Agent at MAXWELL REALTY COMPANY

(215) 620-0099

Listed by MAXWELL REALTY COMPANY · View on Broker Site

MLS# PAPH2645586· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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229 RACE Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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