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Key Details
Sold Price $524,000
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,200 sqft
Price per Sqft $436
Subdivision Old City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2241310
Sold Date 08/21/23
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,200
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1728
Annual Tax Amount $6,266
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 1,028 Sqft
Acres 0.02
Lot Dimensions 15.00 x 69.00
Property Description
Would you like a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history on America’s oldest residential street? Then here is your chance. Welcome to 122 Elfreth’s Aly circa 1728 and considered to be one of the oldest homes in Philadelphia. Spanning almost 70 feet deep this lovely 2.5 story - 3 bedroom, 1 bath home still has the old American charm, many of the original details throughout plus an incredible landscaped garden area. Enter this one-of-a-kind home through the original Dutch door into a spacious living room area with beautiful historic windows, original wide plank wood floors, brick fireplace with original mantel and built- ins. The living room area flows directly to the den/sitting room (potential kitchen) with exposed beams, built- in cabinetry plus an original baker’s oven with tons of exposed brick. 2 side windows and a door leads to your own private urban oasis – an unbelievable huge and private landscaped brick garden area with breezeway. Incredible size for city living and the perfect space for dining Al- fresco. 2nd level: Original Colonial stairs introduce you to the next level where you will find an expansive bedroom with wide plank flooring, brick fireplace and a full and sizable tile bath with soaking tub and large window. Rear bedroom/work from home office with cathedral style ceiling, 2 skylights, original wooden shellac wall and two side windows overlooking the beautiful garden. 3rd floor: Large bedroom with cathedral style ceiling, wood plank flooring and 2 walk-in closets. There is also attic/storage space above this room. Lower level: Kitchen/dining room area with high ceiling, exposed beams and 2 original brick alcoves – the perfect setting for a potential wine cellar. There is also a window well plus extra storage space. Located in the heart of Old City, Elfreth’s Aly consist of 32 Federal style homes and is registered as a National Historic landmark. Owning a home on this historic cobblestone Aly is considered to be very admirable. Don’t miss out on this very rare find. Easy to show.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19106 (19106)
Zoning RSA5
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Den
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Baseboard - Hot Water, Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Brick, Non-Functioning
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Lower Floor
Exterior
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Parking Type On Street
Garage N
Building
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public, Private
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 052175200
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Jeffrey Block • Compass RE