2217 MOUNT VERNON STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130

$1,275,000

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… Read More 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'' Cafe9; 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, Cafe9; 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. Pre-paid private parking until the end of the year. Shows beautifully! Read Less

Courtesy of Matt Greene, Coldwell Banker Realty [email protected]

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Last Updated

Apr 25, 2025

Property Type

Townhouse

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,213

Lot Size

0.04 Acres

Year Built

1920

MLS Number

PAPH2455154

30 Days Snapshot Of 19130

$472k

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-24%

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-52%

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Appliances & Equipment

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

Basement

Full, Partially Finished

Building

3,213 sqft living area, 2,857 sqft above grade (finished), 356 sqft below grade (finished), Built in 1920, Major renovation in 2024, Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse, 3 levels, Traditional, Masonry

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C, Zoned

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

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

Lot

1,538 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 21.00 x 75.00, 0.04 acres

Property

Historic, Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $4,229, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $5,383, Tax Annual Amount: $9,612, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Hot Water: Natural Gas

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