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Key Details
Sold Price $845,000
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,232 sqft
Price per Sqft $261
Subdivision Queen Village
MLS Listing ID 1001780384
Sold Date 07/19/18
Style Straight Thru
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,232
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $8,729
Tax Year 2018
Lot Size 1,930 Sqft
Acres 0.04
Lot Dimensions 20X90
Property Description
228 Monroe Street ?Historically Certified Circa 1760 & Beautifully Restored.Found on a beautiful tree lined picturesque QV Block in the Meredith Catchment. It features 3200 sq.ft,lot size 20 x 90, 3 bedrooms + huge rear newly built addition w/ a full ba & a wall of French Drs overlooking the lovely garden. Enter this delightful hm into the parlor w/ wd burning fp, wonderful historic hand carved mantel piece w/ Pennsylvania Blue Marble Trim. The hall area opens into a side grdn walkway great for easy trash removal & bike storage, from there opening into the well-equipped kitchen w/ extensive cabinetry, SS App & Rare Brazilian H/W Counter-tops. Off of the kitchen is the formal DR, between the kitchen & DR there are 5 East facing windows allowing nice light t/o. There is a wonderful new huge addition, approx 700 sq. ft.separate from the DR by a set of pocket drs, the flooring is imported stone w/ radiant heat + a lg skylight atop lending good natural light. It also features a lg storage closet & beautiful new ba w/ therapeutic stone flooring, designer vanity & lg double full shower. This rm also has handsome custom built-ins & wall of French Drs which open into the lovely deep private English Garden accented by brick pavers & charming old brick wall w/ fountain. This rm would be perfect for an in-law or au pair suite or just a fab great rm. There is a lovely staircase off of the LR to the 2nd flr. The front main suite is Terrific, extra wide 3 windows across, featuring a wd burning fp w/ built-ins, beautiful hrwd flrs & a wall of closets.The hall area has 3 windows across & a full marble ba w/ skylight, double vanity & a linen closet.There is a bright & pretty rear br w/ cathedral ceilings, wd flrs, 2 windows aside & a lg South facing window overlooking a flat rf w/ planters & views of the neighboring green spaces. The 3rd flr is terrific ? A huge dormer br perfect for dorm rm or lg den, 2 windows (1 facing North & 1 facing South), large closets, wood floors, wood ceiling w/ roman numbered original beams & a terrific fireplace. There are 3 working wd burning fp's, handsome hrwd flrs t/o, lots of windows allowing good natural light, plenty of closet & storage space + a full basement waiting to become your favorite room, high ceilings, cement flrs + outside access w/ 4 lg alcoves perfect for a wine cellar, PR, laundry & tons of storage space. Great house, super location, close to everything, restaurants, shops, parks & the Ritz. Monthly parking close by
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19147 (19147)
Zoning RM1
Direction North
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Basement Full, Outside Entrance
Interior
Interior Features Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Air Filter System, Exposed Beams, Stall Shower
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Brick, Marble
Equipment Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Built-In Microwave
Fireplace N
Window Features Energy Efficient
Appliance Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Built-In Microwave
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Lower Floor
Exterior
Utilities Available Cable TV
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 3+
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Straight Thru
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools William M. Meredith School
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 023058320
Ownership Fee Simple
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
Financing Conventional
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Bought with Jonathan B. Barach • BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut