1629 Locust St Philadelphia, PA 19103
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About 1629 Locust St
Welcome to 1629 Locust Street, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire an architectural masterpiece by Horace Trumbauer. Built in 1902, Mr. Trumbauer masterfully designed this five-story townhouse for a sugar baron Edward C. Knight. This property is one of the few remaining contributions of Mr. Trumbauer to the architectural history of Philadelphia. In the exterior façade, Mr. Trumbauer incorporated bold design elements of 18th Century French architecture, such as wrought iron gates created by Samuel Yellin on the front door, windows and balconies. The interior of the Knight Residence is truly exquisite with the most prominent design feature being the elliptical Carrara marble staircase with an elegant iron railing that rises four stories to an oeil-de-boeuf skylight. The second floor is comprised of two Louis XV style salon rooms, which currently serve as meeting rooms. These rooms feature elaborate bronze mounts with arched windows and molded plaster rondels. The third and fourth floors are also elegantly designed in Louis XVI style. The fifth floor, which previously served as the butler's room, is connected to the fourth floor by an interior spiral wooden staircase. With generous CMX-3 zoning, this property provides a blank canvas for occupancy and redevelopment by either an investor or occupant. The location on beautiful tree-lined Locust Street is reminiscent of the opulence and elegance of old-world Philadelphia.
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- MLS Number: PAPH2232908
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: MSC Retail, Inc.
- Office Phone: (215) 568-2600
- Listing Agent: Jacob K. Cooper
- Agent Phone: (215) 813-3784
- Agent Email: jcooper@hellomsc.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,579,100 | $36,102 |
| 2022 | $2,579,100 | $36,102 |
| 2021 | $- | $36,102 |
| 2020 | $2,579,100 | $36,102 |
| 2019 | $2,510,100 | $35,136 |
| 2018 | $2,276,300 | $31,863 |
| 2017 | $1,620,000 | $22,676 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Samuel Powel Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.5 mi
•301 N 36th St
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.7 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
2.0 mi
•2230 S 8th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $69,709. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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H&M
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
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Chipotle
Starbucks
Boston Market
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Volkswagen
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Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
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About 1629 Locust St
This home is located at 1629 Locust St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19103 in the Center City neighborhood. This 9,000 square foot home, which was built in 1899, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2023 and is currently priced at $3,450,000.
In February 2025, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 154 sold above asking price, over 396 sold below and more than 166 were sold right at the asked price. Between January and February 2025, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 10.7%. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 59 days, the median list price was $268,469.