1221 Pine Street
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Description
Encompassing...You’ve walked by and wondered what is going on with this house. You’ve tried peeking through the windows to catch a glimpse of the pristine period details inside. You’ve imagined the colorful stories the walls could tell. You also read the Philly Magazine and Curbed articles the last time this home hit the market and kicked yourself for missing the chance to see inside. Now is your opportunity to see for yourself the magic that is the brick house on the corner of Pine and Camac Streets.
Encompassing both 1221 Pine and 343-345 S Camac Streets, this extraordinary home has a rich provenance and palpable soul. Built in 1829 by Joseph and Eliza Shoemaker to operate a drug store out of the first-floor front room, the home was later owned by author, William Albert Sinclair in 1908 where he penned the book, The Aftermath of Slavery as a member of the National Negro League, the predecessor to the NAACP. The home is now seeking its next steward to restore it to its former glory. Perfect for the purist, it boasts many of its original architectural elements including exterior gas lanterns, a slate roof, slat and plaster walls, delicate brass hardware, marble fireplaces and thick moldings. Added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places in 1962, the home remains a virtual time capsule.
The first floor features an entry vestibule with three large rooms with soaring ceilings and a half bath. The second and third floors offer an additional three rooms each and rough-ins for two full hall baths. The fourth floor is one large room with dormered ceilings, a crescent window and a door leading to the roof terrace offering sweeping views of the neighborhood and skyline. The basement boasts 10-12' ceilings and has its own entrance.
Then there’s the location. There's no denying the allure of Washington Square West, with its tree-lined streets and its access to delightful bistros, gourmet food shops, friendly cafes, fine restaurants, and local pubs. Situated in the heart of the theatre and antique districts and around the corner from the famous 13th Street restaurant corridor, you'll find yourself nestled in a picturesque oasis of classic ivy-strewn rowhomes and storefronts with tiny brick stoops, colorful doors, and shuttered windows flanked with potted planters. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to return one of Philadelphia’s most important architectural jewels to its original grandeur.
NOTE: The home is zoned RSA-5 and has a historic designation with the city’s Historic Commission. City records report 2,643 square feet but is likely well over 3,000 since the basement and top floor were both expanded (our floorplans list 3,477). Plans included.
Listing Agent
![Kristin McFeely]()
kristin.mcfeely@compass.comP: (215)-620-8726
Property Details for 1221 Pine Street
Property Details for 1221 Pine Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2319232 |
| Days on Market | 109 |
| Taxes | $11,726 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1829 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 AC / 864 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
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Building Information for 1221 Pine Street
Property Information for 1221 Pine Street
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19107 (19107)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $837,700
- Year Assessed: 2024
- Improvement Assessed Value: $670,160
- City Town Tax: $5,159
- Land Assessed Value: $167,540
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: O60
- Zoning: RSA5
- Tax Lot: 174
- School Tax: $6,566
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,477.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 3,477.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 54.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 906264
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Vhq7ZJPqHRU&brand=0&mls=1&
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.phillyhomecollective.com
Property History for 1221 Pine Street
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1221 Pine Street
Schools near 1221 Pine Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
McCall Gen George A School PublicK to 8 | ||
Franklin Benjamin High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Academy At Palumbo Public9 to 12 | ||
Creative And Performing Arts Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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