1261 N 26th St

Philadelphia, PA 19121

$637,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,688 Sq. Ft.
$237 / Sq. Ft.
2,688
Sq. Ft.
$237
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Priced below appraised value ! Elegantly renovated 3 bedroom 2.5 bath carriage house features extra wide garage parking , roof deck, white oak large plank floors t/o, Lutron Caseta wireless lighting , original exposed beams, custom closets, custom top down bottom up window treatments, solid oak doors, Polk audio built in speaker system, 4 x 8 skylight crowning the grand 3.5" oak tread custom staircase flooding entire space with an abundance of light. Enter the first floor through the spacious garage...Priced below appraised value ! Elegantly renovated 3 bedroom 2.5 bath carriage house features extra wide garage parking , roof deck, white oak large plank floors t/o, Lutron Caseta wireless lighting , original exposed beams, custom closets, custom top down bottom up window treatments, solid oak doors, Polk audio built in speaker system, 4 x 8 skylight crowning the grand 3.5" oak tread custom staircase flooding entire space with an abundance of light. Enter the first floor through the spacious garage or the ground level entrance into a light filled hallway leading to the exquisite kitchen. Porcelanosa European kitchen cabinetry, double waterfall white Macaubas Quartz countertop on 9 ft island with the best of breed kitchen appliances including: GE Monogram 6 burner stove, Miele dishwasher and "Frigidaire ProSeries" French door refrigerator, custom pantry. Open layout allows for ease of dining, entertaining or relaxing with spacious living room off kitchen. There is a bedroom with a large walk in custom closet and a custom bathroom with Porcelanosa cabinetry completing this level. The 2nd level features the master bedroom with custom closets and impeccable master bath with Porcelanosa vanities, Thermasol steam shower and stainless steel shower columns, working skylight. The upper level laundry with commercial Speed queen washer/ dryer is conveniently closeted into the master bath. There is a 2nd bedroom, half bath which border the open floating staircase leading to the generous living room area featuring a 50 inch linear fireplace and a magnificent 3D stone feature wall. Living room is already plumbed for wet bar to right of fireplace. The uppermost level features the 22 x 12 roof deck with plumbing hook ups, skyline views, outdoor speakers, security cameras and electric. This home has a high walk score of 87, with close proximity to Fairmount, 76, Center City, restaurants, museums and shopping.

Listing Agent

  1. Kathleen Walsh

    Kathleen Walsh

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    kathy.walsh@compass.com

    P: (267)-718-0908

Property Details for 1261 North 26th Street

Tax ID Number
291349810
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Carriage House
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/13/2022 12:23 AM

Property Details for 1261 North 26th Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1009975748
Days on Market31
Taxes$1,575 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,377 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 1261 North 26th Street

Stories2Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,377 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,469 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,338

Property Taxes

$131

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1261 North 26th Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19121 (19121)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Assessed Value: $112,500
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $78,750
  • Land Assessed Value: $33,750
  • Land Use Code: P30
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 301
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $2,500
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2017
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,688.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 2,688.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: West
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick
  • Roof: Flat
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 24X57
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 5584788
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Annually
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Roof
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1261 North 26th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 31, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2397400

$630,000
Jan 8, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1550605157

$630,000

-0.2% / yr

Dec 16, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2397400

Dec 2, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2397400

$645,000
Sep 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2397400

$650,000
May 19, 2024

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH2235938

Apr 12, 2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2235938

Oct 30, 2023

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PAPH2235938

May 20, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2235938

$699,000
Jan 15, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #1009975748

$637,000
Jan 6, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #638437141

$637,000

+19.9% / yr

Nov 21, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1009975748

Oct 22, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009975748

$664,000
Sep 20, 2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1002351020

$799,900
Aug 31, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002351020

$799,900
Aug 13, 2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1002199564

$799,900
Aug 10, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002199564

$799,900
Dec 29, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #485368911

$307,000

+2.4% / yr

Dec 29, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003627811

$311,000
Nov 14, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003627811

Oct 2, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003627811

$319,000
Dec 3, 2007

Closed

BRIGHT #1003602603

$260,000
Nov 26, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240504541

$260,000

+20.4% / yr

Oct 12, 2007

Pending

BRIGHT #1003602603

Apr 12, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003602603

$349,877
Apr 9, 2007

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000571721

$349,995
Aug 9, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000571721

$419,900
Jun 7, 2006

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000700327

$450,000
Sep 9, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000700327

$419,000
Dec 10, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239784574

$150,000

+197.8% / yr

Apr 22, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239709494

$75,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/31/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2397400

$630,000
01/08/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1550605157

$630,000

-0.2% / yr

12/16/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2397400

12/02/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2397400

$645,000
09/20/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2397400

$650,000
05/19/2024

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH2235938

04/12/2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2235938

10/30/2023

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PAPH2235938

05/20/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2235938

$699,000
01/15/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #1009975748

$637,000
01/06/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #638437141

$637,000

+19.9% / yr

11/21/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1009975748

10/22/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009975748

$664,000
09/20/2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1002351020

$799,900
08/31/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002351020

$799,900
08/13/2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1002199564

$799,900
08/10/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002199564

$799,900
12/29/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #485368911

$307,000

+2.4% / yr

12/29/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003627811

$311,000
11/14/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003627811

10/02/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003627811

$319,000
12/03/2007

Closed

BRIGHT #1003602603

$260,000
11/26/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240504541

$260,000

+20.4% / yr

10/12/2007

Pending

BRIGHT #1003602603

04/12/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003602603

$349,877
04/09/2007

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000571721

$349,995
08/09/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000571721

$419,900
06/07/2006

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000700327

$450,000
09/09/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000700327

$419,000
12/10/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239784574

$150,000

+197.8% / yr

04/22/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239709494

$75,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1261 North 26th Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$3,154 ($263 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,688 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,688 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,377 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1926ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN29-1-3498-10Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1261 North 26th Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Morris Robert School
PublicPK to 8

Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public6 to 8

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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