4900 Longshore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19135
$1,070,000
Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
9,300 Sq. Ft.
$115 / Sq. Ft.
9,300
Sq. Ft.
$115
per Sq. Ft.
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Description
Picture it: Tacony in the early 1900s. Industrialist Henry Disston, with his Keystone Saw Works, was hard at work creating a neighborhood rich in varied housing stock and green spaces along the Delaware River. The corner of Tulip St and Longshore Ave was the main business section of the neighborhood and architect John Ord’s towering red brick masterpiece, the Tacony Saving Fund Safe Deposit & Title Company was bustling. Designed in a monumental style intended to instill confidence and trust in their...Picture it: Tacony in the early 1900s. Industrialist Henry Disston, with his Keystone Saw Works, was hard at work creating a neighborhood rich in varied housing stock and green spaces along the Delaware River. The corner of Tulip St and Longshore Ave was the main business section of the neighborhood and architect John Ord’s towering red brick masterpiece, the Tacony Saving Fund Safe Deposit & Title Company was bustling. Designed in a monumental style intended to instill confidence and trust in their customers, the building housed the trust on the first floor, a community library on the second, and a lodge room for Tacony Lodge No. 600 on the third.
Presenting the present-day building, now one of Philadelphia’s finest examples of adaptive reuse, offering the most discerning buyer a glorious melding of old and new, industrial and cozy, vintage and modern. Built in 1893, this handsome red brick building boasts prominent, full-story Sullivanesqe arched windows spanning both facades with a modern entrance at the west end. A name plaque above the door harkens the past and the building’s former life.
Once inside, find everything you’d expect from such a commanding structure: sun-soaked open spaces, soaring ceilings, columns, steel beams, exposed ductwork and burnished metal. The patinaed hardwood floors, tin ceilings and vault honor the building’s previous lives and history and a freight elevator is a nod to turn-of-the-century industrial design.
At ground level, find a gracious floorplan filled with incredible architectural detail, yet uniquely suited to comfortable everyday living. Offering classic simplicity and vintage restorations, this main living floor has defined, cozy spaces while remaining open and loft-like. Here, a piano and music area take center stage against a backdrop of colorful art and plants. A gas fireplace in the corner reading nook anchors a cozy section of the room and provides a reprieve from the chill of crisp winter evenings. The kitchen is practical and functional with painted black flooring, open shelving, and a door to the beautiful side garden. The industrial shelving, paper lantern light fixtures, wide transom windows, and corner fireplace meld seamlessly into the design of the room. A cheerful light-filled bedroom with a gold tin ceiling, an office, and a full bath round out the floor. A full basement with laundry, a workshop, and elevator access add an additional level of workspace below.
On the second floor, find a creative’s dream. Statement arched windows line the south wall, flooding the floor with natural light. Formerly the Jack Costello Boxing Club, this space holds a rich history in the neighborhood. A wide-open blank slate with columns and soaring ceilings allow for endless uses: a workshop, painting or ceramics studio, and gym are just a few ideas. A guest suite with a full kitchen and half bath are open to allow light to bounce throughout the space.
The third floor is currently home to a full-service recording studio carefully designed around the principles of room acoustics. A state-of-the-art control room and monitoring station, soundproof isolation booth, and a spectacular live room with exposed ductwork and vaulted tongue and groove ceilings create a wow factor. Also included on the floor is a traveling musician’s guest suite complete with a kitchenette, sunny bedroom, an office, and a renovated full bath.
Nestled in the Tacony a historic neighborhood along the Delaware River, find a vibrant community with a rich history, industrial heritage, and a strong sense of civic pride. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016, the Tacony Disston District is distinguished by its large park and trail system and train access to New York and Philadelphia.
In a neighborhood rife with historic architecture, this adaptive reuse is an architectural marvel. A truly exceptional property with charm and thoughtful renovations in a soul-filled building.
Presenting the present-day building, now one of Philadelphia’s finest examples of adaptive reuse, offering the most discerning buyer a glorious melding of old and new, industrial and cozy, vintage and modern. Built in 1893, this handsome red brick building boasts prominent, full-story Sullivanesqe arched windows spanning both facades with a modern entrance at the west end. A name plaque above the door harkens the past and the building’s former life.
Once inside, find everything you’d expect from such a commanding structure: sun-soaked open spaces, soaring ceilings, columns, steel beams, exposed ductwork and burnished metal. The patinaed hardwood floors, tin ceilings and vault honor the building’s previous lives and history and a freight elevator is a nod to turn-of-the-century industrial design.
At ground level, find a gracious floorplan filled with incredible architectural detail, yet uniquely suited to comfortable everyday living. Offering classic simplicity and vintage restorations, this main living floor has defined, cozy spaces while remaining open and loft-like. Here, a piano and music area take center stage against a backdrop of colorful art and plants. A gas fireplace in the corner reading nook anchors a cozy section of the room and provides a reprieve from the chill of crisp winter evenings. The kitchen is practical and functional with painted black flooring, open shelving, and a door to the beautiful side garden. The industrial shelving, paper lantern light fixtures, wide transom windows, and corner fireplace meld seamlessly into the design of the room. A cheerful light-filled bedroom with a gold tin ceiling, an office, and a full bath round out the floor. A full basement with laundry, a workshop, and elevator access add an additional level of workspace below.
On the second floor, find a creative’s dream. Statement arched windows line the south wall, flooding the floor with natural light. Formerly the Jack Costello Boxing Club, this space holds a rich history in the neighborhood. A wide-open blank slate with columns and soaring ceilings allow for endless uses: a workshop, painting or ceramics studio, and gym are just a few ideas. A guest suite with a full kitchen and half bath are open to allow light to bounce throughout the space.
The third floor is currently home to a full-service recording studio carefully designed around the principles of room acoustics. A state-of-the-art control room and monitoring station, soundproof isolation booth, and a spectacular live room with exposed ductwork and vaulted tongue and groove ceilings create a wow factor. Also included on the floor is a traveling musician’s guest suite complete with a kitchenette, sunny bedroom, an office, and a renovated full bath.
Nestled in the Tacony a historic neighborhood along the Delaware River, find a vibrant community with a rich history, industrial heritage, and a strong sense of civic pride. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016, the Tacony Disston District is distinguished by its large park and trail system and train access to New York and Philadelphia.
In a neighborhood rife with historic architecture, this adaptive reuse is an architectural marvel. A truly exceptional property with charm and thoughtful renovations in a soul-filled building.
Listing Agent
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kristin.mcfeely@compass.comP: (215)-620-8726
Property Details for 4900 Longshore Avenue
Tax ID Number
882964985
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleConverted Dwelling
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 01/24/2025 08:15 AM
Property Details for 4900 Longshore Avenue
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2366282 |
| Days on Market | 203 |
| Taxes | $8,899 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 AC / 5,563 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Compensation Remarks | 2.5% |
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Building Information for 4900 Longshore Avenue
Stories3Year Built1893Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,563 SF
Property Information for 4900 Longshore Avenue
Location
Location
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19135 (19135)
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: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $635,800
- Year Assessed: 2025
- Improvement Assessed Value: $508,640
- City Town Tax: $3,915
- Land Assessed Value: $127,160
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: United States
- Historic: No
- Zoning: CMX2
- Tax Lot: 131
- School Tax: $4,984
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
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: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 9,300.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 7,980.00
- Total SQFT: 10,104.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Main Entrance Orientation: West
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Basement Type: Full, Workshop
- Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 61.00 x 91.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
- Parcel ID: 1175977
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Elevator, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Sprinkler System, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Accessibility Features: Elevator
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=GbXxwPcPiwi
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Steam, Forced Air, Radiator, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.phillyhomecollective.com
Property History for 4900 Longshore Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 4900 Longshore Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$127,160Additions$508,640Total$635,800
Tax Record2024$8,900 ($742 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt7,980 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,980 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,563 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1890ZoningCMX2CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN88-2-9649-85
Schools near 4900 Longshore Avenue
This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Disston Hamilton School PublicK to 8 | ||
Lincoln High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Mastbaum Jules E Avts Public9 to 12 | ||
Conwell Russell Middle School Public5 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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