761-65 North 26th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
$2,500,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,800 Sq. Ft.
$658 / Sq. Ft.
3,800
Sq. Ft.
$658
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
Description
Within the northwestern reaches of the leafy Art Museum section of the city at the edge of Fairmount Park sits 761-765 N 26th Street. Unassuming from the street, you’ve walked by many times wondering what lies behind the Art Deco-inspired wall of cascading colorful flowers. You peek beyond the doors and realize that your months of viewing McMansions and homogenous box-like new construction homes are over. Here sits the unexpected blending of a 1877 blacksmith’s shop, a renovated stone barn with a...Within the northwestern reaches of the leafy Art Museum section of the city at the edge of Fairmount Park sits 761-765 N 26th Street. Unassuming from the street, you’ve walked by many times wondering what lies behind the Art Deco-inspired wall of cascading colorful flowers. You peek beyond the doors and realize that your months of viewing McMansions and homogenous box-like new construction homes are over. Here sits the unexpected blending of a 1877 blacksmith’s shop, a renovated stone barn with a Frank Weiss-designed glass atrium, and Victorian home full of stately splendor tucked within lush grounds that rival the most spectacular gardens. The former blacksmith’s shop has been outfitted for the most modern-day use: a state-of-the-art two-car garage with polymer flooring, a new electrical system including garage doors controlled by an app, plenty of storage, and the ability to install a car lift for a third car. The barn and house have been combined to create the most exquisite 3,800 square feet of living quarters. The Art Deco connection was installed in the 1970s and adds visual interest to the structure and a merging of the two buildings. A foyer of warm wood leading to the sunny two-story atrium with flagstone flooring and a custom Deco bar greet you as you step inside. You enter the formal living room, its stainless steel and antique brass hooded gas fireplace and cozy sunken seating area invite you to have a seat and relax and dream of cozy winter evenings in front of the fire. You admire the stone walls and the coffered ceilings, details that have been restored using the finest materials while respecting the architectural integrity of the home. The floating staircase with antique bronze handrail is an art piece on its own but the two-story Bocci chandelier imported from Vancouver is the icing on the cake. Custom double doors lead to the Chinese garden enclosed with cedar walls and timed antique lighting, the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee. The dining room features a wall of windows overlooking the garden and seating for 12. You imagine it filled with the laughter of family and friends this holiday. Down a short hallway of exposed brick and skylights, you find the kitchen. Tidy and practical, the kitchen features flat panel European-style cabinetry with under-mount lighting, a Subzero refrigerator, and an island for food preparation and gathering. The original walnut staircase separates the kitchen from the Victorian sitting room/breakfast room with a decorative fireplace and built-in bookshelves. You head upstairs from the main living room to the primary bedroom and imagine retreating here at the end of a long day. A true sanctuary, featuring skylights, a wood plank ceiling, and a striking curved gas fireplace, you resist the urge to climb into bed (it’s not really yours yet, after all). Custom floor-to-ceiling closets line the wall and the open spa-like bathroom is truly magazine-worthy. Featuring a Kohler steam shower, Italian marble counters, a sunken soaking tub with custom German fixtures, glass-tiled floors, and a separate, private water closet fit for a king (or queen) with a Toto toilet/bidet with heated seat and a TV. A kitchenette with built-in Brew Café coffee maker, a Subzero refrigerator, and a Fisher and Paykel dishwasher gives staying in for the night a whole new meaning. A luxurious Swedish dry sauna rounds out the suite. A balcony connects the barn and house on the second floor and leads to two additional bedrooms, one with built-in bookshelves and the other overlooking the dining room boasting a custom Murphy bed. A vintage bathroom with tub serves both guest rooms. Now for the grounds. Pastoral and private, the courtyard is completely enclosed and beautifully manicured. The perennial gardens are what dreams are made of. Flagstone patios offer space for entertaining and sculptures add visual interest. It really doesn’t get better than this. Game on. This is it.
Listing Agent
![Kristin McFeely]()
kristin.mcfeely@compass.comP: (215)-620-8726
Property Details for 761-65 North 26th Street
Tax ID Number
151279510
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleContemporary, Other, Converted Barn, Converted Dwelling, Victorian
Levels/Stories2
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 11/14/2024 05:45 PM
Property Details for 761-65 North 26th Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2394888 |
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Taxes | $5,553 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1877 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 AC / 5,454 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
Building Information for 761-65 North 26th Street
Stories2Year Built1877Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,454 SF
Property Information for 761-65 North 26th Street
Location
Location
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19130 (19130)
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: 1996
- Tax Assessed Value: $67,200
- Zoning: RES
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Island
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
- Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 6
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 0.0
- Room Width: 0.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Unspecified
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2011
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,800.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 3,800.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Stone
- 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Parcel ID: 964253
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Sauna, 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Intercom, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Sound System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- 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 761-65 North 26th Street
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 761-65 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 - | 5 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bache-Martin School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Franklin Benjamin High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Masterman Julia R Secondary School Public5 to 12 | ||
Franklin LC 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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