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Property Description
Welcome to 1740 Catharine Street, a beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome in the heart of the Graduate Hospital. Located directly across from Marian Anderson Park and Pool, this home offers modern luxury, thoughtful design, and unbeatable convenience just steps from Center City Philadelphia. The first floor welcomes you with an inviting entry nook, leading into a sunlit living room featuring hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and newer front windows. A convenient powder room adds functionality, while the open-concept kitchen impresses with Caesarstone countertops, custom cabinetry by Philadelphia Woodworking, a Bosch gas range with exterior-vented hood, Bosch oven, and Fisher & Paykel French door refrigerator and dishwasher. The adjacent dining room offers a built-in bench, large bay window, and oversized sliding glass doors that open to a private rear patio-perfect for entertaining or relaxing. On the second level you'll find two spacious bedrooms with ceiling fans, hardwood floors, one with ample closet space and the other with spectacular light. The hallway includes a custom built-in desk, linen storage with drawers and cabinets, and a laundry closet with storage and shelving. The hall bathroom is a serene retreat with a custom double vanity, frameless glass shower, private water closet, and radiant heated floors. The third floor is a true primary suite level. The wide hallway includes a walk-in closet and an additional double closet, leading to a bright and spacious primary bedroom with pocket door, recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and dramatic skyline views. The luxurious en-suite bathroom features a frameless glass shower with deep soaking tub, a custom vanity, and heated floors. A fourth bedroom or home office opens to a sunny south-facing balcony-ideal for morning coffee or evening sunsets. Renovated top to bottom (2021), this townhome also includes modern systems such as 200-amp electric service, a tankless hot water heater, and a high-efficiency HVAC system (2018). The basement is unfinished with ample storage. Enjoy easy living with wonderful day-to-day flow, sweeping Center City skyline views and in a walkable location near parks, dining, shopping, public transportation, and much more. Don't miss your chance to own this stunning, must-see home in one of Philadelphia's most desirable neighborhoods!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1740 Catharine St
General
- Sold For: $850,000
- Taxes: $11,381 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2538856
- Added to Site: 121 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19146 (19146)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Graduate Hospital
- Subdivision: Graduate Hospital
- Driving Directions: 17th and Catharine
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Tankless
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,196
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,196 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,196 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 960
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 60.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $387.07
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $6,373
- City/TownTax: $5,007
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $813,100
- Tax Amount: $11,381
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2196
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, SimpliSafe Components, Dining Room Table and Chairs
- Lot Number: 35
Listed by Duffy Real Estate-Narberth, John S Duffy
Sold by Duffy Real Estate-Narberth, Julia Holland
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Schools
Schools serving 1740 Catharine St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Edwin M Stanton School 1700 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
South Philadelphia High School 2101 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1740 Catharine St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/16/2025
Sold
$850,000
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MLS
9/19/2025
Listed
$850,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1740 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (MLS# PAPH2538856) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $850,000 on October 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 1740 Catharine Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

