259 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 - Photo 1

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$2,150,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
4 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
5,537 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

This classic 1810 Federal Style Society Hill mansion captures the soul of Philadelphia with its grand proportions, original details and thoughtful updates. The home's 26' width and 14' ceiling heights begin to frame its value. its east/west exposures and large paned windows (3-across) insure bright light throughout the day. The Federal proportions offer elegance to any personal style of living or entertaining. Restored original pine floors, plaster moldings and 5-marbled fireplaces will remind you of the home's rich history while its 'smart-house' technology discretely brings modern day conveniences to your fingertips. The first floor's grand hallway is your gateway to the gracious living room, dining room and chef's kitchen. The entire second floor is master suite, master bath, walk-in closets, laundry and gallery. The 3rd floor has two grand bedroom suites plus an additional 4th bedroom. The home comes with 2-car parking and a tiered garden which rounds-up the value of this home. The outdoor kitchen features a built-in Viking rotisserie grill and provides double French door access to the bonus room, powder room and 1,500-bottle wine cellar.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 259 S 4th St

General

Sold For: $2,150,000
Taxes: $33,814 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2315588
Added to Site: 400 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Built-Ins, Wine Storage, Wet/Dry Bar, Formal/Separate Dining Room
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace(s): Marble, Marble
Appliances: Oven - Double, Built-In Range, Dishwasher

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 4
Main - Full Baths: 3
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Main & Up: 4

Exterior

Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)

Parking

Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Parking
Parking Type: Parking Lot

Location

Area: 19106 (19106)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Society Hill
Subdivision: Society Hill
Driving Directions: 259 S 4th Street Philadelphia P19106

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Other
Heating Type: Hot Water, Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Traditional, Federal
Architectural Style: Traditional, Federal
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Other
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main
Square Feet: 5,537
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 5,537 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 5,537 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1800
Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,377
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 90.00 x 26.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $415.39
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $18,936
City/TownTax: $14,878
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $2,415,700
Tax Amount: $33,814
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 5537

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 139

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Fred Manfred
Sold by Serhant Pennsylvania Llc, Justyna A Goldman

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Schools

Schools serving 259 S 4th St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
McCall Gen George A School 325 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106	K-8	0.3 mi
Franklin Benjamin High School 550 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130	12-11	1.4 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 259 S 4th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/31/2025

Sold

$2,150,000

-6.52%

MLS

5/24/2025

Price Reduced

$2,300,000

-7.82%

MLS

1/30/2025

Listed

$2,495,000

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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.

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