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Property Description
Welcome to 702 Alter Street, located just steps away from the Italian Market, Bella Vista, Queen Village and Passyunk Square. This converted Carriage House has been completely renovated into a stunning 4 bedroom + den, 3.5 bath home with garage parking. The first floor entrance foyer leads you into an engaging open floor plan with soaring ceilings and engineered hardwood floors throughout. This floor encompasses the gorgeous eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room and powder room. The kitchen features a fabulous island, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wall of windows that floods the space with natural light. The patio doors off of the kitchen access the spacious, fenced-in, and extremely private custom patio and yard. Enjoy al fresco dining in this urban oasis. Take the beautiful staircase up to the second floor where you are greeted with a lovely flex space that can be used as a family room or home office. The laundry room is also on the second floor for ultimate convenience. The front bedroom is extremely spacious with high ceilings and a full closet. It features a Juliet balcony along with a full hallway bathroom with gorgeous tiled shower stall. The back bedroom on the second floor, facing south, features a spacious balcony, a full walk-in closet, and a private tiled bath. Make your way to the third floor which boasts vaulted high ceilings with stunning skylights in the hall and primary bedroom plus an additional 4th full bedroom with closet and high ceilings. The primary bedroom has enough space for a sitting area and a king sized bed and features a custom walk-through closet. The primary bathroom offers an exquisite free-standing tub, an oversized custom shower with seamless glass enclosure, a double vanity and beautiful custom details. With a walk score of 97, enjoy living in the heart of Philadelphia, close to the best restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques the city has to offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 702 Alter St
General
- Rent: $4,950
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2485784
- Added to Site: 239 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Max. Lease (Mths): 24
- Min. Lease (Mths): 12
Interior
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Gas, Dual Flush Toilets, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Upper Floor
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Balcony, Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- Area: 19147 (19147)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Bella Vista
- Subdivision: Bella Vista
- Driving Directions: Alter is one block South of Washington Ave, between 7th & 8th
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Other
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Other
- Windows: Casement, Skylights
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,673
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,673 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,673 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,168
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 73.00
- Lot Features: Rear Yard
- Zoning: RSA5
- Lot Description: Rear Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1.85
- Application Fee: $50
- Security Deposit: $4,950
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2673
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
Listed and Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Eric I Fox
Schools
Schools serving 702 Alter St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Vare-Washington Elementary School 1198 South 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Furness Horace High School 1900 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 702 Alter St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/01/2025
Sold
$4,950
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MLS
5/27/2025
Listed
$4,950
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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.
702 Alter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (MLS# PAPH2485784) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $4,950 on August 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 702 Alter Street? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

