823 N 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 - Photo 1

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$826,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,875 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

A stunning & classic 3-story home nestled on a wonderful, picturesque block in the heart of the Art Museum Area! This exceptional, 4 bedroom grand home offers timeless elegance, abundant space and an unbeatable location. The welcoming vestibule entry leads to the very open & airy living room with soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and incredible natural light. The separate dining room area is perfect for entertaining, and an open-concept eat-in kitchen showcases impressive cherry cabinetry, Silestone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and views of the beautiful private garden and patio-your own urban oasis. The original charming staircase leads to the second floor where you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, including a light-filled corner room, a middle bedroom, and a large front-facing bedroom with the original built-in armoire, which reflects the home's classic character. There is a full bathroom with whirlpool tub, double sink vanity & marble tile that completes this floor. The third floor serves as a master suite retreat, complete with a full bathroom featuring a stall shower, pedestal sink and skylight. An adjoining room offers flexible use as a den, nursery, home office, craft room, gym or dressing room. The finished basement adds valuable living space with tiled flooring, a laundry area and excellent storage. This remarkable home combines architectural charm with modern convenience, all in a fantastic location just a short stroll from cultural landmarks, Kelly Drive, Boat House Row and vibrant city life!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 823 N 21st St

General

Sold For: $826,000
Taxes: $6,334 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2496604
Added to Site: 208 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Upper: 4
Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 1
Primary Bedroom 2: Primary Bedroom, Unspecified
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, Upper 1

Other Rooms

Living Room: Living Room, Main
Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Main
Dining Room: Dining Room, Main

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19130 (19130)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Art Museum Area
Subdivision: Art Museum Area
Cross Streets: Unkown
Driving Directions: Located on N 21st Street

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Elementary School: Bache-Martin School

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Traditional
Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Other
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
Foundation: Other
Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,875
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,875 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,875 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Estimated
Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,155
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Zoning: RESID

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $447.47
Tax w/Assessment: $452,500
Tax Amount: $6,334
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: The mirror by the foyer.

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Juliet C. Welker
Sold by KW Empower, Kristin Daly

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Schools

Schools serving 823 N 21st St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Bache-Martin School 2201 Brown Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130	K-8	0.1 mi
Franklin Benjamin High School 550 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130	12-11	0.7 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 823 N 21st St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/08/2025

Sold

$826,000

-1.55%

MLS

7/09/2025

Price Reduced

$839,000

-2.33%

MLS

6/25/2025

Price Reduced

$859,000

-3.37%

MLS

6/24/2025

Listed

$889,000

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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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