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1878 Second Empire – Philadelphia, PA

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Added to OHD on 7/24/13   -   Last OHD Update: 7/25/22

1733 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

  • 12 Bed
  • 5 Bath
  • 7567 Sq Ft
Extraordinary opportunity! 4-story Victorian 2nd Empire brick/brownstone w/3 sty carriage house for at least 3 vehicles +2 large apartments. Prestigious residence in 1878 for entrepreneur Barton Hoopes. Since 1920 used as offices and apartments by same owner. Much stunning original detail: 12' ceilings*mahogany/chestnut woodwork *strapwork ceilings* intricately carved fireplaces* interior shutters* orig marble sinks* stained glass*pocket doors. Main bldg (7567sf) joined by walled courtyard to carriage house(2080sf living space w/its own address of 1732 Brandywine). Currently 3 office tenants in main house (2 on mo-to-mo leases, 1 lease ends 3/14). Carriage house apts rented mo-to-mo. All rents way below market. Property in Spring Garden Historic District. Perfect for elegant condo conversion, residential apartments, professional offices, non-profit institutional use, or reclamation as magnificent one-of-a-kind single family home. Commercial zoning.
Listed With

Loretta Witt, Prudential Fox & Roach :: 215-248-6522

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