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Second Empire – Philadelphia, PA

7/10/18 18 Comments
Posted on OHD: 7/10/18. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.

501-5 E Locust Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

This home is truly a historic masterpiece. Or at least it will be once in the hands of the right person willing to restore this amazing mansion to its original beauty. This home boasts a whopping 7 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. There are rooms galore. A fireplace in almost every room! It truly is am amazing home that is in need of some love and attention. The buyer for this home must have vision. They must have the vision to create what will be am amazing masterpiece and they must have vision to see themselves being the proud owner of one of the biggest and best mansions in the entire area. This home sits on five lots. The land alone makes this the value of all values but you are getting so much more than land with this monster stone beauty. Home is being sold is as-is where is condition.
7 Bed ∙ 4 Bath ∙ 5,560 Sq Ft ∙ 0.29 Ac.
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