$1
SOLD JUN 16, 2025
27 Acres
$0 Price per Acre
1,166,972 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

100% Below List Price

260 Days on Market

About This Lot

As of June 2025

ALL OFFERS. DUE 12/16/24. Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Philadelphia's rich history.

The Historic Mount Vernon Cemetery located at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and W. Lehigh Avenue (3301 W. Lehigh Avenue) is now available for sale. According to the City's survey, the property contains 1,166,987 sq. ft. (26.79032 acres). The Cemetery is the final resting place of numerous famous Pennsylvanians and their families including members of the Drew and Barrymore families, revolutionary and civil war veterans and other prominent persons. The Cemetery’s entrance sports an impressive, gated archway and associated gatehouse building designed by notable architect and landscape gardener John Notman. The gatehouse building is in shell condition and will require full renovation.

Buyers must conduct their own due diligence to determine whether there is any unused burial land remaining among Cemetery’s over 26 acres.

The buyer of the Cemetery will also receive financial support through restricted plot trust funds for maintaining the Cemetery in perpetuity under the supervision of Philadelphia Orphans’ Court and the Pennsylvania Attorney General.

A copy of the Survey Plan of Property is available upon request.

The Property is being sold in as-is, where-is condition. All offers are subject to court review and approval. Buyer responsible to obtain any/all municipal certifications, etc. All information provided is deemed
reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hilary Lefkowitz-Karaman

Compass RE Listed on: 07/10/2024

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Strasfeld

Unrepresented Buyer Office

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Lot Details

  • 26.79 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150.00 x 87.00
  • Property is zoned RSA2

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 885507660

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Sub Type: Land
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: ALL OFFERS. DUE 12/16/24. Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Philadelphia's rich history. The Historic Mount Vernon Cemetery located at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and W. Lehigh Avenue (3301 W. Lehigh Avenue) is now available for sale. According to the City's survey, the property contains 1,166,987 sq. ft. (26.79032 acres). The Cemetery is the final resting place of numerous famous Pennsylvanians and their families including members of the Drew and Barrymore families, revolutionary and civil war veterans and other prominent persons. The Cemetery’s entrance sports an impressive, gated archway and associated gatehouse building designed by notable architect and landscape gardener John Notman. The gatehouse building is in shell condition and will require full renovation. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence to determine whether there is any unused burial land remaining among Cemetery’s over 26 acres. The buyer of the Cemetery will also receive financial support through restricted plot trust funds for maintaining the Cemetery in perpetuity under the supervision of Philadelphia Orphans’ Court and the Pennsylvania Attorney General. A copy of the Survey Plan of Property is available upon request. The Property is being sold in as-is, where-is condition. All offers are subject to court review and approval. Buyer responsible to obtain any/all municipal certifications, etc. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Price Per Sq Ft: 0.86
  • Street Number Modifier: 3301

Exterior Features

  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: XA0
  • Lot Size Acres: 26.79
  • Lot Dimensions: 150.00 x 87.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1166987.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RSA2
  • Farmland Preservation: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 69199.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 126110.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 885507660
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 06/16/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2024
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Mount Vernon Cemetery Company
Bought by
Church Steelmantown
Seller's Agent
Hilary Lefkowitz-Karaman
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Carol Strasfeld
Unrepresented Buyer Office
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$1
Premium/Discount to List
-$999,999
-100%
Views
10004

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1943
Bought by
Mt Vernon Cemetery
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Land Services Usa Llc
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Sold $1 -100.0% --
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2024 07/10/24 For Sale $1,000,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $126,110 $10,655,900 $10,655,900 --
2024 $126,110 $10,655,900 $10,655,900 --
2023 $126,110 $10,655,900 $10,655,900 $0
2022 $2,526 $9,009,164 $9,009,164 $0
2021 $2,526 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,526 $0 $0 $0
2019 $2,526 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,120 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,120 $0 $0 $0
2016 -- $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $964,000 $0 $964,000
2012 -- $272,000 $259,199 $12,801
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2374954

Bright MLS

APN: 885507660