$2,400,000

761-65 N 26th St Philadelphia, PA 19130

Fairmount Neighborhood

Estimated payment $14,813/month

Total Views 70,142
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,800 Sq Ft
$632 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • 0.13 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Sauna
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Within the northwestern reaches of the leafy Art Museum section of the city at the edge of Fairmount Park sits 761-765 N 26th Street. Unassuming from the street, you’ve walked by many times wondering what lies behind the Art Deco-inspired wall of cascading colorful flowers. You peek beyond the doors and realize that your months of viewing McMansions and homogenous box-like new construction homes are over. Here sits the unexpected blending of a 1877 blacksmith’s shop, a renovated stone barn with a Frank Weise-designed glass atrium, and Victorian home full of stately splendor tucked within lush grounds that rival the most spectacular gardens. The former blacksmith’s shop has been outfitted for the most modern-day use: a state-of-the-art two-car garage with polymer flooring, a new electrical system including garage doors controlled by an app, plenty of storage, and the ability to install a car lift for a third car. The barn and house have been combined to create the most exquisite 3,800 square feet of living quarters. The Art Deco connection was installed in the 1970s and adds visual interest to the structure and a merging of the two buildings. A foyer of warm wood leading to the sunny two-story atrium with flagstone flooring and a custom Deco bar greet you as you step inside. You enter the formal living room, its stainless steel and antique brass hooded gas fireplace and cozy sunken seating area invite you to have a seat and relax and dream of cozy winter evenings in front of the fire. You admire the stone walls and the coffered ceilings, details that have been restored using the finest materials while respecting the architectural integrity of the home. The floating staircase with antique bronze handrail is an art piece on its own but the two-story Bocci chandelier imported from Vancouver is the icing on the cake. Custom double doors lead to the Chinese garden enclosed with cedar walls and timed antique lighting, the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee. The dining room features a wall of windows overlooking the garden and seating for 12. You imagine it filled with the laughter of family and friends this holiday. Down a short hallway of exposed brick and skylights, you find the kitchen. Tidy and practical, the kitchen features flat panel European-style cabinetry with under-mount lighting, a Subzero refrigerator, and an island for food preparation and gathering. The original walnut staircase separates the kitchen from the Victorian sitting room/breakfast room with a decorative fireplace and built-in bookshelves. You head upstairs from the main living room to the primary bedroom and imagine retreating here at the end of a long day. A true sanctuary, featuring skylights, a wood plank ceiling, and a striking curved gas fireplace, you resist the urge to climb into bed (it’s not really yours yet, after all). Custom floor-to-ceiling closets line the wall and the open spa-like bathroom is truly magazine-worthy. Featuring a Kohler steam shower, Italian marble counters, a sunken soaking tub with custom German fixtures, glass-tiled floors, and a separate, private water closet fit for a king (or queen) with a Toto toilet/bidet with heated seat and a TV. A kitchenette with built-in Brew Cafe coffee maker, a Subzero refrigerator, and a Fisher and Paykel dishwasher gives staying in for the night a whole new meaning. A luxurious Swedish dry sauna rounds out the suite. A balcony connects the barn and house on the second floor and leads to two additional bedrooms, one with built-in bookshelves and the other overlooking the dining room boasting a custom Murphy bed. A vintage bathroom with tub serves both guest rooms. Now for the grounds. Pastoral and private, the courtyard is completely enclosed and beautifully manicured. The perennial gardens are what dreams are made of. Flagstone patios offer space for entertaining and sculptures add visual interest. It really doesn’t get better than this. Game on. This is it.

Listing Agent

Kristin McFeely

Compass RE License #RS288562 Listed on: 10/17/2024

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,830

Year Built

  • Built in 1877 | Remodeled in 2011

Lot Details

  • 5,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Garden
  • Courtyard

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Converted Barn or Barndominium
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Converted Dwelling
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Dual Staircase
  • Sound System
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sauna
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Art Museum Area Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 151279510

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,830

Year Built

Built in 1877 | Remodeled in 2011

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Converted Barn, Converted Dwelling, Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Dining room chandelier, guest bedroom chandelier, first floor sitting room chandelier, Chinese garden marble table and stools and all outdoor planters and furniture.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1877
  • Year Renovated: 2011
  • Remarks Public: Within the northwestern reaches of the leafy Art Museum section of the city at the edge of Fairmount Park sits 761-765 N 26th Street. Unassuming from the street, you’ve walked by many times wondering what lies behind the Art Deco-inspired wall of cascading colorful flowers. You peek beyond the doors and realize that your months of viewing McMansions and homogenous box-like new construction homes are over. Here sits the unexpected blending of a 1877 blacksmith’s shop, a renovated stone barn with a Frank Weise-designed glass atrium, and Victorian home full of stately splendor tucked within lush grounds that rival the most spectacular gardens. The former blacksmith’s shop has been outfitted for the most modern-day use: a state-of-the-art two-car garage with polymer flooring, a new electrical system including garage doors controlled by an app, plenty of storage, and the ability to install a car lift for a third car. The barn and house have been combined to create the most exquisite 3,800 square feet of living quarters. The Art Deco connection was installed in the 1970s and adds visual interest to the structure and a merging of the two buildings. A foyer of warm wood leading to the sunny two-story atrium with flagstone flooring and a custom Deco bar greet you as you step inside. You enter the formal living room, its stainless steel and antique brass hooded gas fireplace and cozy sunken seating area invite you to have a seat and relax and dream of cozy winter evenings in front of the fire. You admire the stone walls and the coffered ceilings, details that have been restored using the finest materials while respecting the architectural integrity of the home. The floating staircase with antique bronze handrail is an art piece on its own but the two-story Bocci chandelier imported from Vancouver is the icing on the cake. Custom double doors lead to the Chinese garden enclosed with cedar walls and timed antique lighting, the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee. The dining room features a wall of windows overlooking the garden and seating for 12. You imagine it filled with the laughter of family and friends this holiday. Down a short hallway of exposed brick and skylights, you find the kitchen. Tidy and practical, the kitchen features flat panel European-style cabinetry with under-mount lighting, a Subzero refrigerator, and an island for food preparation and gathering. The original walnut staircase separates the kitchen from the Victorian sitting room/breakfast room with a decorative fireplace and built-in bookshelves. You head upstairs from the main living room to the primary bedroom and imagine retreating here at the end of a long day. A true sanctuary, featuring skylights, a wood plank ceiling, and a striking curved gas fireplace, you resist the urge to climb into bed (it’s not really yours yet, after all). Custom floor-to-ceiling closets line the wall and the open spa-like bathroom is truly magazine-worthy. Featuring a Kohler steam shower, Italian marble counters, a sunken soaking tub with custom German fixtures, glass-tiled floors, and a separate, private water closet fit for a king (or queen) with a Toto toilet/bidet with heated seat and a TV. A kitchenette with built-in Brew Café coffee maker, a Subzero refrigerator, and a Fisher and Paykel dishwasher gives staying in for the night a whole new meaning. A luxurious Swedish dry sauna rounds out the suite. A balcony connects the barn and house on the second floor and leads to two additional bedrooms, one with built-in bookshelves and the other overlooking the dining room boasting a custom Murphy bed. A vintage bathroom with tub serves both guest rooms. Now for the grounds. Pastoral and private, the courtyard is completely enclosed and beautifully manicured. The perennial gardens are what dreams are made of. Flagstone patios offer space for entertaining and sculptures add visual interest. It really doesn’t get better than this. Game on. This is it.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Sauna, 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Intercom, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Sound System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 631.58
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3800
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 761-65

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • View: Courtyard, Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5454.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20830.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 151279510
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $2,400,000 -4.0% $632 / Sq Ft
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Price Changed $2,500,000 -9.1% $658 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 For Sale $2,750,000 -- $724 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2394888

Bright MLS
Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19130 Fairmount

761-65 N 26th St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 761-65 N 26th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 and is currently priced at $2,400,000, approximately $631 per square foot. This property was built in 1877. 761-65 N 26th St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Bache-Martin School, Benjamin Franklin High School, and The City School-Fairmount Campus.

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