1721 Wharton Street is an exceptional property at its price point. This is a great opportunity to own a 3BR/2.5BA home that also has a 1BR/1BA lower level suite with a separate entrance. Functionality, style, and character all merge to create a wonderful home with plenty of room to accommodate family and friends. This unusually large 17' wide x 95' deep lot allows the home to be set back from the sidewalk, creating a green screen between the home and street. Adjacent to the front door is an exterior stairwell down to the lower level. Entering the front door, you will land in an enclosed and weatherized porch, which is a great place for strollers, bikes, plants, or lounge chairs. French doors open to the wide living room featuring high ceilings, beautiful original floors, and an original arch that defines the space. The living area flows into the large dining space that is adjacent to the original pine stairs with decorative iron railings. There is plenty of room for large dinner parties and gatherings. Between the dining area and kitchen is a convenient half bath, perfectly placed for guests and children, and an interior stairway to the lower level suite, which features a bedroom with an ensuite bath and kitchenette, a multi-use space, plus a laundry room and storage. Back upstairs, the long well well-equipped kitchen lends itself well to multiple cooks. Dark wood lower cabinets are topped with quartz and highlighted by the beautiful tile backsplash with stylish open wood shelving above. There is room enough for a small island or table for casual meals and snacks. Beyond the kitchen is a large patio with plenty of room for grilling, al fresco dining, and play. Upstairs, you will find a spacious, south-facing primary suite with a spa-like bathroom offering a large frameless glass and tiled shower, a free-standing tub, and a double vanity. Down the hall, you will find two more well-proportioned bedrooms and a pleasant and very functional hall bath. You will not find more space with style and character in the neighborhood at this price. From here, it is just a 15-minute walk to East Passyunk Avenue, and just 20 minutes to Rittenhouse Square. The neighborhood has many amenities of its own, including The American Sardine Bar, Batter and Crumbs Bakery, and Center City Breathe. Don't wait, at this price, this opportunity will not last.
Under contract
$499,000
1721 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
4beds
2,316sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,617 Square Feet Lot
$485,300 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large patioWell-equipped kitchenFree-standing tubOriginal floorsConvenient half bathOriginal archHigh ceilings
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Listing updated: May 12, 2025 at 06:29am
Listed by:
Michael Garden 215-500-2981,
Compass RE (267) 435-8015,
Listing Team: The Garden Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2477696

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Half bath
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Mud room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchenette, 2nd Kitchen, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,316
- Total interior livable area: 2,316 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,816
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 1,617 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 95.00
- Features: Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 365338700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Point Breeze
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,054
- Annual tax amount: $2,618
- Date on market: 5/12/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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