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229 Race Street

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
  • $1,250,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 2 Days
  • ID#: PAPH2645586
New On Site 2 Days Ago
UPDATED: 23 min ago
$1,250,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.04
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,493
    SQFT
  • $358
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Townhouse
Built:
1850
County:

School Ratings & Info

School District:

Description

Exceptional INCOME-PRODUCING multi-family opportunity in the heart of historic OLD CITY. This BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED FOUR-STORY DUPLEX features two spacious residences under one roof and generates over $80,000 in annual rental income, making it an outstanding investment or future owner-occupant opportunity. Rich in historic character, the property showcases exposed brick walls, wide-plank hardwood floors, restored original details, decorative fireplaces, custom tile work, soaring 11-foot ceilings on the second floor, and updated kitchens and baths throughout. The first-floor bi-level residence offers approximately 2,000 square feet with a spacious open living area, custom kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, one bedroom and full bath on the main level, a fully finished lower level with additional flex space ideal for a bedroom, office, gym or recreation room, laundry, abundant storage, and a private rear patio. The upper residence spans the second through fourth floors and features an OPEN LOFT-STYLE LAYOUT with hardwood floors, wood plank ceilings, a large eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms plus a flexible loft space, one full and a half bath, in-unit laundry, central air, generous closet space, and it’s own private fenced patio. Located in the heart of Old City. This location offers easy access to I-95, I-676, Route 76, Center City, Penn's Landing, Race Street Pier, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Jefferson, Cooper, and Pennsylvania Hospitals, acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, galleries, coffee shops, neighborhood markets, and Philadelphia's most iconic historic landmarks. A rare opportunity to own a TURNKEY INVESTMENT property in one of the city's most desirable and consistently high-demand neighborhoods.

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229 Race Street PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

  • Price: $1,250,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 2 Days
  • Updated: 23 min ago
  • ID#: PAPH2645586
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.04
Acres
3,493
SQFT
$358
$/SQFT
1850
Built
Neighborhood:
Old City
County:
Philadelphia
Area:
19106 (19106)
School District:
Philadelphia City
Property Description
Exceptional INCOME-PRODUCING multi-family opportunity in the heart of historic OLD CITY. This BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED FOUR-STORY DUPLEX features two spacious residences under one roof and generates over $80,000 in annual rental income, making it an outstanding investment or future owner-occupant opportunity. Rich in historic character, the property showcases exposed brick walls, wide-plank hardwood floors, restored original details, decorative fireplaces, custom tile work, soaring 11-foot ceilings on the second floor, and updated kitchens and baths throughout. The first-floor bi-level residence offers approximately 2,000 square feet with a spacious open living area, custom kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, one bedroom and full bath on the main level, a fully finished lower level with additional flex space ideal for a bedroom, office, gym or recreation room, laundry, abundant storage, and a private rear patio. The upper residence spans the second through fourth floors and features an OPEN LOFT-STYLE LAYOUT with hardwood floors, wood plank ceilings, a large eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms plus a flexible loft space, one full and a half bath, in-unit laundry, central air, generous closet space, and it’s own private fenced patio. Located in the heart of Old City. This location offers easy access to I-95, I-676, Route 76, Center City, Penn's Landing, Race Street Pier, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Jefferson, Cooper, and Pennsylvania Hospitals, acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, galleries, coffee shops, neighborhood markets, and Philadelphia's most iconic historic landmarks. A rare opportunity to own a TURNKEY INVESTMENT property in one of the city's most desirable and consistently high-demand neighborhoods.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Other Construction Materials Masonry Exterior Features Bump-outsExterior LightingSidewalksStreet Lights Garage YN No Parking Types None Patio And Porch Features BalconyBreezewayPatio(s)Porch(es) Pool No Pool Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 3105 Basement FullFully Finished Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 388 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Cooling Central A/C Exclusions Tenants belongings Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 1 Heating Hot Water Heating YN Yes Interior Features 2nd KitchenBreakfast AreaBuilt-InsCeiling Fan(s)Combination Dining/LivingCombination Kitchen/DiningCombination Kitchen/LivingDining AreaEntry Level BedroomExposed BeamsFloor Plan - OpenFloor Plan - TraditionalKitchen - Eat-InKitchen - GourmetKitchen - IslandRecessed LightingWalk-in Closet(s)Wood Floors Laundry Type Dryer In UnitHas LaundryHookupWasher In Unit Levels 4 Main Level Bedrooms 4

Property Features

Acceptable Financing CashConventional Accessibility Features None Association YN No Central Air YN Yes Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Cross Street 2ND Foundation Details Other Heating Fuel Natural Gas Hot Water Natural Gas Municipality PHILADELPHIA Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 805131745852 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Interior Row/Townhouse Tax Annual Amount 22228.00 Tax Lot 169 Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Year Built Effective 2006 Zoning CMX3

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©2026 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Peak Asset Realty. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2026-07-11T21:56:33.603.
 
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