1608 CHRISTIAN ST Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,500 sqft
Price per Sqft $466
Subdivision Graduate Hospital
MLS Listing ID PAPH2612436
Style Other
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,500
Year Built 1902
Available Date 2026-05-29
Annual Tax Amount $5,093
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1,750 Sqft
Acres 0.04
Lot Dimensions 25.00 x 70.00
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
From the moment you enter, the scale is undeniable. Soaring 14-foot ceilings on the main level and oversized proportions create an airy, gallery-like quality rarely found in city living. The layout unfolds with intention across multiple levels, designed to support both daily life and elevated entertaining.
The main level is both polished and practical. A generous living room with a gas fireplace flows into a defined dining area and a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring an oversized island with seating for six, high-end appliances (Wolf, SubZero), custom cabinetry, and stone countertops. Just beyond, a large terrace extends the living space outdoors—ideal for morning coffee, casual dinners, or hosting with ease. A powder room and a thoughtfully designed mudroom with direct access to the terrace and parking complete this level.
The second floor opens into a spacious family room—an inviting, flexible setting for movie nights or quiet retreat. The adjacent primary suite is expansive, with a custom-outfitted walk-in closet and a spa-like bath featuring marble floors, a double vanity, a freestanding soaking tub, and an oversized glass-enclosed shower with dual showerheads. The bedroom is filled with natural light from south- and west-facing windows and offers space for a sitting area or office.
The third level includes two generously sized bedrooms and bathrooms, along with a well-appointed laundry room and a hall kitchenette complete with a beverage refrigerator, sink, and dishwasher—an elevated convenience rarely found.
Floating stairs lead to the roof deck, complete with an outdoor kitchen and sweeping skyline views—designed for entertaining at every level, from intimate evenings to larger gatherings.
A finished lower level with a powder room further expands the home's versatility, ideal for a media room, fitness space, or guest overflow.
Throughout, the home is fully integrated with smart technology, including automatic bedroom blinds, a security system with electronic entry, app-controlled lighting and thermostats, and a Sonos sound system with multiple zones and surround sound in the main living area.
Positioned within the historic Black Doctors' Row, the home is part of a culturally significant corridor that once housed a remarkable concentration of Black physicians and professionals—adding a meaningful layer of legacy to an already exceptional address. Originally the rectory to the former First Baptist African Church, 1608 Christian has been thoughtfully reimagined by the design team that transformed the neighboring historic church into The Deacon, a luxury event space & hospitality venue.
Just beyond your door, the best of the city is within reach—Rittenhouse Square, Italian Market, Queen Village, and Passyunk Square are all within a 15-minute walk—along with neighborhood cafés, restaurants, and daily conveniences. Nearby grocery options, including GIANT Heirloom Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Target, round out the neighborhood experience.
Two years remaining on the 10-Year Tax Abatement.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19146 (19146)
Zoning RM1
Rooms
Basement Full, Fully Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Interior
Interior Features Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Zoned
Cooling Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane
Equipment Oven - Wall, Oven - Double
Fireplace Y
Appliance Oven - Wall, Oven - Double
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Roof, Balcony
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s), Roof, Balcony
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Story 3
Foundation Other
Above Ground Finished SqFt 4500
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Other
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 301188705
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 4500
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