Welcome to 241 Delancey Place! This grand, fully renovated Joseph Wetherill House (c. 1800–1810) is a piece of Philadelphia history located on one of the city’s most picturesque cobblestone streets. 4-bedrooms, 2.5-baths span across 4 levels of living, combining timeless historic charm with the comfort and convenience of modern upgrades. Enjoy the rare luxury of gated, deeded parking accessible through a serene English garden—your private oasis in the heart of the city. Inside, you'll find a stunning blend of architectural character and thoughtful renovation, including 6 fireplaces, soaring ceilings, exposed brick, and a unique layout that offers both style and function. The home features upgraded electrical, plumbing, windows, and doors, all while preserving irreplaceable details like appraised Robert Wellford mantelpieces The sun-drenched chef’s kitchen is the heart of the home, complete with Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual ovens, a warming drawer, skylights, and a breakfast room with garden views. A spacious formal dining room and covieniently located powder room round out the main level. Retreat to the second-floor primary suite, complete with a gas fireplace, custom outfitted closets and an en-suite bathroom with heated marble floors, seamless glass-enclosed shower and a clawfoot soaking tub. The third floor features two bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath, each with its own fireplace. The front bedroom offers charming views over Delancey. The fourth floor can serve as a large bedroom or flexible family/media room, with generous closet space. The finished lower level includes a bonus space for a home gym, office or entertainment area, plus storage and laundry. Located just blocks from Headhouse Square, award-winning restaurants, Three Bears Park, and more, this home is proudly listed on the Philadelphia Historic Register. A 4-year tax abatement remains in place.
Sold for $1,750,000 on 08/29/25
$1,750,000
241 Delancey St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
4beds
3,050sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1800
1,306 Square Feet Lot
$1,755,800 Zestimate®
$574/sqft
$5,451 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 29, 2025 at 04:27am
Listed by:
Margaux Genovese Pelegrin 215-205-2400,
Compass RE,
Listing Team: Margaux Pelegrin Team
Bought with:
Melanie Stecura, RS303677
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2495716
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Other
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 5
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,050
- Total interior livable area: 3,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,050
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Parking Lot
- Details: Assigned Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,306 sqft
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 80.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 051161800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1800
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Society Hill
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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