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117 Federal StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19147

For Sale

$822,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $8,220

This turnkey gem is dazzling with ample square footage and a highly desirable floor plan that works for all! 117 Federal Street is where inspired design meets family functionality. Whether you are flying solo, empty nesting, raising a family or newly coupled, this house has you covered. Owner/designer Karlena Sellani Designs partnered with Walnut Tree Construction Company to, create a spectacular contemporary home with texture, materials and color. With 3 outdoor spaces, a chef's kitchen, soaring ceilings and windows, you can entertain with comfort and luxury at every level.
Enter the home through an imported Italian door that brings light inside a center vertical window leading into a spacious first floor foyer, den leading to an ample patio surfaced with wood and unique planters.
The second floor is an entertaining oasis complete with an extra large kitchen island, timeless wood cabinetry extending to 9 foot ceilings, a beautiful stainless hood over a chef’s stove. In the spacious dining room and included in this sale is a Veraluz Flow chandelier made from upcycled metals. The living room is sunlit with a beautiful navy accent wall with oversized bay windows and a gas fireplace framed in Spanish ceramic tile with a spectacular slate threshold.
The third floor has two bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom with a double vanity and pocket doors. Also on the third floor is a separate laundry room with built in cabinetry that provides a surface for folding and ample storage.
The master suite has ample space, serene lighting and three California closets fitted in Italian linen, a large bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower. The top floor’s french doors open to a front outdoor deck lined with Ipe wood, as well as a rear deck offering Northern and Southern city views.
Finally, enter the basement level and you will find yet another finished area with a beautiful barn door fabricated from reclaimed shipyard wood and an additional space for entertaining, exercise or a 4th bedroom and a generous walk-in California Closet. The unfinished portion of the basement is another potential large space for storage and could be a space for an additional bathroom.
The front facade of the home was recently faced with mountain sage HardiePlank and an architecturally stunning black steel garage door. All entrances are framed in cedar wood and there are custom window blinds and electronic shades throughout. It's not just the house itself but the IDEAL location that makes luxury housing here absolutely affordable with coveted neighborhoods like Queen Village and Society Hill merely a few blocks away and an easy walk to the Italian Market, Washington Square West, and Rittenhouse Square.

Listed by Matthew J Aragona

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License #RS317907

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Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

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6107453211

Last updated October 18, 2025

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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2547962

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodPennsport
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Days on Prevu8
  • Taxes$9,776/year
  • Size3,000 sqft
  • Price per sqft$274

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

10/15/2025
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$822,000

Property Details for 117 Federal Street

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Casement
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 19
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 905
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,776.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Sprinkler System, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Spa: No

Measurements

  • Living Area: 3,000
  • Living Area Source: Estimated

Rooms

  • Basement: Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 8

Other

General

  • Exclusions: 2 mirrors in basement walk in closet
  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: PENNSPORT
  • Tax Lot: 251

Parking

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Other Equipment: Negotiable, See Remarks
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Water Source: Public

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