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1228 Catharine StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19147

For Sale

$624,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $6,240

Charming 3-story Victorian style townhouse facing Hawthorne Park in the Bella Vista/Hawthorne neighborhood. It has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a home office, and a large roof deck. The rooms all have a grand scale with high ceilings and lots of windows. The first floor has a large living room with a gas stove fireplace, half bath and open floor plan dining room and kitchen. There is a lovely tree-lined brick patio off the kitchen with a separate trash and storage area. The second floor has two bedrooms and two full baths. The rear bedroom has two windows and a set of French doors overlooking the patio. The third floor has an en-suite primary bedroom, full bath, and a home office space. There is a large newly rebuilt roof deck off the rear of the third floor. The basement has a utility and storage room with a full-sized washer and dryer. The rear of the basement has a finished bonus room that can be used as an office, den, gym, or children’s playroom. Beautiful Hawthorne Park is across the street and the Italian Market is just a few blocks away. There are also grocery stores on South Street and Washington Avenue. There is ample street parking due to the park and lots of public transportation options. The home has a 96 Walk Score and an 89 Bike Score. There are several day care options within a few blocks and multiple gym options nearby. The local high school, Academy at Palumbo, is a block away.

Listed by Thomas M Smitley

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License #RS314021

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Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

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2158684874

Last updated September 05, 2025

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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2513692

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodHawthorne
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms4
  • Days on Prevu59
  • Taxes$8,772/year
  • Size1,828 sqft
  • Price per sqft$341

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Washer/Dryer

Location

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Listing History

09/05/2025
Price Decreased
$624,000
07/09/2025
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$649,000

Property Details for 1228 Catharine Street

Association

Amenities

  • Pets Allowed: No Pet Restrictions

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Construction Materials: Masonry

Features

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

Measurements

  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,012
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,772.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,828
  • Living Area Source: Assessor

Rooms

  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Rooms Total: 11

Other

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: HAWTHORNE
  • Tax Lot: 260

Parking

Parking

  • Garage: No

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: EDWIN M. STANTON SCHOOL

High School

  • High School: ACADEMY AT PALUMBO

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiator
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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