101 N Van Pelt Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
For sale: Logan Square
Commission offered: 2.5%
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms I 1,825 SQFT I $ 895,000
Welcome to 101 N. Van Pelt, a truly unique home nestled on one of Philadelphia's most peaceful blocks. This charming colonial-style brick-front residence, boasting gorgeous curb appeal, perfectly complements the tranquility of the street. Inside, modern updates blend seamlessly with the home’s original historic features, creating a space that’s both stylish and inviting.
The 27-foot private backyard is a rare urban retreat, fully enclosed with cedar fencing and beautifully landscaped with large-format blue stone, steel planter boxes, a magnolia tree, ferns, and native perennials. It offers separate lounging and dining areas, making it the ideal spot for relaxation and outdoor gatherings. Plus, a convenient storage shed for your gardening tools and bikes. Designed by architect Lauren Thomsen of Lauren Thomsen Design, this home feels sleek yet cozy, with natural light flooding every room through large windows.
The spacious kitchen boasts quartz countertops, an integrated double-drawer dishwasher, a Fisher & Paykel appliance package, a Kohler modern faucet, a skylight, and a pantry. It opens directly onto the backyard, designed with alfresco dining in mind—three casement windows and an eight-foot Marvin Integrity glass door make it feel like you’re already outside.
The living space features floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves flanking the fireplace and mantle. The first floor features new white oak hardwood floors, which lead to the original pine floors on the second and third floors. The second floor offers two roomy bedrooms, with the second bedroom showcasing a white oak window seat with built-in storage. The hall bath is a luxurious retreat, featuring Waterworks fixtures, Allied Maker lighting, limestone flooring, Fireclay and Heath tiles, and custom white oak vanities and medicine cabinets.
On the third floor, the master suite is a spacious, tranquil retreat, complete with a walk-in closet featuring a California Closet system and a white oak barn door. The suite also includes a separate office or dressing area and an en-suite bath, offering the same luxurious finishes as the hall bath.
The finished basement provides valuable additional living space, with a Bosch washer and dryer for added convenience. Other notable features include a French drain and sump pump in the basement, cedar wood back wall, all-new historic wood windows, custom white oak carpentry throughout (including built-ins, a barn door, desk, and railings), a Nest thermostat, and porcelain door knobs.
And the location? Unbeatable! You’re just minutes from the highway and 30th Street Station, a short stroll to the Schuylkill River Trail, Whole Foods, and a variety of cafes and restaurants. Plus, easy access to Rittenhouse Square and all that Philadelphia has to offer. Come see this exceptional home for yourself!
