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Listing description

A storybook home situated on a historic Cobblestone street with luxuriously charming upgrades that have preserved the history and yet embraced a fresh new look: Welcome to 229 S. Jessup Street, in a secluded corner with no through-traffic which lends charm to the quiet locale. As featured in Philly Mag, this rehabbed home is located on a quiet street filled with Philadelphia history. The updated kitchen features gorgeous granite countertops and a touch of Calcutta gold marble backsplash. Enjoy a Capital gas range with a vented hood to the exterior, stainless steel Bosch dishwasher, stainless steel fridge, and abundant counter space. Off the kitchen, enter a private garden oasis through your french doors- which won first prize in the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's City Gardens Contest. Enjoy exposed brick in the living room, a beamed ceiling bedroom on the second floor, and kings-width original flooring in the dormer bedroom. The wood beams in the ceiling have been newly coated to help keep the natural color and sealed for protection. The living room features a remotely operated fireplace and the bedroom also has a romantic fireplace. The updated, tile-drenched, bright bathroom has plenty of natural light! The bathroom has been updated with moisture and mildew-resistant paint. The newly finished partial basement has an abundance of storage built in and a Bosch Washer and Dryer. Also including central air, newer, energy-efficient windows and an external insulation system offer energy efficiency. Inset lighting throughout, combined with incredible natural light helps to highlight all that is wonderful about this cozy one-of-a-kind offering Requirements: Applicants to make 3x the monthly rent in verifiable net income, credit history to be considered, no evictions within the past 4 years, and must have a verifiable rental history with on-time rental payments

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
913 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air, Central
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential Lease · Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1875

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.01 acres (462 sq ft)

Lease terms

Security deposit
$3,500
Lease term
12 months
Available
Sep 1, 2026
Pets
Case By Case Basis

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2646616
County
Philadelphia County
School district
Philadelphia City
Days on market
2 days

Interior features

Appliances
Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
Fireplace
3
Basement
Fully Finished
Levels
3
Accessibility
Other

Exterior & construction

Construction
Brick
Foundation
Brick/Mortar, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab, Stone, and 1 more

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric, Natural Gas
Hot water
60+ Gallon Tank
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Septic

Parking

Parking
On Street

Community

Subdivision
WASHINGTON SQ WEST

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
12.00 x 38.00

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 10, 2026Listed for sale$3,500

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

Area statistics

School district

Philadelphia City

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Safety data

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Property taxes

Philadelphia County taxes, explained →

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Data last updated: July 12, 2026 at 2:32 PM EDT

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