BEDROOMS: 4 | BATHROOMS: 2.5
LISTING PRICE: $800,000
SQFT: 1,864 / Assessed | Taxes: $5,982 / 2025
On a cherry blossom-lined street in Newbold sits a rare Philadelphia find: a beautiful rowhome featuring a 1,600-square-foot secret garden. This unique home consists of two deeded parcels (1610 Wharton St and 1308 S 16th St) being sold together as one exceptional urban estate.
This circa 1890 residence offers a tasteful blend of turnkey modern updates and preserved historic soul, including restored hardwood floors on the first floor and original stained-glass windows. The second floor hosts three bedrooms—including one with a stunning original built-in armoire— and a brand-new designer bathroom, while the third floor serves as a private primary suite, complete with a dressing room and a spa-like white marble bath featuring a soaking tub.
The kitchen, newly renovated this year, is a biophilic showstopper: featuring elegant quartz countertops, gold accents, and a subtle green tile backsplash, with sliding glass doors that open directly into your private urban oasis. Indoor-outdoor living is seamless on the bluestone patio, where a custom cedar pergola and a mature magnolia tree provide a shaded sanctuary for dining and retreat. Nestled within a sassafras grove and surrounded by native flowering plants is a fully detached studio—a versatile, secluded space for a home office or creative retreat.
This is a true unicorn property, bridging historic architecture with private green space on a scale rarely found in Philadelphia.
Point Breeze originally stretched east to west, from 25th street to Broad St. Then about 10 years ago, another set of perimeters squeezed into this South Philadelphia area. It is a neighborhood under revitalization. Longtime residents and newcomers enjoy eclectic coffee shops, multiple neighborhood bars, a diverse list of restaurants, and plenty of community gardens.