A house on America’s oldest residential street has hit the market for $500,000 — and for the first time in 30 years.
Located in Philadelphia at 122 Elfreth’s Aly, the property last sold back in 1993 for $119,000, records show.
Made up of three bedrooms and one bath, the dwelling was built in 1728 — when the nation was a colony — and is considered to be one of the oldest homes in Philadelphia.
Spanning almost 70 feet deep, the residence is a 2.5-story structure with many of the original details throughout, the listing notes.
Features include a landscaped garden space, historic windows, an original Dutch door upon entry, original plank wood floors and a brick fireplace with the original mantel.
On the first floor is the living room, which flows to the den/sitting area with exposed beams. The listing notes that the den can be transformed into a potential kitchen. Currently, the the home’s kitchen is on the lower level, along with the dining and laundry area.
The Philadelphia street dates back to 1703. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Elfreth’s Alley is the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The home occupies 1,200 square feet. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The living area. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
A den. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices“The perfect setting for a potential wine cellar,” the listing says.
Upstairs, on the second level, is an expansive bedroom with a brick fireplace. The bathroom features a soaking tub and a large window.
The other bedroom can be turned into an office and features a cathedral-style ceiling, skylights, and an original wooden shellac wall. The windows overlook the gardens, the listing notes.
On the third floor is the largest bedroom, also with cathedral-style ceilings, wood flooring and two walk-in closets. Above this room is an attic/storage space.
One of three bedrooms. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The largest bedroom on the third floor. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The lower level kitchen and laundry area. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The garden. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices“Located in the heart of Old City, Elfreth’s Aly consists of 32 Federal style homes and is registered as a National Historic landmark,” the listing says, adding, “owning a home on this historic cobblestone Aly is considered to be very admirable. Don’t miss out on this very rare find.”
The street was home to the 18th-century artisans and tradespeople who were the backbone of colonial Philadelphia. Two adjacent houses on the street, built in 1755, now function as a museum and gift shop.
The property first went up for sale on May 31. Two weeks later it landed a prospective buyer and the home went into a contingent contract.
Patrick Conway, with the Conway Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach-Center City, holds the listing.
