Welcome to 778 N. Lecount Street, formerly N. Taney Street, a charming porch-front home on a quiet tree-lined block just steps from the Art Museum and Fairmount Park offering the perfect blend of historic character and modern updates. Enter through a one-of-a-kind vestibule with original tile and stained glass into a bright living room with a marble mantle, a formal dining room, and a large eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space. A mudroom with laundry and a convenient powder room lead to the private rear yard, perfect for outdoor entertaining and barbecues. Upstairs you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a primary with a rare original built-in closet, along with a full bath filled with natural light. The enormous basement offers endless potential for storage, a home gym, or additional living space. Highlights include hardwood floors, high ceilings, and central air. Move right in and enjoy an unbeatable location just steps from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Kelly Drive, The Barnes, Fairmount Park, and the neighborhood's top cafes and restaurants. This exceptional home combines style, space, and convenience in one of the city's most desirable areas. Schedule your tour today!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 1 Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 2 Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 3 Level: Upper 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: Upper 1
- Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Stain/Lead Glass
- Kitchen - Eat-In
Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Built-In Microwave
- Washer
- Dryer
Other Rooms
- Laundry Level: Main
- Living Room Level: Main
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central A/C
- Heating Features: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Kitchen Level: Main
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.03
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1376
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: On Street
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
- Senior Community: No
School Information
- School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 9434
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Disclaimer: Standard
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: ART MUSEUM AREA
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2418
- Subdivision: ART MUSEUM AREA
- Township: PHILADELPHIA
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1710
- Year Built: 1930
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1710
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Levels: 2
- Property Age: 95
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Total Area Sqft: 1710
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru