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$799,900

324 Wharton St

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE
12
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
5,400
Square Feet
0.11
Lot Size (acres)
1918
Year Built
208
Days On Market

Welcome to 324 Wharton Street, an exceptional and truly irreplaceable Pennsport offering. Rich with history, architectural character, and commanding scale, this 5,400 SQFT former rectory presents a rare chance to own a property unlike anything else in the neighborhood. Beyond its grand original entrance, an impressive foyer and wide center hall introduce a home defined by soaring ceilings, stunning natural light, expansive formal spaces, hardwood floors, original doors, and a striking staircase that anchors the interior with timeless elegance. With 12 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the scale of the home is as remarkable as its character. Whether envisioned as a spectacular private residence or transformed into something even greater, the possibilities here are truly endless. Set in the heart of one of Philadelphia’s most desirable and rapidly evolving neighborhoods, 324 Wharton Street is a rare blend of history, presence, and opportunity.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
03/31/2026
Listed By
Connor Banning, 2679913112 · BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut, 2156276005
MLS#
PAPH2601680
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
324 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
PENNSPORT
Zip Code
19147

Architecture

Bedrooms
12
Bathrooms
3.5
Stories
3
Year Built
1918
Style
Traditional
Building Area
5,400 sq. ft.
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
On Street

Features & Amenities

Flooring
Hardwood
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating
Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.11 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
5,400 sq. ft.
Total
5,400 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$799,900

Schools

75/100
McCall Gen George A School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
715
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 8 reviews
Student body
54% Asian · 22% White · 12% Black
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7840
73/100
Bok Edw W Technical High School
Grades 09–12 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Phone
(215) 952-6200
73/100
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
948
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
56% White · 15% Black · 14% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(215) 389-6000
63/100
Key Francis Scott School
Elementary · Grades KG–06 · 0.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
370
Student–teacher
12.4
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
61% Hispanic / Latino · 28% Asian · 6% White
Free/reduced lunch
104%
Phone
(215) 400-8250
55/100
Vare-Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.2 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
388
Student body
34% Hispanic / Latino · 20% Asian · 18% Black
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-8120
54/100
Furness Horace High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.5 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
896
Student body
44% Hispanic / Latino · 30% Asian · 16% Black
Free/reduced lunch
92%
Phone
(215) 400-8300
53/100
Kirkbride Eliza B School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
587
Student body
44% Hispanic / Latino · 35% Asian · 9% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7980
53/100
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
599
Student body
33% White · 31% Hispanic / Latino · 17% Black
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7970

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
03/31/2026Listed for sale$799,900

Listed by Connor Banning · BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut · 2156276005

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: March 31, 2026 at 8:55 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2601680

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