House of the week: A Greek Revival rowhouse on Fitler Square for $499,000
The house, described by its owner as "a piece of history," was built in 1832.
The combination of walkability and history sold Megan Robb and her husband, Terry Scott, on the Greek Revival rowhouse on Philadelphia’s Fitler Square.
The couple had been living in various locations in West Philadelphia, including the Penn campus. They bought the two-bedroom, one-bath home in fall 2019.
It was built in the 1800s, and Robb, a professor of religious studies and historian by trade, said, “I loved owning a piece of history.”
She and Scott, a robotics engineer, also liked that “Fitler Square is a walking culture. We could both walk to work, walk out the front door and meet with friends. It’s right in the middle of everything.”
But now they feel it’s time for a bigger house.
The living room has a built-in bookcase and cabinetry, fireplace, and chair rail moldings. Original pine flooring runs through the house.
The eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances, generous cabinet space, a fireplace, and a large picture window.
There is an exterior Dutch-style door leading from the kitchen to a private patio with custom pavers and garden space.
The second-floor bedroom, now serving as a combination office/den, has a third fireplace, a built-in desk and views of Locust Street and its bricked sidewalk.
All fireplaces are functional.
The primary bedroom, on the third floor, has vaulted ceilings and a book nook.
The basement has storage space and a washer/dryer. Total square footage is 900.
The house is steps from Schuylkill River Park and a short walk from the Penn campus and Children’s Hospital, Rittenhouse Square, and Center City.
It is listed by Teadra Vito of Roam Realty for $499,000.