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Nuvala Gana

nfomban@kw.com +1(206) 853-7323

Listed by Tom Englett • Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

$ 1,950

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400-16 S 2ND ST #404B Philadelphia, PA 19147

1 Bed

1 Bath

700 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home, Condo

Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Rent

Square Footage 700 sqft

Subdivision Society Hill

MLS Listing ID PAPH2617096

Style Craftsman

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Abv Grd Liv Area 700

Year Built 1900

Available Date 2026-05-16

Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00

Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Wake up in a brick-and-beam apartment home above one of Philadelphia's most charming squares, where Sunday farmers markets, candlelit dinners, and cobblestone walks are literally outside your front door. This bi‑level one bedroom and one bathroom apartment for rent at historic Blackwell Court puts you right on Headhouse Square, blending rustic character with urban energy in the heart of Society Hill. Step through the secure gates, walk‑up entrance and into an open first floor that feels like a movie set: original wide‑plank floors underfoot, exposed brick stretching the length of the space, and an industrial‑chic staircase leading to the private upper level. The living area centers around a dramatic stone fireplace wall with a wood‑burning fireplace, perfect for winter nights with a glass of wine while the snow falls over 2nd Street. Sunlight pours in from eastern facing front windows that frame treetop views of Headhouse Square. Just off the living area, a cozy galley kitchen tucked under a warm wood ceiling, with rustic cabinetry and a modern tile backsplash that give it a cool, crafted feel. It is the kind of kitchen where you can prep brunch for friends before strolling down to the Headhouse Square Farmers Market, picking up flowers, fresh bread, and produce from local vendors under the historic Shambles every Sunday. Or skip cooking altogether and head across the square to Pizzeria Stella for wood‑fired Neapolitan pies or over to The Twisted Tail for bourbon, live music, and a Southern‑inspired menu on 2nd Street. Upstairs, the bedroom feels like a creative retreat, with angled ceilings, a feature accent wall, and warm wood details that make the space feel intimate but airy. A walk‑in closet offers practical storage, while the adjacent bathroom mixes exposed brick, a vessel sink, and bold geometric tile for a boutique‑hotel vibe. Start your mornings with a long shower, then step out the door and be at Old City, Washington Square, or the waterfront in minutes, commuting to Center City or hopping on I‑95 is just as effortless. You have in‑unit laundry plus central heat and air conditioning. Outside, Society Hill and Headhouse Square become your everyday backdrop: grab coffee before browsing galleries and shops, meet friends for dinner at neighborhood favorites like Bridget Foy's or La Nonna, or spend Sundays exploring one of Philly's largest and longest‑running open‑air markets. In the evening, wander a few blocks to the Delaware River waterfront or Old City's restaurants and cocktail bars, then come home to the quiet of your brick‑lined, top‑floor hideaway above the square. This is not a cookie‑cutter apartment, it is a Society Hill story waiting for you to write its next chapter.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19147 (19147)

Zoning CMX2

Interior

Hot Water Other

Heating Heat Pump - Electric BackUp

Cooling Central A/C

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood

Furnishings No

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Electric

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Garage N

Building

Story 2

Unit Features Garden 1 - 4 Floors

Above Ground Finished SqFt 700

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Craftsman

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Philadelphia City

Others

Pets Allowed Y

Senior Community No

Tax ID 888030310

Ownership Other

SqFt Source 700

Miscellaneous Water

Pets Allowed Case by Case Basis, Cats OK, Dogs OK

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400-16 S 2ND ST #404B Philadelphia, PA 19147

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