$599,000

121 E PLEASANT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19119

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,180 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1886
2,614sqft lot
—— car garage
$275/sqft
Listed 11 days ago

Property Description

The Joseph Meehan House offers a rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated detached single-family home with deep roots in Mt. Airy history. Recently updated while preserving the character of the space, this four-bedroom home blends original details, modern finishes, and a meaningful connection to one of the neighborhood’s notable horticultural families. A gracious front porch sets the tone before you enter into a bright, open living and dining space featuring beautiful original wood floors, tall ceilings, substantial baseboards, and abundant windows that fill the home with natural light. The updated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Just beyond the kitchen, you’ll find a convenient laundry room and first-floor powder room. Upstairs, the second floor features two well-appointed bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a hall closet. The third floor offers two additional bedrooms, creating flexible space for guests, work-from-home needs, or additional living space. Known as the Joseph Meehan House, the property carries meaningful local historic significance. Joseph Meehan was a prominent editor, horticulturalist, landscape gardener, nurseryman, writer, and Civil War veteran. He was also part of the larger Meehan family legacy in Mt. Airy, Germantown, and Philadelphia, and brother to noted botanist, author, and publisher Thomas Meehan of Meehan & Sons Nursery.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: June 24, 2026
Data Last Updated:: July 6, 2026 at 1:16AM
Listing Office:: Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill : 2152473600
Listing Agent:: Alex Aberle : 9176919093
MLS ID:: PAPH2637784

General: Kitchen - Eat-In
Laundry: Main Floor
Basement: FullUnfinished
A/C: Wall Unit
Heating: Hot WaterNatural Gas
Disability Feature: None

General: SidewalksStreet LightsAbove GradeBelow Grade
Style: Traditional

Roofing: Asphalt
General: Masonry2.5Stone

Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA-PA

Zoning: RSA5222071600
View: Garden/Lawn

Utilities: 100 amp service
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions: tenant's personal property

This listing courtesy of Alex Aberle , Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

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