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.
Feature Descriptions
Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Building Name: THE JOSPEH MEEHAN HOUSE
Days on Site: 124
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Exterior: Masonry
Exterior: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Interior: Kitchen - Eat-In
Lot Dimensions: 0.06 Acre(S)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Number of Rooms: 11
Sewer: Public Sewer
Special View Info: Garden/Lawn
SQFT Above Finished: 2180
SQFT Total Finished: 2180
Structure Type: Detached
Water: Public
121 E Pleasant Street | MLS# PAPH2637784
This single family home located at 121 E Pleasant Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $499,000. This property was built in 1886 and has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 partial baths with 2180 sq. ft. E Pleasant Street is located in the MT AIRY (EAST) subdivision within the THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA school district. Search MT AIRY (EAST) real estate on www.realtymark.net today.