234 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

A rare and storied offering in the heart of historic Society Hill, this 1844 townhouse is attributed to architectural historians as the work of Thomas U. Walter, the architect behind the dome of the United States Capitol. Known as the Griffin Balcony Townhouse for its signature cast-iron balcony — long missing, later traced to Bucks County, and reinstalled on the façade by the very ironworker who had originally removed it — this four-story residence with basement offers an extraordinary opportunity, available to the market for the first time in 60 years. Step inside to discover a multi-story atrium and circular openings that draw natural light deep into the home, creating a sense of openness and vertical flow through every level — a striking architectural gesture rarely found in a home of this era. Original marble facing, fine woodwork, interior shutters, and historic detailing have been preserved wherever possible, alongside exposed wood beams, wood floors throughout, and two...