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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Special Purpose
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID PAPH2374898
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1856
Annual Tax Amount $126,110
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 26.790 Acres
Acres 26.79
Lot Dimensions 150.00 x 87.00
Property Description
Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Philadelphia's rich history.
The Historic Mount Vernon Cemetery located at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and W. Lehigh Avenue (3301 W. Lehigh Avenue) is now available for sale. According to the City's survey, the property contains 1,166,987 sq. ft. (26.79032 acres). The Cemetery is the final resting place of numerous famous Pennsylvanians and their families including members of the Drew and Barrymore families, revolutionary and civil war veterans and other prominent persons. The Cemetery’s entrance sports an impressive, gated archway and associated gatehouse building designed by notable architect and landscape gardener John Notman. The gatehouse building is in shell condition and will require full renovation.
Buyers must conduct their own due diligence to determine whether there is any unused burial land remaining among Cemetery’s over 26 acres.
The buyer of the Cemetery will also receive financial support through restricted plot trust funds for maintaining the Cemetery in perpetuity under the supervision of Philadelphia Orphans’ Court and the Pennsylvania Attorney General.
A copy of the Survey Plan of Property is available upon request.
The Property is being sold in as-is, where-is condition. All offers are subject to court review and approval. Buyer responsible to obtain any/all municipal certifications, etc. All information provided is deemed
reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
The Historic Mount Vernon Cemetery located at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and W. Lehigh Avenue (3301 W. Lehigh Avenue) is now available for sale. According to the City's survey, the property contains 1,166,987 sq. ft. (26.79032 acres). The Cemetery is the final resting place of numerous famous Pennsylvanians and their families including members of the Drew and Barrymore families, revolutionary and civil war veterans and other prominent persons. The Cemetery’s entrance sports an impressive, gated archway and associated gatehouse building designed by notable architect and landscape gardener John Notman. The gatehouse building is in shell condition and will require full renovation.
Buyers must conduct their own due diligence to determine whether there is any unused burial land remaining among Cemetery’s over 26 acres.
The buyer of the Cemetery will also receive financial support through restricted plot trust funds for maintaining the Cemetery in perpetuity under the supervision of Philadelphia Orphans’ Court and the Pennsylvania Attorney General.
A copy of the Survey Plan of Property is available upon request.
The Property is being sold in as-is, where-is condition. All offers are subject to court review and approval. Buyer responsible to obtain any/all municipal certifications, etc. All information provided is deemed
reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19132 (19132)
Zoning RSA2
Interior
Hot Water None
Heating None
Cooling None
Heat Source None
Exterior
Garage Spaces 20.0
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 20
Garage N
Building
Sewer Other
Water None
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Tax ID 885507660
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Special Listing Condition Third Party Approval
Listed by Hilary Lefkowitz-Karaman • Compass RE