814 Bainbridge Street | Bella Vista Sanctuary

Status

Engineer Certified

Education

Meredith Catchment

Backyard

Magic Gardens Wall

Electric

200 Amp Service

A Philadelphia Rarity: A Home Re-Engineered for the Next Century.

Most Bella Vista homes are sold as "cosmetic flips." 814 Bainbridge is different. This property underwent a systematic overhaul between 2022 and 2026, focusing on the "invisible" value that ensures longevity: foundation reinforcement, high-capacity electrical, limestone lintels, and a fully protected building envelope.

The result is a residence that offers the charm of historic brick and wood, backed by modern structural certification. It’s a home built for peace of mind, featuring full exterior repointing and limestone architectural details that replace outdated, rust-prone steel.

Unparalleled Transparency

We believe a $600k investment deserves full documentation. The following reports are available for serious buyers.

Structural Review

Signed & Certified (2022)

Upgrade Log

Full 2022-2026 History

Warranty Details

Roof & Mechanical

The Backbone

Limestone Lintel Replacement
200-Amp Main Service
Fully Finished Basement
Full Main & Addition Roof Replacement (2022)
Engineer-Validated Masonry Upgrades
Whole-House Water Filtration

The Interior

Wood Slab Interior Doors
Induction Cooktop & Chef Kitchen
Reconfigured 3rd Floor Master Flow
Custom Hand-Stained Windowsills
Refinished Original Hardwoods
Modern Doorbell & Security Prep
Under-Sink Filtered Water (Kitchen)

The Exterior

Private Sky Deck
Backyard + Magic Gardens Wall
Full Building Repointing
Custom Rain Drainage & Planters
Established Seed-Grown Trees

Bella Vista: Philadelphia's Most Desirable Corner.

Walking distance to the legendary Italian Market, the culinary excellence of Angelo's Pizzeria, and the lush green space of Seger, Palumbo, and Cianfrani Park. This location combines high-walkability with the quiet residential charm of one of Philly's best neighborhoods.

The Meredith Catchment

Secure your child's future in the highly-rated William M. Meredith School catchment. Consistently ranked as one of the top K-8 schools in the School District of Philadelphia, this designation adds significant long-term value and stability to the property.

98/100 Walk Score

95/100 Bike Score

A Personal Note from the Owners

"Our goal was to build a home that would last another 100 years. We didn't want to just fix what was broken; we wanted to improve the very core of the house. Whether it's the privacy of the sky deck on a summer night or looking at the Magic Gardens wall with a coffee in hand, this home has been our labor of love. We're excited for the next owners to enjoy the peace of mind and the artistic energy of this space as much as we have."

THE BAINBRIDGE RESIDENCE