ALL OFFERS DUE 12/16/24. 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 Cemeterys 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 Cemeterys 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.
Presented By: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
Interior Features for 3301 W Lehigh Avenue
Other Interior Features
Central Air Y/NNo
Heating FuelNone
Hot WaterNone
General for 3301 W Lehigh Avenue
AccessibilityNone
Business TypeOther
CityPHILADELPHIA
Construction MaterialsStone
Cool FuelNone
CoolingNone
CountyPHILADELPHIA
DirectionsOn W. Lehigh Ave
HeatingNone
Lot Size Square Feet1166987.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area19132 (19132)
ModificationTimestamp2025-04-23T10:01:12
MunicipalityPHILADELPHIA
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionSettlement
Property ConditionMajor Rehab Needed, Below Average
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