1140 East Rittenhouse Street

Closed 10/30/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$285,000

3 beds4 baths1,538 sqft$185/sqft

1140 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA 19138

TownhouseProperty Type

2,656 sq ftLot Size

1915Year Built

$185/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 1140 E Rittenhouse Street offering 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and over 1,500 square feet. Instantly feel at home in this stunning fully renovated 2-story home situated on one of the most unique streets in East Germantown. The wide open floor plan is flooded with natural light, covered with natural bamboo planks which makes it feel unbelievably spacious. Enter through an enclosed porch opening to the large living room with a half bath, continue to find a huge eat in kitchen with granite...Welcome to 1140 E Rittenhouse Street offering 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and over 1,500 square feet. Instantly feel at home in this stunning fully renovated 2-story home situated on one of the most unique streets in East Germantown. The wide open floor plan is flooded with natural light, covered with natural bamboo planks which makes it feel unbelievably spacious. Enter through an enclosed porch opening to the large living room with a half bath, continue to find a huge eat in kitchen with granite countertops, pendant lights, beautiful backsplash, large kitchen island, brand new stainless steel appliances, outdoor camera monitor, and an area that provides plenty of space for a dining table. Through the kitchen, get access to the deck through a gorgeous white french door to enjoy the fresh air flowing around. On the upper level of this home, find two bright and charming bedrooms with laminate flooring alongside with a double sink vanity, marble countertops and a washer and dryer situated in the hallway. A sunny master bedroom awaits you on the other side of the hallway, with two spacious closets and a master bathroom equipped with a stand up shower. On the lower end, find a complete carpeted basement with a full bathroom with a shower, a garage and a storage space leading to the backyard garnished to a pleasant synthetic grass border with stones and the remaining area covered with beautiful gravel. This home has been meticulously renovated, with attention given to every detail and special care taken to preserve the original character of this charming home. The neighborhood offers peace and tranquility, but with the convenience of public transportation, shopping, restaurants, and parks close by. 1140 E Rittenhouse Street has so much to offer and will not last! Call to schedule a private showing today!

Listed by: Max Lomas 215.207.8676 listwithlomas@gmail.com • RE/MAX Properties - Newtown

Listing closed: 10/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH936202

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$289,900

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

1/27

$289,900

Sold 10/22/24

3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,416
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

6172 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141

1/26

$305,000

Sold 10/30/25

3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,728
Square Feet: 0.07
Acres

1135 East Johnson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/26

$285,000

Sold 09/23/24

3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,444
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

7356 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/53

$315,000

Sold 06/25/26

3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,772
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

2244 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/27

$365,000

Sold 05/22/26

3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,728
Square Feet: 0.07
Acres

1211 East Johnson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/23

$357,000

Sold 12/23/25

3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,386
Square Feet: 0.05
Acres

932 East Ellet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150

1/22

$285,000

Sold 07/11/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,710
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

6426 North Smedley Street, Philadelphia, PA 19126

a front view of a building with street view

1/28

$270,000

Sold 06/10/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,568
Square Feet: 0.05
Acres

1601 67th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126

a living room with furniture and a chandelier

1/25

$250,000

Sold 02/16/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,576
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

6519 Cutler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19126

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage¹

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Properties - Newtown

Sold By Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage¹

$1,586 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,449

Property Taxes

$137

HOA Dues

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Property Information for 1140 East Rittenhouse Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,649 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number: 591118800
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,538.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1915
Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,656 SF

Location

School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District County ID: 300200397108

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19138 (19138)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $117,800

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $100,178
City Town Tax: $744
Land Assessed Value: $17,622
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: K30
Zoning: RSA3
Tax Lot: 110
School Tax: $905
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $5,000

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,538.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,538.00
Total SQFT: 1,538.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Masonry
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3043/0161/6620/304301616620_512_384_WM_PbmpU2gFM66kKoqe.jpg
Basement Type: Full
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 23.50 x 113.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 1317927

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Built In, Covered Parking

Interior Features

Fireplaces Count: 0
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1140 East Rittenhouse Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 10, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #688291832	$285,000	+50.2% / yr
Oct 30, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH936202	$285,000	—
Sep 21, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH936202		—
Sep 16, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH936202	$295,000	—
Aug 29, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #631356955	$112,500	—
Aug 29, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1001769690	$112,500	—
Jun 26, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1001769690		—
May 7, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001769690	$120,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/10/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #688291832	$285,000 +50.2% / yr
10/30/2020	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH936202	$285,000
09/21/2020	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH936202	—
09/16/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH936202	$295,000
08/29/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #631356955	$112,500
08/29/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1001769690	$112,500
06/26/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1001769690	—
05/07/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001769690	$120,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1140 East Rittenhouse Street

Taxable ValueLand$70,240Additions$280,960Total$351,200

Tax Record2026$4,782 ($398 / month)

Home Facts

Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,538 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,538 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,656 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1915Year Renovated1915ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN59-1118800

Schools near 1140 East Rittenhouse Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Mastery Charter School - Francis D. Pastorius Elementary	Charter - Serves this home	K to 8	0.3 mi
1/10	King Martin Luther High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.4 mi
1/10	Building 21	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.5 mi
9/10	Central High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.2 mi
5/10	Girls High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.2 mi
NR	Holy Temple of God Christian School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 11	0.2 mi
NR	Adelaide Educational Center	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.4 mi
NR	Excelsior School Philadelphia	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Mastery Charter School - Francis D. Pastorius Elementary CharterK to 8 Serves this home	0.3 mi
1/10	King Martin Luther High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.4 mi
1/10	Building 21 Public9 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi
9/10	Central High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.2 mi
5/10	Girls High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.2 mi
NR	Holy Temple of God Christian School PrivatePK to 11 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Adelaide Educational Center PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Excelsior School Philadelphia PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.4 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Similar Homes

New listings in 19138

$417,000 | 868 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/2

New

$417,000

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,500
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

868 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138

$235,000 | 5722 Crittenden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/32

New

$235,000

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,229
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

5722 Crittenden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138

$290,000 | 7167 Georgian Road, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/34

New

$290,000

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,714
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

7167 Georgian Road, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/20

$110,000

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,056
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

6426 North Norwood Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138

$300,000 | 7450 Beverly Road, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/36

Coming Soon

$300,000

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,104
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

7450 Beverly Road, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/7

$220,000

4
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,544
Square Feet: 0.07
Acres

2023 Eastburn Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/13

$135,000

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,348
Square Feet: 0.02
Acres

2139 Church Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/13

$160,000

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 950
Square Feet: 0.02
Acres

1214 East Stafford Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138

$249,900 | 1969 Ashley Road, Philadelphia, PA 19138

1/21

Open: 8/29 11:00AM - 12:30PM

$249,900

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,412
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

1969 Ashley Road, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1140 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	$285,000	3	4	1,538	2,656
1138 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	–	1	1,538	2,656
1142 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	–	1	1,538	2,656
1136 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	$142,000	3	2	1,538	2,656
1144 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	–	1	1,538	2,656
1132 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	–	1	1,538	2,656
1148 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	$205,000	3	3	1,538	2,656
1151 East Price Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	3	1	1,080	1,816
1153 East Price Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	3	1	1,080	1,816
1149 East Price Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	3	1	1,080	1,816
1155 East Price Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	3	1	1,080	1,816
1147 East Price Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	$110,000	3	1	1,816	1,816
1130 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	–	1	1,538	2,656
1145 East Price Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	3	1	1,080	1,816
1150 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	–	1	1,538	2,849
1159 East Price Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	3	1	1,080	1,816

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Properties - Newtown

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: BRIGHT, Greater LeHigh Valley Regional MLS, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by BRIGHT, Greater LeHigh Valley Regional MLS, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS® is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.

Philadelphia, PA

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Explore Nearby Homes

Homes in Nearby East Germantown Neighborhoods

Homes in Nearby East Germantown Cities

Homes in Nearby East Germantown Zip Codes