Last Sold Price
3 beds1,536 sqft$280/sqft
1429 W Ritner St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Description

Here is a great opportunity to own a wonderful historic corner property in the lovely South Philadelphia neighborhood of Melrose. The fine brick facade, brownstone arches, and an elaborate cornice wrapping around to the Carlisle Street side beautifully conceal a home that has been updated for modern living while retaining many historic elements both inside and out. Step through the wide front door into an original foyer with tiled walls and floors, illuminated by an antique pendant lamp at night,...Here is a great opportunity to own a wonderful historic corner property in the lovely South Philadelphia neighborhood of Melrose. The fine brick facade, brownstone arches, and an elaborate cornice wrapping around to the Carlisle Street side beautifully conceal a home that has been updated for modern living while retaining many historic elements both inside and out. Step through the wide front door into an original foyer with tiled walls and floors, illuminated by an antique pendant lamp at night, and double full light doors by day. The foyer opens to a large living area with high ceilings flanked on one side by a painted wood mantle and on the other side by the original staircase. A large south-facing and an east-facing window provide ample natural living room light. Oak flooring with a walnut border extends from the living room through the wide archway into the dining room and right up to the open kitchen at the rear of the house. Beautiful original radiators provide warming radiant heat while a separate AC System provides cool air in the summer months. The dining area is very spacious. Below two east-facing windows is a wall-length window seat with storage cabinets. There is plenty of room for dinner parties for friends and family. A contemporary kitchen with warm walnut-stained cabinets and white Corian countertops wraps around all four sides, including a peninsula with a counter to pull up a couple of stools. There are modern stainless steel appliances. Two windows help keep the natural light flowing through this entire living level. Beyond the kitchen is a private patio ready for your personal touches to create an urban oasis. Upstairs, you will find original pine floors running throughout the floor, three spacious bedrooms, and a hall bath. The primary bedroom at the front of the house has an ensuite full bath plus 12' of closet space. Again, being a corner property, all the rooms are light-filled through the large windows. The basement is large and dry, so great for storage. It is also home to the washer and dryer, as well as a double porcelain utility sink. If you don't know this neighborhood yet, there is so much to explore. It is a short walk from great decades-old purveyors such as Cascia's, Dad's Stuffing, L'Angolo, and Ritner Hardware, as well as being a short walk to the South Philly Food Coop, Cafe Nhan, Ultimo, several good Mexican spots, and the Broad Street Line. This is a gem of a neighborhood and a property that you don't want to miss.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/02/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Michael Garden

    Michael Garden

    Listing Agent

    Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

    P: (215) 500-2981

Property Details for 1429 West Ritner Street

Status
MLS #
PAPH2465966
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$5,240 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
0.02 AC / 960 SF
Tax ID Number
261024500
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
End of Row/Townhouse
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
MELROSE
Subdivision
MELROSE (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
Carlisle
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
8
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,536.00
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$399,999

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

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Location

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Building Information for 1429 West Ritner Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 960 SF

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Property Information for 1429 West Ritner Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19145 (19145)
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $374,400
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $299,600
  • City Town Tax: $2,305
  • Land Assessed Value: $74,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 110
  • School Tax: $2,934
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,536.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 60.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1039698
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Wood Floors, Upgraded Countertops, Kitchen - Eat-In, Floor Plan - Traditional, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Has Laundry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1429 West Ritner Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1557419676

$430,000

+3.3% / yr

May 2, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2465966

$430,000
Apr 7, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2465966

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1557419676

$430,000

+3.3% / yr

05/02/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2465966

$430,000
04/07/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2465966

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

Public Records for 1429 West Ritner Street

Taxable ValueLand$86,000Additions$344,000Total$430,000
Tax Record2026$5,241 ($437 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtStories2Lot Size960 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN26-1024500

Schools near 1429 West Ritner Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Girard Stephen School
PublicK to 4

Gamp
Public5 to 12

Academy At Palumbo
Public9 to 12

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.

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