1914-16 Rittenhouse Square

Closed 4/10/13
Closed 4/10/13
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Last Sold Price
$4,200,000
10 beds8,600 sqft$488/sqft
1914-16 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Description

Unparalleled Opportunity to own the finest home in Philadelphia. This mansion, known as "The McIllhenny" facing Rittenhouse Square is built on 5 property lots with a 5800sf footprint. Assembled in the early 1950's by its only resident, Henry Plumer McIllhenny, to house his renown art collection and entertain guests. The home was last occupied in 1986 and is in need of complete restoration. 8600sf "L" shaped home with 10 bedrooms including a not to be believed Master Suite, 3 guest suites with en...Unparalleled Opportunity to own the finest home in Philadelphia. This mansion, known as "The McIllhenny" facing Rittenhouse Square is built on 5 property lots with a 5800sf footprint. Assembled in the early 1950's by its only resident, Henry Plumer McIllhenny, to house his renown art collection and entertain guests. The home was last occupied in 1986 and is in need of complete restoration. 8600sf "L" shaped home with 10 bedrooms including a not to be believed Master Suite, 3 guest suites with en suite baths and 6 staff bedrooms. 30' courtyard. 2 car garage with possibility to create muti-car parking garage under courtyard. Ready to be restored as the Jewel of the Square. Addresses include 1914-1916 Rittenhouse Square and 1915-1919 Manning Street. Please contact listing agent for more information or to schedule a tour.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/10/2013 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Bruce Benjamin

    Bruce Benjamin

    Listing Agent

    Plumer & Associates Inc

    P: (215) 805-0172

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  2. Scott Neifeld

    Scott Neifeld

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Plumer & Associates Inc

    P: (215) 275-3040

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Property Details for 1914-16 Rittenhouse Square

Status
Closed
MLS #
1003398584
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$56,281 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Townhouse
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1933
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,830 SF
County
Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number
082115310
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
Subdivision
RITTENHOUSE SQUARE (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
RITTENHOUSE SQ
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces
4
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
8,600.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Below Average

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,040,000

Avg days on market

78

Sale-to-list ratio

89.1%

Philadelphia, PA

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Building Information for 1914-16 Rittenhouse Square

Stories-Residences-Year Built1933Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,830 SF

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Property Information for 1914-16 Rittenhouse Square

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALBERT M. GREENFIELD SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19103 (19103)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Assessed Value: $576,000
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $161,424
  • Land Assessed Value: $414,576
  • Land Use Code: P70
  • Zoning: R16
  • Tax Lot: 44
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Building Info
Mobile Home Info
  • Mobile Home Type: Double Wide
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 8,600.00
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • # Bathrooms Full: 7
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 55X106
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Appliances: Commercial Range, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 1914-16 Rittenhouse Square

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003398584

$4,200,000—
Apr 1, 2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003398584

—
Apr 1, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003398584

$4,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003398584

$4,200,000
04/01/2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003398584

—
04/01/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003398584

$4,750,000

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Schools near 1914-16 Rittenhouse Square

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Greenfield Albert M School
Public - K to 8
Franklin Benjamin High School
Public - 9 to 12
Widener Memorial School
Public - K to 12
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Greenfield Albert M School
PublicK to 8

Franklin Benjamin High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1914-16 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
$4,200,000
10
8,600
5,830
1912 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
$3,200,000
3
10,000
2,090
1921 Manning Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
$2,000,000
3
2,551
1,008
1918 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
$1,050,000
4
2,208
880
1914 Rittenhouse Square, Unit 16, Philadelphia, PA 19103
–
10
8
10,558
5,368
1920 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
$975,000
4
2,390
880

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