1947 West Ritner Street

Closed 3/28/25

Last Sold Price

$347,000

3 beds2 baths1,386 sqft$250/sqft

1947 W Ritner St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Description

Nestled in the Girard Estates neighborhood of South Philly, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom townhome invites you to a life of modern comfort. From the moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by the warm glow of natural sunlight streaming through the front windows, and accentuating the gleaming hardwood floors. The heart of this home is the newly updated kitchen, complete with stunning granite countertops, sleek new appliances, and ample space to whip up your favorite meals. The first-floor...Nestled in the Girard Estates neighborhood of South Philly, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom townhome invites you to a life of modern comfort. From the moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by the warm glow of natural sunlight streaming through the front windows, and accentuating the gleaming hardwood floors. The heart of this home is the newly updated kitchen, complete with stunning granite countertops, sleek new appliances, and ample space to whip up your favorite meals. The first-floor laundry area, outfitted with a front-loading washer and dryer, adds convenience to your daily routine. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite featuring custom built-in closets by Design and a luxurious updated bathroom with a heated bidet toilet—a spa-like retreat at home. The half bathroom has also been tastefully updated, ensuring comfort and style. A fully finished basement with brand-new carpeting provides endless possibilities. Whether you envision a home office, playroom, or entertainment space, this area has you covered. Step outside, and you’ll discover your private oasis. The backyard garden bed, bursting with perennial flowers in the Spring, offers a tranquil escape, the perfect setting for outdoor gatherings or quiet mornings with coffee. With new central AC, a recently replaced roof, a new front entrance awning, and a new water heater, this home is as worry-free as it is inviting. Plus, the location couldn’t be better! Enjoy the perks of a quiet, friendly neighborhood with easy access to public transit and major highways. Grocery stores, a corner mini-market that stocks everything you need, and Center City’s renowned dining, sports, and cultural hubs are just moments away. Don’t miss this rare gem! Schedule your showing today and take the first step toward making this house your home.

LISTING CLOSED: 03/28/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by Michael R. Severns • Keller Williams Main Line
P: (610) 545-9961 mikesev@severnsgroup.com

Property Details for 1947 West Ritner Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

PAPH2437010

Days on Market

Taxes

$3,904 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Townhouse

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1920

Lot Size

0.02 AC / 893 SF

County

Philadelphia County

Tax ID Number

262270500

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Straight Thru

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Expected On Market Date

02-12-2025

Subdivision

GIRARD ESTATES

Subdivision

GIRARD ESTATES (PHILADELPHIA PA)

Cross Street

20th

Municipality

PHILADELPHIA

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,386.00

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

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Building Information for 1947 West Ritner Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 893 SF

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$2,089 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,764

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$325

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Property Information for 1947 West Ritner Street

Location

School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District County ID: 803408593408

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19145 (19145)

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
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $278,900

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $223,120
City Town Tax: $1,717
Land Assessed Value: $55,780
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: Q30
Zoning: RSA5
Tax Lot: 143
School Tax: $2,186
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: No

Rooms

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

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

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Utility Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 1
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: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,386.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,386.00
Total SQFT: 1,386.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Block
Roof: Flat
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8036/0539/6014/803605396014_512_384_WM_WkwKmcj7uuOcgK0L.jpg
Basement Type: Fully Finished
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 60.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 1045504
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Recessed Lighting, Carpet, Floor Plan - Open, Built-Ins
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Energy Efficient Appliances, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/4b5e04b6-cfdd-48a8-8e91-41a0a20d65b7?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

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

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
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: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 1947 West Ritner Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 28, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2437010	$347,000	—
Mar 23, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1555601069	$347,000	+1.6% / yr
Feb 20, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2437010		—
Feb 12, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2437010	$350,000	—
Oct 12, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240492378	$263,000	+305.7% / yr
Oct 12, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH124974	$263,000	—
Sep 12, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH124974		—
Aug 21, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH124974	$259,900	—
Apr 23, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240401929	$136,000	—
Apr 23, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH137324	$136,000	—
Apr 2, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH137324		—
Mar 26, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH137324	$149,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/28/2025	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2437010	$347,000
03/23/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1555601069	$347,000 +1.6% / yr
02/20/2025	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2437010	—
02/12/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2437010	$350,000
10/12/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240492378	$263,000 +305.7% / yr
10/12/2007	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH124974	$263,000
09/12/2007	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH124974	—
08/21/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH124974	$259,900
04/23/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240401929	$136,000
04/23/2007	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH137324	$136,000
04/02/2007	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH137324	—
03/26/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH137324	$149,000

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

Public Records for 1947 West Ritner Street

Taxable ValueLand$77,120Additions$308,480Total$385,600

Tax Record2026$3,774 ($314 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,386 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,386 SqFtStories2Lot Size893 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN26-2270500

Schools near 1947 West Ritner Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Girard Stephen School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	0.2 mi
8/10	Gamp	Public - Choice school	5 to 12	0.2 mi
5/10	Creative And Performing Arts High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.4 mi
8/10	Academy At Palumbo	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
5/10	Constitution High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	2.4 mi
4/10	Paul Robeson High School For Human Services	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.8 mi
NR	St Monica School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi
NR	True Gospel Tabernacle Learning Center	Private - Nearby school	PK to 4	0.5 mi
NR	St Richard Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Girard Stephen School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	0.2 mi
8/10	Gamp Public5 to 12 Choice school	0.2 mi
5/10	Creative And Performing Arts High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.4 mi
8/10	Academy At Palumbo Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
5/10	Constitution High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	2.4 mi
4/10	Paul Robeson High School For Human Services Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.8 mi
NR	St Monica School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	True Gospel Tabernacle Learning Center PrivatePK to 4 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	St Richard Elementary School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 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.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1947 West Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$347,000	3	2	1,386	893
1945 West Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$325,000	3	1	1,290	893
1943 West Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$317,500	3	2	1,290	893
1951 West Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$230,000	2	1	1,688	952
1941 West Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$320,000	3	2	1,890	893
1939 West Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$166,000	3	2	1,290	892
1950 Fitzgerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	–	3	1	1,050	720
1946 Fitzgerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$265,000	3	1	1,050	720
1948 Fitzgerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$182,000	3	1	1,080	720
1952 Fitzgerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$120,000	–	–	1,340	768
1944 Fitzgerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$160,000	3	1	1,080	720
1942 Fitzgerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$191,800	3	1	1,004	672
1937 West Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$185,000	3	2	1,290	892
1940 Fitzgerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$60,000	3	1	1,004	672
1935 West Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$225,000	3	2	1,290	892
1938 Fitzgerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145	$205,000	3	1	1,004	672

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