226 W Rittenhouse St
Description
Inside, you'll find high ceilings and recessed lighting that enhance the spacious atmosphere. The dual pane windows boost energy efficiency and fill the home with natural light, creating a welcoming ambiance.
The kitchen is a highlight. It features...Welcome to 226 W Rittenhouse St, a single-family 4BR, 2.5 BTH detached home on a tree-lined street in West Germantown. Fully renovated with a new roof, central air, and heating, this residence is perfect for those seeking modern comfort and style in a new home.
Inside, you'll find high ceilings and recessed lighting that enhance the spacious atmosphere. The dual pane windows boost energy efficiency and fill the home with natural light, creating a welcoming ambiance.
The kitchen is a highlight. It features stainless steel appliances and a functional island, providing plenty of storage space for all your culinary needs. The kitchen is designed to be both practical and stylish, making it a perfect spot for cooking and gathering.
The living room has wiring for a built-in sound system, and the central AC ensures year-round comfort. The basement offers additional space for storage or customization to fit your lifestyle. An additional convenience, parking is available for $150 a month across the street for a 10 year lease term!
The backyard serves as a private oasis for relaxation and entertainment. Located near Ultimo Coffee, Weaver's Way Co-Op, the Waldorf School, Germantown Friends Academy and Wissahickon Valley Park's hiking trails, this home offers a perfect blend of urban convenience and natural beauty. Make 226 W Rittenhouse St your new home and enjoy the best of Philadelphia living. * * * Ask us about First Time Home Owner Grant funds that can assist you up to $20K+! * * *
*Some areas have been virtually staged
Listing Agents
![Wendy Schwartz, MSW]()
wendy.schwartz@compass.comP: (215)-913-1425
![June Kang]()
june.kang@compass.comP: (917)-531-8006
Property Details for 226 West Rittenhouse Street
Property Details for 226 West Rittenhouse Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2431682 |
| Days on Market | 13 |
| Taxes | $6,017 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 AC / 3,300 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
| Compensation Remarks | Co-broke |
Location
Sold By Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
Building Information for 226 West Rittenhouse Street
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1Property Information for 226 West Rittenhouse Street
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19144 (19144)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $429,900
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $343,920
- City Town Tax: $2,647
- Land Assessed Value: $85,980
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: O58
- Historic: No
- Zoning: RSA5
- Tax Lot: 70
- School Tax: $3,369
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2024
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,800.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,300.00
- Total SQFT: 2,800.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Stone, CPVC/PVC
- Basement Type: Fully Finished
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 22.00 x 150.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Location Type: Middle Of Block
- Parcel ID: 1321655
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Annually
- Type Of Parking: On Street, Parking Lot
- Parking Lot - # of Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Parking Fee, Secure Parking
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Hookup, Main Floor
- Spa: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.wendyschwartzteam.com
Property History for 226 West Rittenhouse Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2431682 | $515,000 | — |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1558642844 | $515,000 | +7.9% / yr |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2431682 | — | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2431682 | — | |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2431682 | $515,000 | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH2320238 | — | |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2320530 | $230,000 | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PAPH2320238 | — | |
| Feb 19, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2320530 | — | |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2320530 | $250,000 | — |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2320238 | $250,000 | — |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2320530 | $275,000 | — |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2320238 | $275,000 | — |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH2260546 | — | |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH2278340 | — | |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH2260546 | — | |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2278340 | $285,000 | — |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2260546 | $285,000 | — |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2278340 | $295,000 | — |
| Sep 10, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2260546 | $295,000 | — |
| Sep 4, 2023 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH2244892 | — | |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2244892 | $325,000 | — |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2260546 | $325,000 | — |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2244892 | $350,000 | — |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2244892 | $375,000 | — |
| Oct 22, 1999 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531898724 | $75,000 | -100.0% / yr |
| Sep 17, 1999 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531986202 | $175,000 | -81.0% / yr |
| May 4, 1999 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531942696 | $325,000 | — |
| Apr 21, 1999 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531941726 | $110,000 | +611.5% / yr |
| Dec 16, 1998 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531861304 | $55,900 | -92.2% / yr |
| Sep 28, 1998 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531858312 | $97,000 | -73.8% / yr |
| Jun 1, 1998 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531829888 | $150,000 | +58.0% / yr |
| Oct 29, 1997 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531800877 | $114,570 | +3823.6% / yr |
| Sep 22, 1997 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531498081 | $79,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2431682 | $515,000 |
| 03/25/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1558642844 | $515,000 +7.9% / yr |
| 03/13/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2431682 | — |
| 03/13/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2431682 | — |
| 03/01/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2431682 | $515,000 |
| 04/09/2024 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH2320238 | — |
| 03/11/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2320530 | $230,000 |
| 02/20/2024 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PAPH2320238 | — |
| 02/19/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2320530 | — |
| 02/16/2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2320530 | $250,000 |
| 02/15/2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2320238 | $250,000 |
| 02/09/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2320530 | $275,000 |
| 02/09/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2320238 | $275,000 |
| 12/11/2023 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH2260546 | — |
| 12/11/2023 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH2278340 | — |
| 12/07/2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH2260546 | — |
| 10/05/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2278340 | $285,000 |
| 10/05/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2260546 | $285,000 |
| 09/14/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2278340 | $295,000 |
| 09/10/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2260546 | $295,000 |
| 09/04/2023 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH2244892 | — |
| 07/21/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2244892 | $325,000 |
| 07/21/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2260546 | $325,000 |
| 06/28/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2244892 | $350,000 |
| 06/20/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2244892 | $375,000 |
| 10/22/1999 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531898724 | $75,000 -100.0% / yr |
| 09/17/1999 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531986202 | $175,000 -81.0% / yr |
| 05/04/1999 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531942696 | $325,000 |
| 04/21/1999 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531941726 | $110,000 +611.5% / yr |
| 12/16/1998 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531861304 | $55,900 -92.2% / yr |
| 09/28/1998 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531858312 | $97,000 -73.8% / yr |
| 06/01/1998 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531829888 | $150,000 +58.0% / yr |
| 10/29/1997 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531800877 | $114,570 +3823.6% / yr |
| 09/22/1997 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #531498081 | $79,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 226 West Rittenhouse Street
Schools near 226 West Rittenhouse Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School PublicK to 8 | ||
Rhodes E Washington School PublicK to 8 | ||
Kenderton Elementary School PublicK to 8 | ||
Lingelbach Anna L School PublicK to 8 |
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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