405 S 17th St
Description
Perfect Rittenhouse Square location. Ideal for an owner occupant, an investor, or for an Airbnb—the current owner secured a variance,...Charming, historic trinity with significant original character. 1 bedroom plus family room (or guest bedroom). Absolutely lovely and so bright!! The character includes original woodwork, hardwood floors throughout, double hung windows, and just truly historic—real early 19th Century Philly (with modern amenities, of course). Renovated kitchen and bath. Central air.
Perfect Rittenhouse Square location. Ideal for an owner occupant, an investor, or for an Airbnb—the current owner secured a variance, so this is a legal Airbnb!
The 1st floor is a living and dining area with high ceilings and a kitchen that includes granite countertops, nice storage, and stainless appliances—a two burner range, mini fridge (with another fridge in clean basement), convection microwave, and a small oven.
The 2nd floor offers a spacious and bright family room (or guest bedroom). Two west facing windows. Fireplace. Built-In bookshelves. Renovated full bath with skylight. Tile walk-in shower.
The 3rd Floor offers a comfortable bedroom with ample closet and built-in storage space. Ceiling fan.
The basement is dry and clean with excellent ceiling height. Walls were recently reparged. Washer and dryer. A refrigerator, and mechanicals including a new Bradford White hot water heater (2025).
This historic trinity offers a spectacular location—99 WalkScore and within 2 blocks of Rittenhouse Square and tons of restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, and more.
Listing Agent
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jeff.block@compass.comP: (215)-833-7088
Property Details for 405 South 17th Street
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Property Details for 405 South 17th Street
| Status | Coming Soon |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2569062 |
| Days on Market | - |
| Taxes | $5,676 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.01 AC / 234 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
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Building Information for 405 South 17th Street
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$2,349 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$1,876
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Property Information for 405 South 17th Street
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: GREENFIELD ALBERT (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: GREENFIELD ALBERT (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19146 (19146)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Type of Condo
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Assessed Value: $405,500
- Year Assessed: 2026
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: O50
- Zoning: CMX1
- Tax Lot: 269
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- Stories: Upper 1, Upper 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 675.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 675.00
- Total SQFT: 675.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Main Entrance Orientation: West
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 13.00 x 18.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 925315
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- 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
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.cityblockteam.com
Property History for 405 South 17th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1488067040 | $360,000 | +1.1% / yr |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | — | |
| May 7, 2021 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | — | |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | — | |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | — | |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | $390,000 | — |
| Jul 16, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | $450,000 | — |
| Oct 12, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #586181829 | $340,000 | +17.0% / yr |
| Oct 12, 2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1002432894 | $340,000 | — |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1002432894 | — | |
| May 23, 2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002432894 | $349,000 | — |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #560987115 | $292,000 | +1.5% / yr |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002663230 | $292,000 | — |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002663230 | — | |
| Jul 23, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002663230 | $329,900 | — |
| Feb 28, 2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239809747 | $250,000 | — |
| Feb 28, 2005 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH217360 | $250,000 | — |
| Jan 1, 2005 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH217360 | — | |
| Dec 7, 2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH217360 | $259,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1488067040 | $360,000 +1.1% / yr |
| 08/11/2021 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | — |
| 05/07/2021 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | — |
| 02/17/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | — |
| 02/11/2021 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | — |
| 07/29/2020 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | $390,000 |
| 07/16/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH913734 | $450,000 |
| 10/12/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #586181829 | $340,000 +17.0% / yr |
| 10/12/2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1002432894 | $340,000 |
| 07/01/2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1002432894 | — |
| 05/23/2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002432894 | $349,000 |
| 10/23/2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #560987115 | $292,000 +1.5% / yr |
| 10/23/2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002663230 | $292,000 |
| 09/23/2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002663230 | — |
| 07/23/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002663230 | $329,900 |
| 02/28/2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239809747 | $250,000 |
| 02/28/2005 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH217360 | $250,000 |
| 01/01/2005 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH217360 | — |
| 12/07/2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH217360 | $259,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 405 South 17th Street
Schools near 405 South 17th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Greenfield Albert M School PublicK to 8 | ||
Franklin Benjamin High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Creative And Performing Arts Public9 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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