Last Sold Price
3 beds1,614 sqft$75/sqft
856 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Description

Fantastic opportunity in Germantown! This spacious 3BR, 1.5BA twin is ready for a new owner. As you enter the property through the heated, enclosed front porch, you are greeted by the wonderful detail and character of this home. The LR has HW floors and a working stone fireplace. The formal dining room w/entrance to the kitchen is perfect for holiday gatherings. The kitchen was remodeled in 2007 and has an adjoining breakfast rm w/stained glass doors. The 2nd fl boasts 2 large bedrooms w/spacious...Fantastic opportunity in Germantown! This spacious 3BR, 1.5BA twin is ready for a new owner. As you enter the property through the heated, enclosed front porch, you are greeted by the wonderful detail and character of this home. The LR has HW floors and a working stone fireplace. The formal dining room w/entrance to the kitchen is perfect for holiday gatherings. The kitchen was remodeled in 2007 and has an adjoining breakfast rm w/stained glass doors. The 2nd fl boasts 2 large bedrooms w/spacious closets, a hall bath and a master bedroom w/an attached dressing room/walk-in closet (can also be used as a nursery). The outdoor space includes a fenced backyard, attached 1 car garage and private driveway w/2 car parking. Other features include newer windows, walk-out basement and fresh paint t/o. Located on a quiet, island street with a very active block association, this property is right around the corner from Awbury Arboretum. It's conveniently located to transportation, shopping and schools. This property would be a great candidate for an FHA 203k renovation loan. Don't delay - schedule your appt today!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/17/2014 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Dee Greene Hill

    Dee Greene Hill

    Listing Agent

    Long & Foster-Folsom

    P: (484) 431-3857

Property Details for 856 East Rittenhouse Street

Status
MLS #
1003600858
Days on Market
316
Taxes
$1,892 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1933
Lot Size
0.07 AC / 3,188 SF
Tax ID Number
591112200
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
CHEW AVE
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces
3
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
8
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,614.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$140,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Philadelphia, PA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Long & Foster-Folsom

Sold By Liberty Bell Real Estate Agents, LLC

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Building Information for 856 East Rittenhouse Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1933Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,188 SF

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Property Information for 856 East Rittenhouse Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19138 (19138)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Pond
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $141,200
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $118,885
  • Land Assessed Value: $22,315
  • Land Use Code: K30
  • Zoning: R5
  • Tax Lot: 102
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $7,260
Rooms
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,614.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 25X126
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Location Type: Pond
  • Parcel ID: 1317861
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Private
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Stain/Lead Glass, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Gas, Radiant
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: dghrealestate.com

Property History for 856 East Rittenhouse Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003600858

$121,000
Dec 12, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #485003017

$121,000

+0.2% / yr

Oct 29, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003600858

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003600858

$121,000
12/12/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #485003017

$121,000

+0.2% / yr

10/29/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003600858

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

Public Records for 856 East Rittenhouse Street

Taxable ValueLand$49,820Additions$199,280Total$249,100
Tax Record2026$1,971 ($164 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,614 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,614 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,188 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1915Year Renovated1915ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN59-1112200

Schools near 856 East Rittenhouse Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
King Martin Luther High School
Public9 to 12

Parkway Northwest
Public9 to 12

Building 21
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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