939 East Rittenhouse Street

Closed 8/25/22

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Last Sold Price

$249,900

3 beds2 baths1,751 sqft

939 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA 19138

TownhouseProperty Type

0.06 acresLot Size

1915Year Built

$143/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this charming Colonial in East Germantown! This 1,751 square foot, spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has been lovely maintained. The open front porch provides great outdoor seating. Step inside the spacious living room with beautiful hardwoods throughout, gas fireplace, and great natural light. The flow into the dining room and adjacent kitchen gives you all the comfortable feels. The kitchen offers beautiful redwood cabinets, granite counters, stainless-steel appliances, gas cooking,...Welcome to this charming Colonial in East Germantown! This 1,751 square foot, spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has been lovely maintained. The open front porch provides great outdoor seating. Step inside the spacious living room with beautiful hardwoods throughout, gas fireplace, and great natural light. The flow into the dining room and adjacent kitchen gives you all the comfortable feels. The kitchen offers beautiful redwood cabinets, granite counters, stainless-steel appliances, gas cooking, tile floor and the back door leads to the nice size rear deck and fenced in rear yard, great for entertaining! Second floor has 3 generously sized bedrooms each with ample closet space great for storage. Full hall bath is complete on this floor. In addition to all the wonderful features already mentioned, the large master bedroom offers two deep closets and a bonus room that could be used as a wardrobe closet or a sitting room great for your personal private space, your choice! The fully UNFINISHED basement offers a half bathroom. When YOUR basement renovations are complete, your family room will provide plenty of entertaining space and additional storage. You’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing all the “bones” of the home have been updated within 6 years! The property is convenient to schools, shopping and transportation.

Listed by: Cheryl C Jackson 215.620.7971 cheryl@commongroundrealtors.com • Common Ground Realtors

Listing closed: 08/25/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH2119586

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Property Information for 939 East Rittenhouse Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,689 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number: 591134900
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 05-23-2022
Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street: Sprague
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,751.00
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
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1915
Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,633 SF

Location

School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District County ID: 300200397108

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19138 (19138)

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

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $120,700

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $102,595
City Town Tax: $762
Land Assessed Value: $18,105
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: K30
Zoning: RSA3
Zoning Dscrp: Residential
Tax Lot: 61
School Tax: $927
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $6,000

Rooms

All Upper Levels

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

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 2

# 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: Bedroom 1
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 2

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,751.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,751.00
Total SQFT: 1,751.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Masonry
Roof: Flat
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8015/8829/6164/801588296164_512_384_WM_I_1gdcQluvQhTuj7.jpg
Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Walkout Level, Garage Access
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 26.00 x 100.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Fencing: Rear, Wood
Parcel ID: 1318059

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Rear Entry

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1

Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Energy Efficient

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Outdoor Living Structures: Breezeway, Deck(s)

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

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: No Septic System
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 939 East Rittenhouse Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 25, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1497821156	$249,900	+10.0% / yr
Aug 25, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2119586	$249,900	—
Jun 3, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2119586		—
Jun 3, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2119586		—
May 23, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2119586	$249,900	—
Dec 7, 2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #320514547	$90,000	-14.8% / yr
Dec 7, 2011	Closed BRIGHT #1004319650	$90,000	—
Jun 5, 2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004319650		—
Mar 14, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004319650	$120,000	—
May 4, 2010	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008990688	$160,000	—
Feb 22, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008990688	$160,000	—
Oct 1, 2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #268173609	$150,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/25/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1497821156	$249,900 +10.0% / yr
08/25/2022	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2119586	$249,900
06/03/2022	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2119586	—
06/03/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2119586	—
05/23/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2119586	$249,900
12/07/2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #320514547	$90,000 -14.8% / yr
12/07/2011	Closed BRIGHT #1004319650	$90,000
06/05/2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004319650	—
03/14/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004319650	$120,000
05/04/2010	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008990688	$160,000
02/22/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008990688	$160,000
10/01/2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #268173609	$150,000

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

Public Records for 939 East Rittenhouse Street

Taxable ValueLand$50,000Additions$200,000Total$250,000

Tax Record2026$2,089 ($174 / month)

Home Facts

Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,751 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,751 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,633 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1915Year Renovated1915ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN59-1134900

Schools near 939 East Rittenhouse Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Mastery Charter School - Francis D. Pastorius Elementary	Charter - Serves this home	K to 8	0.2 mi
1/10	King Martin Luther High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.5 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.5 mi
1/10	Building 21	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
9/10	Central High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.1 mi
5/10	Girls High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.2 mi
NR	Holy Temple of God Christian School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 11	0.4 mi
NR	Heartfelt Learning Center	Private - Nearby school	K to 2	0.4 mi
NR	Green Tree School & Services	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Mastery Charter School - Francis D. Pastorius Elementary CharterK to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
1/10	King Martin Luther High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.5 mi
1/10	Building 21 Public9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
9/10	Central High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.1 mi
5/10	Girls High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.2 mi
NR	Holy Temple of God Christian School PrivatePK to 11 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Heartfelt Learning Center PrivateK to 2 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Green Tree School & Services PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.4 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: 939 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	$249,900	3	2	1,751	2,633
937 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	$169,000	3	2	1,751	2,633
941 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	–	1	1,751	2,633
935 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	$360,000	3	3	2,351	2,614
943 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	$156,500	3	2	1,751	2,633
933 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	$272,000	3	2	1,751	2,633
945 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	–	1	1,751	2,633
931 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	$378,900	3	4	2,801	2,633
947 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	$198,000	4	2	1,751	2,896
936 East Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	–	1	1,656	4,117
938 East Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	–	1	1,656	4,117
929 East Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138	–	–	1	1,751	2,633
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