Welcome to 1219 W. Ritner Street where you'll be blown away by the charm and openness this spacious brick front home has to offer. With 3 beds and 1 full 1 half bath, finished basement with additional storage, the care and pride of home ownership will make you feel right at home. As you enter through your solid wood door and separate foyer entrance, you'll be enchanted by the open living space with built ins that add both beauty and functionality. The hardwood floors lead through the incredible archway to the dining room. The kitchen is incredibly spacious and flooded with light. With a newer oven hood and range, you'll be ready to cook up a storm. Entering into the back patio, you'll be able to flex your green thumb and grilling skills for guests. Need additional office or play space? Your finished basement has both. This one's not to be missed!
This beautiful red brick rowhome sits on a quiet, double-wide street in Lower Moyamensing and boasts beautiful built-ins and molding, a large backyard with custom planters and irrigation system, and a partially-finished basement! Enter through a bright doubledoor vestibule and into a spacious open floor plan with hardwood flooring, original architectural details, and high ceilings throughout as well as a first floor powder room with exposed brick. The large fully-tiled kitchen offers abundant cabinet and counterspace and leads to a large rear patio with custom raised planters - the perfect space for outdoor entertaining and dining al fresco! Upstairs, the master bedroom boasts neutral carpeting and dual ceiling fans. The bathroom features hexagon tiled floors, original tub, and a subway tile shower surround. Two other bedrooms feature hardwood flooring and generous closet space, with the rear bedroom featuring built-in bookshelves and a mirrored armoire. Downstairs, a partially-finished basement offers more room for living and entertaining along with additional storage and workspace including custom shelving units. Located in lovely Lower Moyamensing, this home enjoys close location to vibrant East Passyunk restaurants and shops, neighborhood favorites like Frangelli's Bakery and Mifflin Square Park, and easy access to the Broad Street line, #45 bus, and I-76 and I-95.
BRIGHT MLS #1005713560
May 12, 2008
Sold
$230,850
$143/sq ft
Apr 7, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 20, 2008
Listed
$229,900
$142/sq ft
+7
This is a lovely 3 bedroom/1 bath South Philly Gem!! Enter into an ornate vestibule with detailed woodwork, crown moldings and nice light transom. This home also features beautiful hardwood floors, wood work and crown moldings through-out. Extra large eat-in-kitchen with door to nice rear yard. 3 spacious, bright bedrooms with plenty of closet space and a nice hall bath. This home is freshly painted with good mechanicals!
Public Records
Oct 8, 2003
Sold
$83,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,944 (−32.2%)
$62,060 + $248,240
$310,300
2025
$4,344 (+9.5%)
$62,060 + $248,240
$310,300
2024
$3,967
$56,680 + $226,720
$283,400
2023
$3,967 (+8.1%)
$56,680 + $226,720
$283,400
2022
$3,670
$56,635 + $205,565
$262,200
2021
$3,670
$56,635 + $205,565
$262,200
2020
$3,670 (+8.3%)
$56,635 + $205,565
$262,200
2019
$3,388 (+66.7%)
$52,272 + $189,728
$242,000
2018
$2,033
$31,363 + $113,837
$145,200
2017
$2,032 (+4.4%)
$31,363 + $113,837
$145,200
2015
$1,946
$15,960 + $129,240
$145,200
2014
$1,945 (+16.5%)
$15,960 + $129,240
$145,200
2013
$1,670 (+3.6%)
$2,404 + $14,684
$17,088
2012
$1,612 (+3.9%)
$2,404 + $14,684
$17,088
2011
$1,552 (+9.9%)
$2,404 + $14,684
$17,088
2010
$1,412
$2,404 + $14,684
$17,088
Tax history for 1219 W Ritner St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,944 (−32.2%)
$62,060 + $248,240
$310,300
2025
$4,344 (+9.5%)
$62,060 + $248,240
$310,300
2024
$3,967
$56,680 + $226,720
$283,400
2023
$3,967 (+8.1%)
$56,680 + $226,720
$283,400
2022
$3,670
$56,635 + $205,565
$262,200
2021
$3,670
$56,635 + $205,565
$262,200
2020
$3,670 (+8.3%)
$56,635 + $205,565
$262,200
2019
$3,388 (+66.7%)
$52,272 + $189,728
$242,000
2018
$2,033
$31,363 + $113,837
$145,200
2017
$2,032 (+4.4%)
$31,363 + $113,837
$145,200
2015
$1,946
$15,960 + $129,240
$145,200
2014
$1,945 (+16.5%)
$15,960 + $129,240
$145,200
2013
$1,670 (+3.6%)
$2,404 + $14,684
$17,088
2012
$1,612 (+3.9%)
$2,404 + $14,684
$17,088
2011
$1,552 (+9.9%)
$2,404 + $14,684
$17,088
2010
$1,412
$2,404 + $14,684
$17,088
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
15 ft.
Lot depth
70 ft.
Lot size
1,050
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
1,617
Year built
1940
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
394312700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 1, 2025.
RSA-5
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Dec 20, 2011 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Work on a lateral.
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $205,565
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 70.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $56,635
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,617
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,656
School Tax: $2,013
Tax Assessed Value: $262,200
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,670
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: cross streets 12th and ritner
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,617
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1,050 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 394312700
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Nov 1, 2025
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Schools
Jenks Abram School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Fell D Newlin School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
South Philadelphia High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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