Welcome to 1534 W. Ritner Street in the Melrose section of South Philadelphia. Less than 2 blocks West of Broad Street this straight through home offers 1,456sf of living space with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms! The details include a brick front, porch, 9’ ceilings, the original hardwood floors on the first floor, new LVT tiles on the 2nd floor, a newer home furnace & central A/C installed in 2017, and a new roof & solar system panels installed in 2023! This home is move in ready and in close proximity to many great restaurants and shops, while being a short walk to many options for outdoor life & entertainment. The home includes the stainless steel kitchen appliances, washer, dryer, and the NEST Thermostat.
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
960 sq ftLot Size
$200Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Bertoline• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•215-654-5900 (broker)
Listed by Michael McKee• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This large 4 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath home has been in the same family for over 60 years. It has a full brick front and turned steps. The heat and C/A are only 7 years old. The first floor is open throughout, has high ceilings and hardwood floors under the carpet. All 4 bedrooms and kitchen have ceiling fans. There are vertical blinds in most rooms. The location is convenient to Center City, Septa, shopping, hospitals and all sports complexes. This home is being sold "as is" and awaits its new owner. Make your appointment today!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,894
$55,640 + $222,560
$278,200
2025
$3,894 (+113.2%)
$55,640 + $222,560
$278,200
2024
$1,827
$51,640 + $206,560
$258,200
2023
$1,827
$51,640 + $206,560
$258,200
2022
$1,827
$36,372 + $176,328
$212,700
2021
$1,827
$36,372 + $176,328
$212,700
2020
$1,827
$36,372 + $176,328
$212,700
2019
$1,827
$33,807 + $163,893
$197,700
2018
$1,827
$29,327 + $142,173
$171,500
2017
$1,826 (−20.5%)
$29,327 + $142,173
$171,500
2015
$2,298
$16,608 + $154,892
$171,500
2014
$2,298 (+69.0%)
$16,608 + $154,892
$171,500
2013
$1,360 (+3.6%)
$1,420 + $12,500
$13,920
2012
$1,313 (+3.9%)
$1,420 + $12,500
$13,920
2011
$1,264 (+9.9%)
$1,420 + $12,500
$13,920
2010
$1,150
$1,420 + $12,500
$13,920
Tax history for 1534 W Ritner St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,894
$55,640 + $222,560
$278,200
2025
$3,894 (+113.2%)
$55,640 + $222,560
$278,200
2024
$1,827
$51,640 + $206,560
$258,200
2023
$1,827
$51,640 + $206,560
$258,200
2022
$1,827
$36,372 + $176,328
$212,700
2021
$1,827
$36,372 + $176,328
$212,700
2020
$1,827
$36,372 + $176,328
$212,700
2019
$1,827
$33,807 + $163,893
$197,700
2018
$1,827
$29,327 + $142,173
$171,500
2017
$1,826 (−20.5%)
$29,327 + $142,173
$171,500
2015
$2,298
$16,608 + $154,892
$171,500
2014
$2,298 (+69.0%)
$16,608 + $154,892
$171,500
2013
$1,360 (+3.6%)
$1,420 + $12,500
$13,920
2012
$1,313 (+3.9%)
$1,420 + $12,500
$13,920
2011
$1,264 (+9.9%)
$1,420 + $12,500
$13,920
2010
$1,150
$1,420 + $12,500
$13,920
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
60 ft.
Lot size
960 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
261032500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
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.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Feb 28, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Install a solar array in accordance with standard specifications.
Electrical
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