Welcome home to 1603 W Ritner Street in the heart of South Philadelphia! This classic row home is meticulously maintained. Move right in and enjoy the vintage character, or update it with your own personal touches! Step inside through the solid wood door, greeted by a spacious open living room adorned with soaring ceilings. Natural light pours in through the expansive front window, while the open layout provides ample space for entertaining. A half wall connects the dining room into the generously sized eat-in kitchen, offering the perfect spot for enjoying your morning coffee. The first floor is finished off with its own half bath! Upstairs you will find four bedrooms boasting high ceilings and a full bathroom. The basement, not to be overlooked, accommodates laundry facilities and abundant storage space. Additionally, a partially finished section with its own half bath presents endless possibilities! Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city in the private backyard. This gem is ready for you to move right in, with a new roof installed in 2021, just bring your personal touch!
Est. $1,801 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1603 W Ritner St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2267848
May 7, 2026
Sold
$335,000
$218/sq ft
Apr 1, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 16, 2023
Listed
$350,000
$228/sq ft
Aug 14, 2023
Coming Soon
$350,000
$228/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 2020
Sold
$250,000
$163/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH455790
Feb 28, 1992
Sold
$80,000
$52/sq ft
Mar 7, 1991
Listed
$80,000
$52/sq ft
None
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,971
$56,740 + $226,960
$283,700
2025
$3,971 (+7.7%)
$56,740 + $226,960
$283,700
2024
$3,688
$52,700 + $210,800
$263,500
2023
$3,688 (+23.1%)
$52,700 + $210,800
$263,500
2022
$2,996
$36,594 + $177,406
$214,000
2021
$2,996
$36,594 + $177,406
$214,000
2020
$2,996 (+7.6%)
$36,594 + $177,406
$214,000
2019
$2,784 (+14.0%)
$34,012 + $164,888
$198,900
2018
$2,443
$29,840 + $144,660
$174,500
2017
$2,442 (+4.4%)
$29,840 + $144,660
$174,500
2015
$2,338
$16,608 + $157,892
$174,500
2014
$2,338 (+92.2%)
$16,608 + $157,892
$174,500
2013
$1,216 (+3.6%)
$1,297 + $11,151
$12,448
2012
$1,174 (+3.9%)
$1,297 + $11,151
$12,448
2011
$1,131 (+9.9%)
$1,297 + $11,151
$12,448
2010
$1,029
$1,297 + $11,151
$12,448
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
60 ft.
Lot size
960 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,536
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
261027100
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $210,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: No
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 60.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $52,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,536
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,622
School Tax: $2,065
Tax Assessed Value: $263,500
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $3,688
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Other
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
Cross Street: 16TH
Directions: Broad Street, West on Ritner
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 960 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 261027100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Girard Stephen School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Universal Vare Charter School
Charter 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Universal Audenried Charter School
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19145
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Sun exposure
52/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$412,000 – $499,000
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