Character and charm meets modern amenities at 1608 W Ritner Street. Located just minutes away from various local conveniences, such as the Broad St Line and Marconi Plaza. Enjoy an array of nearby restaurants and coffee shops such as Ultimo, Second District Brewery, Home Grown, L'Angolos, Cafe Y Chocolate, and a line up of East Passyunk favorites. As soon as you approach the eye catching facade, you can't help but wonder what is behind the front door. Now's your chance to make it yours! Enter through the quintessential vintage foyer with custom tile and glasswork into an expansive living space. The main level is lined with Brazilian teak hardwoods and features 9-ft ceilings, decorative archways, a formal dining room, powder room, and recently renovated kitchen (2018) with white shaker cabinetry, granite counter tops, and a full stainless steel appliance package. The spacious back yard is the cherry on top. Upstairs you'll find three sizable bedrooms with original hardwood flooring and ample closets. The smallest (fourth) bedroom has been converted into a useful walk-in closet / office area. The full bathroom features a combination of gorgeous vintage tiling, modern finishes, and the coveted bubble gum pink tub. The finished basement is an open flex space with tons of potential uses and includes another powder room, storage, and laundry. This property benefits from the warmth of radiator heat in the winter and the perks of central air in the summer. Modern upgrades include all new electric (2016), new furnace (2016), new hot water tank (2017), new windows (2008), and new roof (2019). There's nothing left to do but move right in! Schedule your showing today.
Sophisticated and classic South Philadelphia home. Come enjoy this 4 bedroom, 1 full and 2 half bath home that has been beautifully restored and upgraded. Enter through a charming foyer into a spacious and over-sized light-filled living room, large dining room and full eat-in kitchen. With 9ft ceilings and beautiful Brazilian teak hardwood floors, this will be a welcome retreat. The rear garden has been tastefully updated and utilized for entertaining purposes. The lower level boasts a finished basement that can be an office, media room, or spare bedroom with it's half bath. There is plenty of closet space, a separated utility room for additional storage and a brand-new laundry room with pocket door. The 2nd or upper floor offers a large master bedroom, and 3 additional spare bedrooms. The smallest of the 4 bedrooms has been repurposed into a large walk-in closet, but could be easily converted back to a bedroom. A refinished full bath finishes off the upper level. Ample closets and brand new carpet on the second floor. This home has central air, all new energy efficient windows (2008), a new heater (2016) and the electric has been completely updated (2016). This gem of a home is convenient to Passyunk Avenue, Newbold Neighborhood, considerable shopping, dining, and a short ride to center city.
BRIGHT MLS #1005814630
Jul 24, 2008
Sold
$187,000
$103/sq ft
Jun 20, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jun 10, 2008
Listed
$189,000
$104/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH299096
Aug 1, 2003
Sold
$90,117
$50/sq ft
Jun 4, 2003
Listing Removed
—
May 29, 2003
Listed
$90,117
$50/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH615626
Apr 21, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2002
Listed
$92,500
$51/sq ft
Public Records
May 19, 1993
Sold
$75,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,687 (−27.5%)
$72,600 + $290,800
$363,400
2025
$5,087 (−4.9%)
$72,600 + $290,800
$363,400
2024
$5,351
$76,460 + $305,840
$382,300
2023
$5,351 (+19.5%)
$76,460 + $305,840
$382,300
2022
$4,479
$52,000 + $268,000
$320,000
2021
$4,479 (−14.0%)
$52,000 + $268,000
$320,000
2020
$5,206 (+24.0%)
$63,595 + $308,305
$371,900
2019
$4,199 (+76.6%)
$51,000 + $249,000
$300,000
2018
$2,378
$29,053 + $140,847
$169,900
2017
$2,378 (+4.5%)
$29,053 + $140,847
$169,900
2015
$2,277
$16,608 + $153,292
$169,900
2014
$2,276 (+75.8%)
$16,608 + $153,292
$169,900
2013
$1,294 (+3.6%)
$1,431 + $11,817
$13,248
2012
$1,250 (+3.9%)
$1,431 + $11,817
$13,248
2011
$1,203 (+9.9%)
$1,431 + $11,817
$13,248
2010
$1,095
$1,431 + $11,817
$13,248
Tax history for 1608 W Ritner St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,687 (−27.5%)
$72,600 + $290,800
$363,400
2025
$5,087 (−4.9%)
$72,600 + $290,800
$363,400
2024
$5,351
$76,460 + $305,840
$382,300
2023
$5,351 (+19.5%)
$76,460 + $305,840
$382,300
2022
$4,479
$52,000 + $268,000
$320,000
2021
$4,479 (−14.0%)
$52,000 + $268,000
$320,000
2020
$5,206 (+24.0%)
$63,595 + $308,305
$371,900
2019
$4,199 (+76.6%)
$51,000 + $249,000
$300,000
2018
$2,378
$29,053 + $140,847
$169,900
2017
$2,378 (+4.5%)
$29,053 + $140,847
$169,900
2015
$2,277
$16,608 + $153,292
$169,900
2014
$2,276 (+75.8%)
$16,608 + $153,292
$169,900
2013
$1,294 (+3.6%)
$1,431 + $11,817
$13,248
2012
$1,250 (+3.9%)
$1,431 + $11,817
$13,248
2011
$1,203 (+9.9%)
$1,431 + $11,817
$13,248
2010
$1,095
$1,431 + $11,817
$13,248
*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
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
60 ft.
Lot size
960 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,416
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
261033300
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.
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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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
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
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 400
# of Floors In Unit: 3
Improvement Assessed Value: $305,840
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone, Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Building Not Winterized
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 60.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $76,460
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,416
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 400
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,414
School Tax: $2,936
Tax Assessed Value: $382,300
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $5,351
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
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: On Ritner St between 16th and 17th Sts.
Entry Floor Number: 1
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,416
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 960 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 261033300
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
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Schools
Girard Stephen School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Universal Vare Charter School
Charter 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Universal Audenried Charter School
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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1/10 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
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