1721 W Ritner St is a 1,536 square foot townhouse on a 960 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 08, 2017 for $285,000. Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $328,881.
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
960 sq ftLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gregory Damis• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Older South Philly Home with Upgrades and GOOD BONES. Just bring your TLC Touches. New Kitchen Appl/Washer/Dryer 2008. New paint on Kitchen Cabinets 2012, New HVAC 2002, New Carpet 2007, New Roof 2004. Very spacious Home. Large Living room, Large Dining Room, Large eat-in Kitchen, 3 Large upstairs Bedrooms. Fourth Bedroom was converted to laundry/office/work area, and could be converted back to bedroom. Upstairs has drop ceilings and paneling. Home is very well kept. Been in the same family since approx 1920. Original details includes Stained Glass and tile in Vestibule, Charming Fireplace Surround, High Ceilings. Carry on the Tradition and Make this Your Long-Time Family Home!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,390 (−24.2%)
$82,720 + $330,880
$413,600
2025
$5,790 (+31.3%)
$82,720 + $330,880
$413,600
2024
$4,409 (−20.1%)
$63,000 + $252,000
$315,000
2023
$5,519
$78,860 + $315,440
$394,300
2022
$5,521
$67,442 + $326,958
$394,400
2021
$5,521
$67,442 + $326,958
$394,400
2020
$5,521 (+7.6%)
$67,442 + $326,958
$394,400
2019
$5,132 (+110.1%)
$62,690 + $303,910
$366,600
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 (+52.0%)
$16,608 + $157,892
$174,500
2013
$1,538 (+3.6%)
$2,015 + $13,729
$15,744
2012
$1,485 (+3.9%)
$2,015 + $13,729
$15,744
2011
$1,430 (+9.9%)
$2,015 + $13,729
$15,744
2010
$1,301
$2,015 + $13,729
$15,744
Tax history for 1721 W Ritner St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,390 (−24.2%)
$82,720 + $330,880
$413,600
2025
$5,790 (+31.3%)
$82,720 + $330,880
$413,600
2024
$4,409 (−20.1%)
$63,000 + $252,000
$315,000
2023
$5,519
$78,860 + $315,440
$394,300
2022
$5,521
$67,442 + $326,958
$394,400
2021
$5,521
$67,442 + $326,958
$394,400
2020
$5,521 (+7.6%)
$67,442 + $326,958
$394,400
2019
$5,132 (+110.1%)
$62,690 + $303,910
$366,600
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 (+52.0%)
$16,608 + $157,892
$174,500
2013
$1,538 (+3.6%)
$2,015 + $13,729
$15,744
2012
$1,485 (+3.9%)
$2,015 + $13,729
$15,744
2011
$1,430 (+9.9%)
$2,015 + $13,729
$15,744
2010
$1,301
$2,015 + $13,729
$15,744
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Jul 6, 2017 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Replace a combination storm and sanitary house trap and fresh air inlet. Replace the house drain and install required shoring for plumbing trenches.
Plumbing
Jul 17, 2007 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Replace the sewer lateral, curb trap, and fresh air inlet.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,536
Building Sq. Ft: 1,536
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 50' W COLORADO ST; LOT 16'X60'
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 960
Legal Lot Number: 57
Legal Block Number: 41S16
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.022
Depth Footage: 60
Front Footage: 16
Zoning Code: RSA5
County Use Description: RES-ROW (3 OR MORE), 2 STORIES
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
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: 262264400
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Girard Stephen School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Universal Vare Charter School
Charter 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Universal Audenried Charter School
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance 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
6/10 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$313,000 – $379,000
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