Welcome to 1917 Griffith Street. This Beautifully Maintained Charming Cape Cod sits on a Picturesque, Tree-Lined Street in the Heart of Rhawnhurst. This 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home with a 1-Car attached Garage will give you over 2,300 square feet of Generous Living Space full of Modern Updates and Finishes! As you step inside, you’ll be Greeted by a Charming Living Room with Hardwood Flooring and a Large Picture Window that brings in Plenty of Natural Light. Make your way into the Kitchen to find Custom Cabinets, Corian Counter Tops, Stainless Steel Appliances and a Tiled Backsplash. The Main Level Features a Formal Dining Room, 1 Bedroom, a 3 Piece Bathroom and exit to the Spacious Fenced-in Back Yard. The Upper Level Contains 3 Bedrooms with Large Closets, a Recently Remodeled Hall Bathroom and a Sitting Area. The Lower-Level is a Fully Finished Recreation Room for Additional Living Space and includes a Laundry & Utility Room. This Home Offers a New Roof [2021], Solar Panels [2021], All New Windows [2019], Hot Water Heater [2020], and so Much More. Conveniently Located close to all Major Highways, Shopping, Schools and Recreation Areas. Don’t Miss this Truly Great Home! Schedule Your Showing Today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,388 sq ftLot Size
$158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Scott Hamilton• City & Suburban Real Estate
Welcome Home! Make your appt. to see this 4 bedroom, 2 full bath single home in Rhawnhurst. The house has been meticulously taken care of by the owner for the last 37 years. The first floor consists of the L/R, D/R, kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and a study/TV sitting area. The basement is finished with a separate area for laundry and a work space. The large and private backyard complete this property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,447
$77,820 + $311,280
$389,100
2025
$5,447 (+23.9%)
$77,820 + $311,280
$389,100
2024
$4,397
$62,820 + $251,280
$314,100
2023
$4,397 (+20.0%)
$62,820 + $251,280
$314,100
2022
$3,665
$49,218 + $212,582
$261,800
2021
$3,665
$49,218 + $212,582
$261,800
2020
$3,665 (+3.3%)
$49,218 + $212,582
$261,800
2019
$3,548 (+10.6%)
$47,658 + $205,842
$253,500
2018
$3,208
$43,090 + $186,110
$229,200
2017
$3,208 (+4.5%)
$43,090 + $186,110
$229,200
2015
$3,071
$92,126 + $137,074
$229,200
2014
$3,071 (+5.6%)
$92,126 + $137,074
$229,200
2013
$2,908 (+3.6%)
$9,353 + $20,407
$29,760
2012
$2,807 (+3.9%)
$9,353 + $20,407
$29,760
2011
$2,703 (+9.9%)
$9,353 + $20,407
$29,760
2010
$2,459
$9,353 + $20,407
$29,760
Tax history for 1917 Griffith St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,447
$77,820 + $311,280
$389,100
2025
$5,447 (+23.9%)
$77,820 + $311,280
$389,100
2024
$4,397
$62,820 + $251,280
$314,100
2023
$4,397 (+20.0%)
$62,820 + $251,280
$314,100
2022
$3,665
$49,218 + $212,582
$261,800
2021
$3,665
$49,218 + $212,582
$261,800
2020
$3,665 (+3.3%)
$49,218 + $212,582
$261,800
2019
$3,548 (+10.6%)
$47,658 + $205,842
$253,500
2018
$3,208
$43,090 + $186,110
$229,200
2017
$3,208 (+4.5%)
$43,090 + $186,110
$229,200
2015
$3,071
$92,126 + $137,074
$229,200
2014
$3,071 (+5.6%)
$92,126 + $137,074
$229,200
2013
$2,908 (+3.6%)
$9,353 + $20,407
$29,760
2012
$2,807 (+3.9%)
$9,353 + $20,407
$29,760
2011
$2,703 (+9.9%)
$9,353 + $20,407
$29,760
2010
$2,459
$9,353 + $20,407
$29,760
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
108 ft.
Lot size
5,388 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,286
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
561542700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-3
/NE - MAP B
/FNE
/NIS
/AHC
Residential Single-Family Attached-3 District
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
Far Northeast Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Airport Hazard Control Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Jul 23, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Install a solar array in accordance with standard specifications.
Addition
Remodel
Sep 24, 2007 • Final
Bp_alter
Install a new single-ply roof covering on a single-family home.
Remodel
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.
Directions: West on Solly Avenue to a Right on Loretta Avenue, Left on Griffith to property on the Left.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,286
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,388 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 561542700
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Rhawnhurst School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Castor Gardens Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Northeast High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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
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, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19111
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 19% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.5 hrs
4.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$472,000 – $572,000
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