Absolutely lovely garage front carriage home located on a picturesque tree-lined street nestled in the heart of Rittenhouse Square! Drive right in to your own private garage! The first floor of this wonderful home features beautiful hardwood floors that pave the way from the foyer entry to the office/gym/den area with skylight that leads into a spacious bedroom suite with its own full bathroom with marble floors, large shower and skylight. Open the door to the decked patio that faces charming Manning Street. Large storage closet completes this floor. The second floor showcases a stunning light-filled kitchen & large dining area with beautiful 42" maple cabinetry, granite counter tops, SS appliances and French doors that open to a large private deck perfect for BBQing and relaxing. Spacious & sunny living room with high ceilings and hardwood floors. Powder room. The third floor boasts the master bedroom suite with exposed brick and a large luxurious master bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, separate marble shower, large vanity, marble floors and radiant floor heat. The marble hallway full bathroom features a skylight. The second bedroom has exposed wood beams. The A/C is a split system ideal for regulating temperature. This amazing home is filled with natural light, beautiful architectural details and is just steps away from Rittenhouse Square!
TownhomeProperty Type
1892Year Built
992 sq ftLot Size
$638Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Julie Welker• Coldwell Banker Welker Real Estate
•215-235-7800 (broker)
Listed by Robyn Dion• Coldwell Banker Welker Real Estate
•215-235-7800 (broker)
Bought with Julie Welker• Coldwell Banker Welker Real Estate
Welcome home to your wonderful 1880 Carriage Townhouse as you drive into your own Garage!! Beautiful Maple floors invites you into your home office w/ block window, skylight, full bathroom. French doors open to a sitting, guest, or music room w/ door to a decked patio fronting quaint Manning Street. This floor also has storage & coat closets. Wide Maple staircase leads up to a formal living room w/ great natural light, high ceilings, gorgeous maple floors, 3 steps down, separate dining area, powder/window, fabulous open kitchen, 42" stained Maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, French door off kitchen leads to 2nd floor deck. Living Room stairs lead up to the 3rd floor, spacious master bedroom suite with cathedral ceilings, exposed brick wall, master bath has marble shower and whirlpool tub, hallway features full bath w/ skylight/shower, double hall closets next to rear bedroom entry door. 2000+ sq ft of beauty! Excellent location on beautiful tree lined street, heart of Rittenhouse Square.
BRIGHT MLS #1009583312
Sep 17, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 15, 2012
Listed
$839,000
$417/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH377348
May 5, 2000
Sold
$364,000
$181/sq ft
Mar 28, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Aug 23, 1999
Listed
$364,000
$181/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 24, 1996
Sold
$248,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 25, 1988
Sold
$269,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,298 (−20.8%)
$210,000 + $840,000
$1,050,000
2025
$16,798 (+10.5%)
$240,000 + $960,000
$1,200,000
2024
$15,199
$217,160 + $868,640
$1,085,800
2023
$15,199 (+21.1%)
$217,160 + $868,640
$1,085,800
2022
$12,555
$269,070 + $627,830
$896,900
2021
$12,555
$269,070 + $627,830
$896,900
2020
$12,555 (+3.3%)
$269,070 + $627,830
$896,900
2019
$12,150 (+16.8%)
$260,400 + $607,600
$868,000
2018
$10,403
$222,960 + $520,240
$743,200
2017
$10,403 (+4.5%)
$222,960 + $520,240
$743,200
2015
$9,959
$64,976 + $678,224
$743,200
2014
$9,958 (+50.2%)
$64,976 + $678,224
$743,200
2013
$6,629 (+3.6%)
$24,846 + $42,994
$67,840
2012
$6,399 (+3.9%)
$24,846 + $42,994
$67,840
2011
$6,161 (+9.9%)
$24,846 + $42,994
$67,840
2010
$5,606
$24,846 + $42,994
$67,840
Tax history for 2218 Rittenhouse Sq
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,298 (−20.8%)
$210,000 + $840,000
$1,050,000
2025
$16,798 (+10.5%)
$240,000 + $960,000
$1,200,000
2024
$15,199
$217,160 + $868,640
$1,085,800
2023
$15,199 (+21.1%)
$217,160 + $868,640
$1,085,800
2022
$12,555
$269,070 + $627,830
$896,900
2021
$12,555
$269,070 + $627,830
$896,900
2020
$12,555 (+3.3%)
$269,070 + $627,830
$896,900
2019
$12,150 (+16.8%)
$260,400 + $607,600
$868,000
2018
$10,403
$222,960 + $520,240
$743,200
2017
$10,403 (+4.5%)
$222,960 + $520,240
$743,200
2015
$9,959
$64,976 + $678,224
$743,200
2014
$9,958 (+50.2%)
$64,976 + $678,224
$743,200
2013
$6,629 (+3.6%)
$24,846 + $42,994
$67,840
2012
$6,399 (+3.9%)
$24,846 + $42,994
$67,840
2011
$6,161 (+9.9%)
$24,846 + $42,994
$67,840
2010
$5,606
$24,846 + $42,994
$67,840
*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
3
Stories
3
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
62 ft.
Lot size
992 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,014
Year built
1800
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
082118900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RM-1
/CTR - RESIDENTIAL PARKING CONTROL
/CTR - CENTER CITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT CONTROL
/CTR - CENTER CITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CONTROL
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Residential Multi-Family-1 District
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Permitted uses
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Assembly / meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Aug 6, 2018 • Final
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Install a new electrical service with a main breaker and a circuit panel according to electrical code standards.
Electrical
Oct 27, 2017 • Final
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Perform interior alterations to an existing single-family home. Work includes installing non-load bearing closet partitions, interior doors, and floor coverings, as well as finishing drywall and painting throughout.
Remodel
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