Excellent location. Historical Building, Property is currently rented, rents are below markets value. Owner pays Heat and hot Water. Loads of potential, big upside for savvy investor. Property can also be sold with 3 other Buildings on this block( total of 42 units) available. Motivated Seller, Creative financing, Seller assist.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
7,800 sq ftLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John O'Connell• TJ McCarthy Associates, Inc.
Historical Gem, 7 units (needs updating but rentable)part of a (42 unit 4 building package) must be sold together, lots of original details. Large units, 2 car garage included( needs updating also) Great West Germantown location.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,363
$136,380 + $318,220
$454,600
2025
$6,363 (+12.0%)
$136,380 + $318,220
$454,600
2024
$5,682
$121,770 + $284,130
$405,900
2023
$5,682 (+0.1%)
$121,770 + $284,130
$405,900
2022
$5,673
$101,325 + $303,975
$405,300
2021
$5,673
$101,325 + $303,975
$405,300
2020
$5,673 (+0.2%)
$101,325 + $303,975
$405,300
2019
$5,659 (+18.0%)
$101,075 + $303,225
$404,300
2018
$4,796 (+18.4%)
$85,650 + $256,950
$342,600
2017
$4,052 (+4.5%)
$78,771 + $210,729
$289,500
2015
$3,879
$78,771 + $210,729
$289,500
2014
$3,879 (+96.0%)
$78,771 + $210,729
$289,500
2013
$1,979 (+3.6%)
$13,412 + $6,844
$20,256
2012
$1,911 (+3.9%)
$13,412 + $6,844
$20,256
2011
$1,840 (+9.9%)
$13,412 + $6,844
$20,256
2010
$1,674
$13,412 + $6,844
$20,256
Tax history for 235 W Rittenhouse St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,363
$136,380 + $318,220
$454,600
2025
$6,363 (+12.0%)
$136,380 + $318,220
$454,600
2024
$5,682
$121,770 + $284,130
$405,900
2023
$5,682 (+0.1%)
$121,770 + $284,130
$405,900
2022
$5,673
$101,325 + $303,975
$405,300
2021
$5,673
$101,325 + $303,975
$405,300
2020
$5,673 (+0.2%)
$101,325 + $303,975
$405,300
2019
$5,659 (+18.0%)
$101,075 + $303,225
$404,300
2018
$4,796 (+18.4%)
$85,650 + $256,950
$342,600
2017
$4,052 (+4.5%)
$78,771 + $210,729
$289,500
2015
$3,879
$78,771 + $210,729
$289,500
2014
$3,879 (+96.0%)
$78,771 + $210,729
$289,500
2013
$1,979 (+3.6%)
$13,412 + $6,844
$20,256
2012
$1,911 (+3.9%)
$13,412 + $6,844
$20,256
2011
$1,840 (+9.9%)
$13,412 + $6,844
$20,256
2010
$1,674
$13,412 + $6,844
$20,256
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
3
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
157 ft.
Lot size
7,842 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,670
Year built
1920
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Philadelphia County
APN
881206601
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-2
/NCA - LOWER AND CENTRAL GERMANTOWN
/EDO
/NIS
/WWO
Residential Single-Family Attached-2 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
Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay - Lower and Central Germantown
Eighth District Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Wissahickon Watershed 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
Street
On Street
Interior
Room Information
Master Bedroom
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Multi Unit Information
Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2,Unit 4,Unit 5,Unit 3,Unit 6,Unit 7
Gross Income: $43,200
Annual Gross Expense: $14,703
Other Expense: 2500.00
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $12,152
Insurance Expense: $2,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X156
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $6,696
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $18,848
Tax Year: 2004
Tax Annual Amount: $1,558
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric Expense: $720
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Annual Heating Expense: $4,025
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Sewer Expense: $1,200
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Maintenance Expense: $2,500
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Cross Street: GREENE ST
Directions: between Greene Street and Wayne Avenue
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,670
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,842 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 881206601
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
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Schools
Lingelbach Anna L School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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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, 5 days in 30 years
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