240 W Rittenhouse St is a 2,622 square foot multi-family home on a 3,770 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms. - it last sold on October 30, 2018 for $514,000. Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $469,918.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,770 sq ftLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Tobias Biddle• Quality Real Estate-Broad St
Bought with Celenia Martinez• Quality Real Estate-Broad St
This large 3 story single home with a large lot/yard and off street parking is nestled between Penn-Knox district and West Mount Airy. This property is poor condition and in need of rehabilitation. There is possible owner financing available to allow potential buyers to retain some of their capital for the repairs.
BRIGHT MLS #1007400058
Jan 14, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 14, 2015
Listed
$49,900
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,495
$107,080 + $428,320
$535,400
2025
$7,495 (+44.0%)
$107,080 + $428,320
$535,400
2024
$5,204
$74,360 + $297,440
$371,800
2023
$5,204 (+24.9%)
$74,360 + $297,440
$371,800
2022
$4,166
$42,369 + $255,231
$297,600
2021
$4,166
$42,369 + $255,231
$297,600
2020
$4,166 (+253.0%)
$42,369 + $255,231
$297,600
2019
$1,180 (+68.6%)
$42,892 + $41,408
$84,300
2018
$700 (+0.1%)
$25,440 + $24,560
$50,000
2017
$699 (−69.2%)
$25,440 + $24,560
$50,000
2015
$2,273
$35,061 + $134,539
$169,600
2014
$2,272 (+70.6%)
$35,061 + $134,539
$169,600
2013
$1,332 (+3.6%)
$3,856 + $9,776
$13,632
2012
$1,286 (+3.9%)
$3,856 + $9,776
$13,632
2011
$1,238 (+9.9%)
$3,856 + $9,776
$13,632
2010
$1,127
$3,856 + $9,776
$13,632
Tax history for 240 W Rittenhouse St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,495
$107,080 + $428,320
$535,400
2025
$7,495 (+44.0%)
$107,080 + $428,320
$535,400
2024
$5,204
$74,360 + $297,440
$371,800
2023
$5,204 (+24.9%)
$74,360 + $297,440
$371,800
2022
$4,166
$42,369 + $255,231
$297,600
2021
$4,166
$42,369 + $255,231
$297,600
2020
$4,166 (+253.0%)
$42,369 + $255,231
$297,600
2019
$1,180 (+68.6%)
$42,892 + $41,408
$84,300
2018
$700 (+0.1%)
$25,440 + $24,560
$50,000
2017
$699 (−69.2%)
$25,440 + $24,560
$50,000
2015
$2,273
$35,061 + $134,539
$169,600
2014
$2,272 (+70.6%)
$35,061 + $134,539
$169,600
2013
$1,332 (+3.6%)
$3,856 + $9,776
$13,632
2012
$1,286 (+3.9%)
$3,856 + $9,776
$13,632
2011
$1,238 (+9.9%)
$3,856 + $9,776
$13,632
2010
$1,127
$3,856 + $9,776
$13,632
*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
/NCA - LOWER AND CENTRAL GERMANTOWN
/EDO
/NIS
/WWO
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
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
Aug 15, 2019 • Final
Bp_alter
Perform selective interior demolition and construct a two-story rear addition with a roof deck for an existing semi-detached single-family home. Conduct interior alterations throughout the structure, including minor structural changes, non-bearing partitions, millwork, and finishes.
Remodel
Jul 29, 2019 • Final
Bp_alter
Construct a rear addition to an existing semi-detached structure and convert the single-family home into a three-family dwelling. Install a full fire sprinkler system throughout the building.
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good To Excellent
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,622
Building Sq. Ft: 2,622
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: 267' W MARION; GAR 29X130'
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,770
Legal Lot Number: 129
Legal Block Number: 49N12
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0865
Depth Footage: 130
Front Footage: 29
Zoning Code: RSA5
County Use Description: RES-ROW CONVERTED TO APARTMENT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,622
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,770 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 593023400
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lingelbach Anna L School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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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, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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