257 W Rittenhouse St is a 2,277 square foot house on a 4,827 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms. - it last sold on December 17, 1987 for $72,900. Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $436,254.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,827 sq ftLot Size
$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$436,254
$363K since sold in December 1987$27K since August
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This home's estimate is 12% higher than the average sale price ($389K) of 5 comparable homes.
*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-3
/EDO
/NCA - LOWER AND CENTRAL GERMANTOWN
/NIS
/WWO
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
Eighth District Overlay District
Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay - Lower and Central Germantown
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Mar 24, 2026 • Final
General
Install a roof-mounted solar panel system in accordance with approved plans. A separate electrical permit is required.
Electrical
Solar
Aug 27, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install a rooftop solar system on a residential building. The installation includes solar modules and microinverters.
Electrical
Solar
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
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,277
Building Sq. Ft: 2,277
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: 606'1 1/2" W GREENE; 30X160'10 7/8"
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,827
Legal Lot Number: 245
Legal Block Number: 49N12
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.1108
Depth Footage: 161
Front Footage: 30
Zoning Code: RSA3
County Use Description: RES-SEMI-DETACHED, 3 STORIES,
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,277
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,827 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 593032000
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
1/10
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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, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19144
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$415,000 – $502,000
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