Charm abounds this exceptionally well maintained home in the desirable neighborhood of Wissahickon. This 3 story 4 bdr home has a very private backyard bordered by Fairmount park. The 1st flr has an open floor plan with hardwood floors, & also includes an eat-in kitchen with, stainless steel appliances, a new powderand large front porch. The 2nd flr includes an updated full bath, a laundry room, a large master with ample closets and a 2nd bdr overlooking the park. There are 2 additional bdrs on the 3rd floor and a large hall closet. This home has an abundance of natural light, a result of the park at its back & open space out the front door. Sit on the porch and enjoy your morning coffee while taking in all the wonderful open space of Fairmount park right out your front door, yet walk to the train for your easy and quick commute to the city, or your weekend stroll down kelly drive.
TownhomeProperty Type
1,878 sq ftLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Eileen Myers• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
•610-527-6400 (broker)
•frank.may@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Juliann Lange• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Three Story stone row on quiet street that enters Fairmount Park. This property has five bedrooms and one bath, hardwood floors throughout and newer windows.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,424 (−29.0%)
$68,920 + $275,680
$344,600
2025
$4,824 (+25.3%)
$68,920 + $275,680
$344,600
2024
$3,851
$55,020 + $220,080
$275,100
2023
$3,851 (+19.0%)
$55,020 + $220,080
$275,100
2022
$3,235
$34,584 + $196,516
$231,100
2021
$3,235
$34,584 + $196,516
$231,100
2020
$3,235 (+1.7%)
$34,584 + $196,516
$231,100
2019
$3,180 (+5.4%)
$34,000 + $193,200
$227,200
2018
$3,017
$32,325 + $183,175
$215,500
2017
$3,016 (+4.4%)
$32,325 + $183,175
$215,500
2015
$2,888
$36,057 + $179,443
$215,500
2014
$2,887 (+30.0%)
$36,057 + $179,443
$215,500
2013
$2,220 (+3.6%)
$2,400 + $20,320
$22,720
2012
$2,143 (+3.9%)
$2,400 + $20,320
$22,720
2011
$2,063 (+9.9%)
$2,400 + $20,320
$22,720
2010
$1,878
$2,400 + $20,320
$22,720
Tax history for 3553 Retta Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,424 (−29.0%)
$68,920 + $275,680
$344,600
2025
$4,824 (+25.3%)
$68,920 + $275,680
$344,600
2024
$3,851
$55,020 + $220,080
$275,100
2023
$3,851 (+19.0%)
$55,020 + $220,080
$275,100
2022
$3,235
$34,584 + $196,516
$231,100
2021
$3,235
$34,584 + $196,516
$231,100
2020
$3,235 (+1.7%)
$34,584 + $196,516
$231,100
2019
$3,180 (+5.4%)
$34,000 + $193,200
$227,200
2018
$3,017
$32,325 + $183,175
$215,500
2017
$3,016 (+4.4%)
$32,325 + $183,175
$215,500
2015
$2,888
$36,057 + $179,443
$215,500
2014
$2,887 (+30.0%)
$36,057 + $179,443
$215,500
2013
$2,220 (+3.6%)
$2,400 + $20,320
$22,720
2012
$2,143 (+3.9%)
$2,400 + $20,320
$22,720
2011
$2,063 (+9.9%)
$2,400 + $20,320
$22,720
2010
$1,878
$2,400 + $20,320
$22,720
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
3
Lot width
25 ft.
Lot depth
115 ft.
Lot size
1,878 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,769
Year built
1900
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
213219100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-5
/NIS
/NCO - WISSAHICKON
/WWO
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Jun 23, 2015 • Final
Bp_alter
Construct a new deck at the rear of a single-family home. All work must comply with standard deck construction requirements.
Remodel
Apr 14, 2010 • Final
Bp_alter
Install vinyl siding on a two-story 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $20,320
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 16X115
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $2,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,769
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $22,720
Tax Year: 2008
Tax Annual Amount: $1,878
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Gas, Steam, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Other
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Cross Street: ROCHELLE
Directions: Ridge W to R on Manayunk Ave to L on Rochelle to 2nd R on Retta
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,769
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,878 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 213219100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
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Schools
Cook-Wissahickon School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$408,000 – $494,000
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