Off market sep 2005 for $128K

$255,024

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $823/mo

•

1,440

sq ft

538 W Ritner St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

About this home

TownhomeProperty Type

1906Year Built

1,008 sq ftLot Size

$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Lily Zhao • Target Realty

•215-218-0939 (broker)

•targetrealty@yahoo.com (broker)

Bought with Carrie Zhao • Target Realty

•215-218-0939 (broker)

•targetrealty@yahoo.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH253584

Redfin Estimate

$255,024

$127K since sold in September 2005$2,000 since October

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E
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$255,000
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Market trends in Whitman, PA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.0%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$210K

$100 MoM

Avg. days on market

76d

11 days MoM

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Sale history for 538 W Ritner St

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #1007450446

Apr 9, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Oct 10, 2015

Listed

$170,000

$118/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PAPH253584

Sep 15, 2005

Sold

$128,000

$89/sq ft

Jul 30, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jun 7, 2005

Listed

$128,000

$89/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PAPH270996

Apr 29, 2002

Sold

$70,000

$49/sq ft

Mar 26, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Mar 6, 2002

Listed

$70,000

$49/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,518

$50,260 + $201,040

$251,300

2025

$3,518 (+17.7%)

$50,260 + $201,040

$251,300

2024

$2,990

$42,720 + $170,880

$213,600

2023

$2,990 (+25.7%)

$42,720 + $170,880

$213,600

2022

$2,378

$27,354 + $142,546

$169,900

2021

$2,378

$27,354 + $142,546

$169,900

2020

$2,378 (+8.4%)

$27,354 + $142,546

$169,900

2019

$2,195 (+5.9%)

$25,245 + $131,555

$156,800

2018

$2,073

$23,844 + $124,256

$148,100

2017

$2,073 (+4.5%)

$23,844 + $124,256

$148,100

2015

$1,985

$14,818 + $133,282

$148,100

2014

$1,984 (+166.6%)

$14,818 + $133,282

$148,100

2013

$744 (+3.6%)

$1,426 + $6,190

$7,616

2012

$718 (+3.9%)

$1,426 + $6,190

$7,616

2011

$692 (+9.9%)

$1,426 + $6,190

$7,616

2010

$629

$1,426 + $6,190

$7,616

Tax history for 538 W Ritner St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,518

$50,260 + $201,040

$251,300

2025

$3,518 (+17.7%)

$50,260 + $201,040

$251,300

2024

$2,990

$42,720 + $170,880

$213,600

2023

$2,990 (+25.7%)

$42,720 + $170,880

$213,600

2022

$2,378

$27,354 + $142,546

$169,900

2021

$2,378

$27,354 + $142,546

$169,900

2020

$2,378 (+8.4%)

$27,354 + $142,546

$169,900

2019

$2,195 (+5.9%)

$25,245 + $131,555

$156,800

2018

$2,073

$23,844 + $124,256

$148,100

2017

$2,073 (+4.5%)

$23,844 + $124,256

$148,100

2015

$1,985

$14,818 + $133,282

$148,100

2014

$1,984 (+166.6%)

$14,818 + $133,282

$148,100

2013

$744 (+3.6%)

$1,426 + $6,190

$7,616

2012

$718 (+3.9%)

$1,426 + $6,190

$7,616

2011

$692 (+9.9%)

$1,426 + $6,190

$7,616

2010

$629

$1,426 + $6,190

$7,616

*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

Lot width

16 ft.

Lot depth

63 ft.

Lot size

1,008 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,440

Year built

1920

Style

Townhouse

County

Philadelphia County

APN

392199800

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.

RSA-5

/NIS

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

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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $6,190
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 16X63
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $1,426

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,440
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $7,616
Tax Year: 2005
Tax Annual Amount: $629

Utilities

Utilities Information
Gas
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
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: 6TH & RITNER
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,008 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 392199800

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Taggart John H School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Furness Horace High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 60-74% chance 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

7/10 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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Philadelphia, PA • 19148

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$243,000 – $294,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
534 West Ritner St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$250,914
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2415 South 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$243,399
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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