Welcome to 659 Rector Street! Perfectly situated on a quiet, desirable, tree-lined street in Roxborough, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom property featuring 1-car parking is a homeowner’s dream. Impeccable updates, lovely curb appeal, and its convenient location are just some of the qualities that make this home stand apart from the rest! As you arrive home and walk up the long walkway, you will be greeted by a covered front porch. Set back from the street, it overlooks a beautiful lawn and garden, making this a serene outdoor space. Inside, you’ll find a bright and spacious living room, featuring built-in bookshelves and plenty of windows, allowing tons of natural light into this area. Just steps away is a sizable dining room, perfect for entertaining or enjoying a nice family dinner at home. The first floor is completed with a gorgeous, newly-updated kitchen. The kitchen features white cabinets, a white, subway tile backsplash, granite countertops, new flooring, recessed lighting, and a tucked-away pantry area. From the kitchen, you also have access to the home’s rear, fenced-in yard. It has a patio that overlooks a deep, grassy area, ideal for barbecues or private outdoor time. The second floor features three considerably-sized bedrooms and a newly-renovated hall bathroom. Each bedroom has ample closet space, especially the main bedroom, and offers plenty of natural light. The bathroom has a white subway tile shower with a decorative accent, tile flooring, and a new vanity. An added bonus feature upstairs is a large hallway closet, great for additional storage. This property has an unfinished basement, complete with a laundry space, a powder room, high ceilings, and access to the yard through Bilco doors. Additional features include gorgeous hardwood floors, a rear parking space, and custom-built radiator covers. Your new home is in close proximity to Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Trails, Walnut Lane Golf Club, the infamous Dalessandro’s Steaks, the Henry James Saloon, and other local favorites. It is also conveniently located minutes from Main Street Manayunk, I-76, Route 1, and Kelly Drive. Private showings begin on Friday, June 4th. Be sure to visit our open house on Sunday, June 6th from 12:00p. m. -2:00p. m.
TownhomeProperty Type
1965Year Built
3,271 sq ftLot Size
$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Sean Adams• Compass RE
•267-435-8015 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Bought with Benjamin Camp• Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
•215-893-9920 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH1024122
Redfin Estimate
$378,221
$41K since sold in December 2021$2,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3.5% higher than the average sale price ($365K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to 659 Rector Street! Perfectly situated on a quiet, desirable, tree-lined street in Roxborough, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom property featuring 1-car parking is a homeowner’s dream. Impeccable updates, lovely curb appeal, and its convenient location are just some of the qualities that make this home stand apart from the rest! As you arrive home and walk up the long walkway, you will be greeted by a covered front porch. Set back from the street, it overlooks a beautiful lawn and garden, making this a serene outdoor space. Inside, you’ll find a bright and spacious living room, featuring built-in bookshelves and plenty of windows, allowing tons of natural light into this area. Just steps away is a sizable dining room, perfect for entertaining or enjoying a nice family dinner at home. The first floor is completed with a gorgeous, newly-updated kitchen. The kitchen features white cabinets, a white, subway tile backsplash, granite countertops, new flooring, recessed lighting, and a tucked-away pantry area. From the kitchen, you also have access to the home’s rear, fenced-in yard. It has a patio that overlooks a deep, grassy area, ideal for barbecues or private outdoor time. The second floor features three considerably-sized bedrooms and a newly-renovated hall bathroom. Each bedroom has ample closet space, especially the main bedroom, and offers plenty of natural light. The bathroom has a white subway tile shower with a decorative accent, tile flooring, and a new vanity. An added bonus feature upstairs is a large hallway closet, great for additional storage. This property has an unfinished basement, complete with a laundry space, a powder room, high ceilings, and access to the yard through Bilco doors. Additional features include gorgeous hardwood floors, a rear parking space, and custom-built radiator covers. Your new home is in close proximity to Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Trails, Walnut Lane Golf Club, the infamous Dalessandro’s Steaks, the Henry James Saloon, and other local favorites. It is also conveniently located minutes from Main Street Manayunk, I-76, Route 1, and Kelly Drive. Private showings begin on Friday, June 4th. Be sure to visit our open house on Sunday, June 6th from 12:00p. m. -2:00p. m.
TREND #6184655
Aug 23, 2013
Sold
$205,000
$155/sq ft
Jul 24, 2013
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2013
Price Changed
$214,900
$163/sq ft
Jun 10, 2013
Price Changed
$215,000
$163/sq ft
May 29, 2013
Price Changed
$214,900
$163/sq ft
Mar 13, 2013
Listed
$224,900
$170/sq ft
+14
BRIGHT MLS #1003367224
Aug 23, 2013
Sold
$205,000
$155/sq ft
Jul 2, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 13, 2013
Listed
$214,900
$163/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,802 (−33.3%)
$60,040 + $240,160
$300,200
2025
$4,202 (+21.9%)
$60,040 + $240,160
$300,200
2024
$3,446
$49,240 + $196,960
$246,200
2023
$3,446 (+23.5%)
$49,240 + $196,960
$246,200
2022
$2,791
$29,910 + $169,490
$199,400
2021
$2,791
$29,910 + $169,490
$199,400
2020
$2,791 (+1.7%)
$29,910 + $169,490
$199,400
2019
$2,744 (+10.0%)
$29,400 + $166,600
$196,000
2018
$2,494
$26,730 + $151,470
$178,200
2017
$2,494 (+4.4%)
$26,730 + $151,470
$178,200
2015
$2,388
$65,743 + $112,457
$178,200
2014
$2,387 (+9.2%)
$65,743 + $112,457
$178,200
2013
$2,186 (+3.6%)
$3,123 + $19,245
$22,368
2012
$2,110 (+3.9%)
$3,123 + $19,245
$22,368
2011
$2,031 (+9.9%)
$3,123 + $19,245
$22,368
2010
$1,848
$3,123 + $19,245
$22,368
Tax history for 659 Rector St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,802 (−33.3%)
$60,040 + $240,160
$300,200
2025
$4,202 (+21.9%)
$60,040 + $240,160
$300,200
2024
$3,446
$49,240 + $196,960
$246,200
2023
$3,446 (+23.5%)
$49,240 + $196,960
$246,200
2022
$2,791
$29,910 + $169,490
$199,400
2021
$2,791
$29,910 + $169,490
$199,400
2020
$2,791 (+1.7%)
$29,910 + $169,490
$199,400
2019
$2,744 (+10.0%)
$29,400 + $166,600
$196,000
2018
$2,494
$26,730 + $151,470
$178,200
2017
$2,494 (+4.4%)
$26,730 + $151,470
$178,200
2015
$2,388
$65,743 + $112,457
$178,200
2014
$2,387 (+9.2%)
$65,743 + $112,457
$178,200
2013
$2,186 (+3.6%)
$3,123 + $19,245
$22,368
2012
$2,110 (+3.9%)
$3,123 + $19,245
$22,368
2011
$2,031 (+9.9%)
$3,123 + $19,245
$22,368
2010
$1,848
$3,123 + $19,245
$22,368
*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
/WWO
/NIS
/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
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites 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
Aug 4, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install a roof-mounted, grid-tied solar photovoltaic system.
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 Type: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,320
Building Sq. Ft: 1,320
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 259'6" E HENRY AVE; 20' X 163'6 1/2"
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,271
Legal Lot Number: 24
Legal Block Number: 97N5
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0751
Depth Footage: 164
Front Footage: 20
Zoning Code: RM1
County Use Description: RES-ROW (3 OR MORE), 2 STORIES
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,271 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 213136300
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cook-Wissahickon School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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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
$360,000 – $435,000
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