Public Remarks: Welcome to this fully renovated twin home in East Germantown. This beautiful property features 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, offering plenty of space for comfortable living. The main level showcases an open-concept kitchen with a stunning waterfall island, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A deck off the dining room provides a great space for outdoor dining and relaxation. The finished basement includes an additional room and a full bathroom, making it ideal for guests, a home office, or extra living space. Additional upgrades include a brand-new HVAC system, updated plumbing, and new electrical, giving buyers added peace of mind. Conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, and major roadways.
TownhomeProperty Type
1915Year Built
2,379 sq ftLot Size
$159Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by May Chen• Canaan Realty Services INC
•215-333-1826 (broker)
•joeyfang88@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Desarrie "Real Estate Diva" McDuffie• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $2,220 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 829 E Rittenhouse St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2651822
Sep 17, 2026
Sold
$385,000
$159/sq ft
Aug 1, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 23, 2026
Listed
$399,900
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 2026
Sold
$150,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,263
$46,620 + $186,480
$233,100
2025
$3,263 (+33.9%)
$46,620 + $186,480
$233,100
2024
$2,437
$34,820 + $139,280
$174,100
2023
$2,437 (+40.7%)
$34,820 + $139,280
$174,100
2022
$1,732
$18,493 + $105,207
$123,700
2021
$1,732
$18,493 + $105,207
$123,700
2020
$1,732 (−4.2%)
$18,493 + $105,207
$123,700
2019
$1,807 (−3.7%)
$19,300 + $109,800
$129,100
2018
$1,876
$20,100 + $113,900
$134,000
2017
$1,875 (+4.4%)
$20,100 + $113,900
$134,000
2015
$1,796
$16,890 + $117,110
$134,000
2014
$1,795 (+20.9%)
$16,890 + $117,110
$134,000
2013
$1,485 (+3.6%)
$4,507 + $10,693
$15,200
2012
$1,434 (+3.9%)
$4,507 + $10,693
$15,200
2011
$1,380 (+9.9%)
$4,507 + $10,693
$15,200
2010
$1,256
$4,507 + $10,693
$15,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
26 ft.
Lot depth
93 ft.
Lot size
2,379 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,614
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
591131500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-3
/EDO
/NIS
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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Aug 27, 2026 • Active
Plumbing
Plumbing
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 Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 800
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Improvement Assessed Value: $197,040
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 26.00 x 93.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $49,260
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,614
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 800
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,516
School Tax: $1,930
Tax Assessed Value: $246,300
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: $3,447
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: It's between Boyer St and Chew AVE
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,614
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,379 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 591131500
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
King Martin Luther High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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 • 19138
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Sun exposure
59/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.5 hrs
3.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$365,000 – $442,000
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