Tasteful, Elegant Carriage Home on a storybook block in Rittenhouse Square. Meticulous, thoughtful renovation that left no detail unconsidered. Tiled entry hall and full bedroom and bath suite on the ground floor. This flexible space is a wonderful guest suite or fold up the Murphy bed and use this area as a den or office. A garage with two car lift as well as plenty of storage completes this floor. The second floor reveals the perfect entertaining space. This is truly a great room with wide plank white oak floors and dramatic oversized steel casement windows front and rear bathe this floor with light from its East and West exposures. True Chef’s kitchen features custom wood cabinetry, Honed superwhite quartzite countertops, Liebherr Refrigerator, 5 burner Bosch cooktop, Miele built in coffee system. On the third floor is the primary suite with a large marble bath, soaking tub, frameless glass double shower, double sink vanity and radiant heated floors. The Bedroom has a built-in bed with night stands, a wall of custom cabinetry and a walk-in closet with full size stacking laundry. Access to the rear deck is at this level as well. The home has a sound system and intercom with video plus 2 zone HVAC. In addition to all the shopping, theatre and restaurants of Rittenhouse Square the property is 3 blocks to the Schuylkill River Park and Trail. Easy access to 30th Street AMTRAK station, Routes 676, 76 , 95 and the Philadelphia International Airport.
Sold for $1,825,000
$1,825,000
247 S Van Pelt St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
2beds
2,297sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1871
1,030 Square Feet Lot
$1,859,100 Zestimate®
$795/sqft
$4,044 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,859,100
$1.71M - $2.03M
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Guest suiteLiebherr refrigeratorSoaking tubRadiant heated floorsLarge marble bathCustom cabinetryCustom wood cabinetry
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Listed by:
Bruce Benjamin 215-805-0172,
Compass RE
Bought with:
Tom Dilsheimer, RS222491L
Compass RE
Stephanie Ellis, RS317533
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2495752
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Upper Level
Features
- Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Soaking Tub, Open Floorplan, Sound System, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,297
- Total interior livable area: 2,297 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,297
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Storage, Inside Entrance, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,030 sqft
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 52.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 082193900
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Carriage House
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1871
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Rittenhouse Square
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Sold | $1,825,000-8.8%$795/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2495752 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2025 | Pending sale | $2,000,000$871/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2495752 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2025 | Contingent | $2,000,000$871/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2495752 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000+196.3%$871/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2495752 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2012 | Sold | $675,000-6.9%$294/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2011 | Listed for sale | $725,000$316/sqft |
Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5975261 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,819 +0.7% | $1,558,700 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $21,668 +104.9% | $1,547,900 |
| 2023 | $10,574 +12% | $1,547,900 |
| 2022 | $9,442 | -- |
| 2021 | $9,442 -43.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $16,772 +83.6% | -- |
| 2017 | $9,137 -74.9% | -- |
| 2016 | $36,456 +462.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $6,482 | -- |
| 2014 | $6,482 | $373,100 +483% |
| 2012 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $64,000 +17.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $54,400 +13.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $48,000 |
| 1999 | -- | $48,000 |
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Neighborhood: Rittenhouse
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Greenfield Albert M SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Franklin Benjamin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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