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  • $1,142,900

    259 S Van Pelt St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    4beds
    2baths
    1,938sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1960
    871 Square Feet Lot
    $1,142,900 Zestimate®
    $590/sqft
    $4,051 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,142,900

    $1.02M - $1.29M

    $4,051/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Amazing opportunity for a buyer to turn this clean, lovingly maintained, blank canvas in the heart of Rittenhouse Square into the home of their dreams. Located on one of the most iconic and beautiful streets in Philadelphia, this 1938 sqft, 4bed, 2bath home has been meticulously cared for and owned by the same family since 1959. 1st Floor: Enter into living room with working fireplace, through a sun-lit dining room overlooking the garden and into bright kitchen with access to rear garden. Perfect layout for entertaining!!! 2nd Floor: two large bedrooms and full hall bath. Front bedroom features working fireplace. 3rd Floor: two additional bedrooms and full sized hall bath. Tons of closet space throughout and large basement with private laundry room. This is a must see property! 3 working fireplaces!! Van Pelt Street is located between 21st and 22nd streets, between Locust and Spruce. 2019-04-05

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,938 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 871 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 082194500

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    Condition
    • Year built: 1960

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Other

    Other facts
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    • Heating YN: Y
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
    • Bathrooms Full: 2
    • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0
    • Heating Type: Radiator
    • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 0
    • Tax Lot: 58
    • Below Grade Unfin SQFT: 0
    • Construction Materials: Masonry
    • Tax Annual Amount: 10567.0
    • Standard Status: Active
    • Pool: No Pool
    • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
    • Type of Parking: On Street
    • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 0
    • County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
    • City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
    • County Tax: 0.00
    • City/Town Tax: 4769.00

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/7/2019Sold$685,000$353/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/11/2019Pending sale$685,000-2.8%$353/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Center City-Society Hill #PAPH685920 Report a problem
    3/15/2019Price change$705,000-2.8%$364/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Center City-Society Hill #PAPH685920 Report a problem
    2/19/2019Price change$725,000-3.3%$374/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Center City-Society Hill #PAPH685920 Report a problem
    2/4/2019Listed for sale$750,000+24900%$387/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City W #PAPH685920 Report a problem
    12/13/2017Sold$3,000-93.4%$2/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    11/13/2017Listing removed$3,250$2/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut #6978269 Report a problem
    9/27/2017Price change$3,250-7.1%$2/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut #6978269 Report a problem
    9/11/2017Price change$3,500-6.7%$2/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut #6978269 Report a problem
    7/14/2017Price change$3,750-6.3%$2/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut #6978269 Report a problem
    5/8/2017Listed for rent$4,000$2/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut #6978269 Report a problem
    6/15/2015Sold$45,600-75.2%$24/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    5/28/2010Sold$183,600$95/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,331 +24.7%$1,166,700 +9.4%
    2024$13,100 $1,066,300
    2023$13,100 +11.3%$1,066,300
    2022$11,769 +7.8%--
    2021$10,920 +3.3%--
    2018$10,567 --
    2017$10,567 +126.4%--
    2016$4,668 --
    2015$4,668 --
    2014$4,668 $333,500 +455.8%
    2012-- $60,000
    2011-- $60,000
    2010-- $60,000
    2009-- $60,000
    2008-- $60,000
    2007-- $60,000 +7.5%
    2006-- $55,808
    2005-- $55,808
    2004-- $55,808
    2003-- $55,808 +68.8%
    2002-- $33,056 +4.9%
    2000-- $31,520 +3.9%
    1999-- $30,336

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Rittenhouse

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: The School District Of Philadelphia

    Source: The 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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