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    • $975,000

    261 S Van Pelt St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    3beds
    1,935sqft
    : 
    $6,410/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1870
    885 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $504/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Extensive hidden storageHardwood floors throughoutFront bedroom with fireplace
    Rare opportunity to ADD VALUE and creative flair to this charming Rittenhouse Square-area home on a GORGEOUS TREE-LINED STREET. Hardwood floors throughout; central stairs enhance the balance of the home. Living room with a decorative fireplace. Separate dining room with oak doors opening to ample storage. Modern kitchen with beautiful counters and oak cabinets; door leads to a CHARMING PATIO, ideal for a boxwood and vegetable garden. 3 bedrooms plus a den, 2 full bathrooms (one recently renovated). Second floor features a rear bedroom with custom built-ins and a front bedroom with fireplace. Third floor primary suite offers a double-sized walk-in shower, marble-top sink with nickel legs, extensive hidden storage, wardrobe closets, and sliding oak doors for privacy. Den currently used as a home office. Semi-finished basement that could be an ideal playroom and storage area. PRIME LOCATION close to Rittenhouse Square, Fitler Square Park, and Center City shops and restaurants, with easy access to University of Pennsylvania Hospital, HUP, and CHOP. A rare opportunity to make this home your own perfect center city retreat. A MUST SEE!
    13 days
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Nancy Alperin 215-620-0099,

    MAXWELL REALTY COMPANY (215) 546-6000

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2674110MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Primary Bath(s)
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Partially Finished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,935
      • Total interior livable area: 1,935 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,935
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: None
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Three
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 885 Square Feet
      • Features: Rear Yard
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 082194600
      • Zoning: RSA5
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Traditional,Other
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Masonry
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Flat
      Condition
      • Good
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1870
      • Major remodel year: 1923

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Rittenhouse Square
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $504/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,186,000
      • Annual tax amount: $16,601
      • Date on market: 10/1/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/13/2026Listed for sale$975,000$504/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2674110 Report a problem
        10/5/2026Contingent$975,000$504/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2674110 Report a problem
        10/1/2026Listed for sale$975,000+37.3%$504/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2674110 Report a problem
        2/8/2008Sold$710,000+82.1%$367/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/11/2000Sold$390,000+133.5%$202/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/11/1996Sold$167,000$86/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$15,499 +12.1%$1,107,200 +12.1%
        2024$13,830 $988,000
        2023$13,830 +45.7%$988,000
        2022$9,495 --
        2021$9,495 -15.3%--
        2018$11,214 +5.3%--
        2017$10,654 +135%--
        2016$4,534 --
        2015$4,534 --
        2014$4,534 +4.5%$353,900 +535.2%
        2012$4,340 $55,712
        2011-- $55,712
        2010-- $55,712
        2009-- $55,712
        2008-- $55,712
        2007-- $55,712
        2006-- $55,712
        2005-- $55,712
        2004-- $55,712
        2003-- $55,712 +67.6%
        2002-- $33,248
        2000-- $33,248 +3.9%
        1999-- $32,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Rittenhouse

        Getting around

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        Rider's Paradise
        99 / 100
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        Nearby schools

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        • District: Philadelphia City

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