261 S VAN PELT ST Philadelphia, PA 19103 Under Contract

UPDATED: 10/05/2026 01:51 PM ON MARKET: 5 days on market

$975,000

3 Beds2 Baths1,935 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,935 sqft

Price per Sqft $503

Subdivision Rittenhouse Square

MLS Listing ID PAPH2674110

Style Traditional,Other

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,935

Year Built 1870

Available Date 2026-10-01

Annual Tax Amount $16,601

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 885 Sqft

Acres 0.02

Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Source BRIGHT

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19103 (19103)

Zoning RSA5

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished

Main Level Bedrooms 3

Interior

Interior Features Primary Bath(s),Skylight(s)

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Hot Water

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Wood

Equipment Built-In Range,Dishwasher

Appliance Built-In Range,Dishwasher

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s)

Water Access N

Roof Type Flat

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s)

Garage N

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Rear Yard

Story 3

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1935

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional,Other

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Philadelphia City

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 082194600

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1935

Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional

Listing Terms Cash,Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard

Property Description

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!

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