232 S 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 - Photo 1

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$1,160,000

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Multi-Family

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Property Description

Amazing and unique brownstone in the heart of the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood featuring 4-units with an amazing 3 level owners' unit and tons of original detail. Strong rental income and well maintained. The owner's unit is a 3 bed, 4 full bath apartment that encompasses the entire walkout basement, first floor and 2nd floor front of the building. Multiple entrances gain you entry to this spacious 2500++ sf apartment with high ceilings, stunning hardwood floors, wood paneled dining room with herring bone wood floors, 5 fireplaces, oversized lower-level kitchen with outside access, family room with a FP and garden access, 2 upper-level bedrooms (both with fireplaces) and a main level primary bedroom suite with a fireplace and full bath with laundry....and, an elevator to the family room. This unit features a central HVAC system and tons of storage. The 3 additional units have all been updated. There are (2) studios and a 2 bed, 2 bath unit Unit 2R is a bilevel with a sleeping loft, full bath and a spacious deck facing west. AC and hot water heat. Unit 3F is a studio with kitchen and a full bath and access to a common laundry room. Window AC and Hot water heat. Unit 3R is a 2 BED 2 BATH, bilevel apartment with large kitchen, laundry, and a spacious living area with a fireplace and access to a large deck facing west. Central forced air heat system with window AC. This is the perfect location and only 2 blocks to Rittenhouse Sq and loads of shopping and dining choices.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 232 S 21st St

General

Sold For: $1,160,000
Taxes: $12,108 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Multi-Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2460228
Added to Site: 295 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Additional Stairway

Parking

Parking Type: None

Location

Area: 19103 (19103)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Driving Directions: South on 21 st from Market. Property located between Chancellor and Locust streets.

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Cable TV

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Traditional
Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Foundation: Stone
Stories/Levels: 0
Square Feet: 4,893
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 4,893 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 3,772 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 4, Unit 3
2 Bedroom Units: 1
3 Bedroom Units: 1

Unit 1

Unit Description: Unit 1
Bedrooms: 3

Unit 2

Unit Description: Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit Description: Unit 4

Unit 4

Unit Description: Unit 3
Bedrooms: 2

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,980
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 18 x 110
Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $343.32
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $6,780
City/TownTax: $5,327
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $865,000
Tax Amount: $12,108
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Owner Pays: Heat, Insurance, Pest Control, Taxes - Real Estate, Water, Common Area Maintenance
Landlord Pays: Heat, Insurance, Pest Control, Taxes - Real Estate, Water, Common Area Maintenance

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Tenants property
Inclusions: refrigerators, washers and dryers
Lot Number: 232

Listed by Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, Franz J Rabauer
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Magdelyn Shaak Nguyen

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Schools

Schools serving 232 S 21st St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Greenfield Albert M School 2200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103	K-8	0.2 mi
Franklin Benjamin High School 550 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130	12-11	1.2 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 232 S 21st St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/30/2025

Sold

$1,160,000

-10.42%

MLS

6/04/2025

Price Reduced

$1,295,000

-7.17%

MLS

3/27/2025

Listed

$1,395,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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