247 S Van Pelt Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 - Photo 1

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$1,825,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
2 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,297 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 247 S Van Pelt St

General

Sold For: $1,825,000
Taxes: $21,818 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2495752
Added to Site: 257 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Floor Plan - Open, Intercom, Sound System, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Upper: 1
Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Other Rooms

Laundry: Has Laundry, Upper Floor

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Inside Access

Location

Area: 19103 (19103)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Rittenhouse Square
Subdivision: Rittenhouse Square
Driving Directions: Between Spruce and Locust; 21st & 22nd Streets
Direction Faces: West

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Carriage House
Architectural Style: Carriage House
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Foundation: Slab
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 2
Square Feet: 2,297
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 2,297 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,297 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1871
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,030
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 52.00
Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $870.7
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $12,218
City/TownTax: $9,600
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $1,558,700
Tax Amount: $21,818
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2297

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Built in Coffee Maker, Murphy bed, attached Bed in Primary bedroom
Lot Number: 124

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Bruce Benjamin
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Thomas S Dilsheimer and Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Stephanie L Ellis

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Schools

Schools serving 247 S Van Pelt 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 ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 247 S Van Pelt St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/14/2025

Sold

$1,825,000

-8.75%

MLS

7/09/2025

Listed

$2,000,000

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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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