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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,935 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 days ago
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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!

Full Property Details for 261 S Van Pelt St

General

  • Price: $975,000
  • Taxes: $16,601 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2674110
  • Updated: 10/1/2026
  • Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s)
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Baths: 2
  • Main - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)

Parking

  • Parking Type: None

Location

  • Area: 19103 (19103)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
  • Driving Directions: Use GPS

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Other
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Other
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Flat
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Square Feet: 1,935
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,935 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,935 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Year Built Source: Estimated
  • Property Condition: Good

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 885
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Lot Description: Rear Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $503.88
  • School Tax: $9,297
  • City/TownTax: $7,304
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $1,186,000
  • Tax Amount: $16,601
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1935

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 59

Listed by Maxwell Realty Company, Nancy L Alperin

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    Maxwell Realty Company

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Schools serving 261 S Van Pelt St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Greenfield Albert M School
2200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
K-80.2 mi
Franklin Benjamin High School
550 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
12-111.3 mi
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Price & Sales History for 261 S Van Pelt St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/01/2026
Listed
$975,000
37.32%
MLS
1/18/2008
Sold
$710,000
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Tax History for 261 S Van Pelt St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$14,099
—
$1,186,000
7%
2025
$14,099
—
$1,107,200
—
2024
$14,099
11%
$1,107,200
12%
2023
$12,710
43%
$988,000
100%
2021
$8,865
-30%
-100%
2023
$12,710
10%
$943,000
14%
2020
$11,588
3%
$827,800
3%
2019
$11,214
126%
$801,100
126%
2018
$4,954
—
$353,900
—
2017
$4,954
9%
$353,900
—
2016
$4,534
-4%
$353,900
—
2015
$4,742
—
$353,900
—
2014
$4,742
-13%
$353,900
535%
2013
$5,444
—
$55,712
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261 S Van Pelt Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (MLS# PAPH2674110) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 261 S Van Pelt Street is currently listed for $975,000 and was received on October 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 261 S Van Pelt Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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