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247 S Van Pelt Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

2 beds
2 baths
2,297 sqft
1,030 sqft lot
$870 per sqft
1871 build

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.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 9, 2025 •

MLS# PAPH2495752 —

The Building

Year Built:

1871
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Masonry
Structure Type:

Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Carriage House
Levels:

3
Main Entrance:

West
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Slab
Basement:

No
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

2297
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

2297

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
Flooring Type:

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted
Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2297
Living Area SqFt:

2,297 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

Between Spruce and Locust; 21st & 22nd Streets
Latitude:

39.94947052
Longitude:

-75.17671204

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Excellent
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.02
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

20.00 x 52.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

1,030 Sqft
Inclusions:

Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Built in Coffee Maker, Murphy bed, attached Bed in Primary bedroom
Zoning:

RM1
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

P50
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

082193900
Tax Year:

2025
Tax Lot:

124
Tax Annual Amount:

$21,818
Tax Assessed Value:

$1,558,700
Year Assessed:

2025
School Tax:

12218.0
City/Town Tax:

9600.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Main Level:

1
Upper Level Bedrooms:

1
Bedrooms Upper Level:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1
Upper Level 2 Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level 2 Full Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Natural Gas
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Laundry Type:

Has Laundry, Upper Floor

Schools

School District Name:

Philadelphia City
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Rittenhouse Square
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Inside Access
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,000,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$10,709
Taxes	$1,818
Insurance	$550
Utilities	$229 See report
Total	$13,306/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/9/25 Jul 9, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$2,000,000

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This townhouse located in Central, Philadelphia, PA 19103 is currently for sale for $2,000,000. 247 S Van Pelt Street is a 2,297 square foot townhouse with 2 beds and 2 baths. 247 S Van Pelt Street is in the Central neighborhood of Philadelphia and has a WalkScore® of 97, making it a walker’s paradise. This townhouse is in the attendance area of Albert M. Greenfield School and Benjamin Franklin High School.

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