2042 Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia, PA 19103

$950,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,625 Sq. Ft.
$362 / Sq. Ft.
2,625
Sq. Ft.
$362
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity to own a special property on a most desirable tree-lined block. 2042 Rittenhouse is currently set up as a 3-unit building with first floor commercial office space and two residential apartments on floors 2 and 3. Its flexible CMX-1 zoning offers several potential uses--The property could become (1) a single-family townhome, with superb character and light; (2) a residential multi-unit with an owner’s residence and one or two income-generating spaces; (3) a fabulous triplex for investors;...Rare opportunity to own a special property on a most desirable tree-lined block. 2042 Rittenhouse is currently set up as a 3-unit building with first floor commercial office space and two residential apartments on floors 2 and 3. Its flexible CMX-1 zoning offers several potential uses--The property could become (1) a single-family townhome, with superb character and light; (2) a residential multi-unit with an owner’s residence and one or two income-generating spaces; (3) a fabulous triplex for investors; (4) perfect for multi-generational living; or (5) the perfect live-work space with office space and residential above (with separate entrances for the residential and commercial). This property has by-right roof deck potential either as a south-facing 3rd-floor walk-out or via a 4th-floor pilot house. Opportunity to expand the 3rd floor interior square footage as well. 2042 Rittenhouse has spectacular bones and a deep lot but does need renovation/updating. On one of Center City’s most charming blocks. Convenient to everything. GARAGE PARKING available within one block.

Listing Agent

  1. Jeff City Block

    Jeff City Block

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    jeff.block@compass.com

    P: (215)-833-7088

Property Details for 2042 Rittenhouse Square

Tax ID Number
871500280
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No

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Property Details for 2042 Rittenhouse Square

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2397100
Days on Market73
Taxes$12,901 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,200 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building Information for 2042 Rittenhouse Square

Stories3Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,200 SF

Property Information for 2042 Rittenhouse Square

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: ALBERT M. GREENFIELD SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALBERT M. GREENFIELD SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19103 (19103)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $737,280
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $0
  • City Town Tax: $5,682
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Zoning: CMX1
  • Tax Lot: 124
  • School Tax: $7,233
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,625.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 925809
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Skylight(s)
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.cityblockteam.com

Property History for 2042 Rittenhouse Square

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2042 Rittenhouse Square

Taxable ValueLand$184,320Additions$737,280Total$921,600
Tax Record2024$12,901 ($1,075 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,625 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,625 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,200 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1800ZoningCMX1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN87-1-5002-80

Schools near 2042 Rittenhouse Square

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Greenfield Albert M School
PublicK to 8

Franklin Benjamin High School
Public9 to 12

Creative And Performing Arts
Public9 to 12

Academy At Palumbo
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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2042 Rittenhouse Square is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19103. This property was listed for sale on October 9, 2024 by Compass, it's currently listed at $950,000. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Greenfield Albert M School, Franklin Benjamin High School and Creative And Performing Arts. 2042 Rittenhouse Square is a 4-bed, 2.5-bath, 2,625 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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