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Townhouse for sale at 261 S Van Pelt St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | MLS# PAPH2674110 | Listing updated on 2026-10-01
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$975,000

Monthly Est:$4,853

  • Beds Icon3 Beds
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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon1,935sqft

261 S Van Pelt St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

$4,853/moEst:

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  • Townhouse

  • Built in 1870

  • $-- HOA

  • 885 sqft lot

  • $504/sq.ft

Description

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!

  • Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 1, 2026 at 4:25 am
  • Listing Provided by: Nancy L Alperin (215) 620-0099 | MAXWELL REALTY COMPANY (215) 546-6000
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: PAPH2674110 Bright MLS-NJ

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Townhouse

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Philadelphia Pa County

  • City

    Philadelphia

  • Neighborhood

    Rittenhouse Sq.

  • Year Built

    1870

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,935 sqft

  • Lot Size

    885 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    PAPH2674110

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    1

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathrooms: 2

Interior

  • Cooling

    Central A/c

  • Appliances

    Built In Range, Dishwasher

  • Interior Features

    Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s)

  • Flooring

    Wood

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Heating

    Hot Water

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1870

  • Home type

    Townhouse

  • Property Condition

    Good

  • Foundation Details

    Stone

  • Construction Materials

    Masonry

  • Roof

    Flat

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional, Other

Utilities & Energy

  • Electric

    200+ Amp Service

  • Basement

    Partially Finished

  • Water Source

    Public

Other Features

  • Lot Features

    Rear Yard

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Patio

  • Subdivision Name

    Rittenhouse Square

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/01/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2674110

Listed for Sale

$975,000

$504/sqft

09/24/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2674110

Coming Soon

$975,000 +37.32%

$504/sqft

01/31/2008

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH127448

Price Increased

$710,000 +82.05%

$367/sqft

07/07/2000

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH327860

Sold

$390,000

$202/sqft

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