#PAPH2481558, Janet Margolies, Listing office: BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
232 S 21st St Philadelphia, PA 19103
Property details
About 232 S 21st St
Amazing and unique brownstone in the heart of the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood featuring 4-units with an amazing 3 level owners' unit and tons of original detail. Strong rental income and well maintained. The owner's unit is a 3 bed, 4 full bath apartment that encompasses the entire walkout basement, first floor and 2nd floor front of the building. Multiple entrances gain you entry to this spacious 2500++ sf apartment with high ceilings, stunning hardwood floors, wood paneled dining room with herring bone wood floors, 5 fireplaces, oversized lower-level kitchen with outside access, family room with a FP and garden access, 2 upper-level bedrooms (both with fireplaces) and a main level primary bedroom suite with a fireplace and full bath with laundry....and, an elevator to the family room. This unit features a central HVAC system and tons of storage. The 3 additional units have all been updated. There are (2) studios and a 2 bed, 2 bath unit Unit 2R is a bilevel with a sleeping loft, full bath and a spacious deck facing west. AC and hot water heat. Unit 3F is a studio with kitchen and a full bath and access to a common laundry room. Window AC and Hot water heat. Unit 3R is a 2 BED 2 BATH, bilevel apartment with large kitchen, laundry, and a spacious living area with a fireplace and access to a large deck facing west. Central forced air heat system with window AC. This is the perfect location and only 2 blocks to Rittenhouse Sq and loads of shopping and dining choices.
Highlights
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Summary
- Interior: Additional Stairway
- Parking: None
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Window Unit(s), Central Air
- List Price: $1,295,000
- Price/SqFt: $264
- Annual Tax Amount: $12,333
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: South on 21 st from Market. Property located between Chancellor and Locust streets.
- Year Built: 1920
- Living Area: 4,893 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2460228
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (215) 735-2225
- Listing Agent: Franz J Rabauer
- Agent Phone: (610) 304-8861
- Agent Email: franz@kurfiss.com
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $961,100 | $12,333 |
2022 | $916,100 | $12,679 |
2021 | $- | $12,679 |
2020 | $950,800 | $13,309 |
2019 | $943,800 | $13,211 |
2018 | $1,071,400 | $14,997 |
2017 | $716,200 | $10,025 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Samuel Powel Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.2 mi
•301 N 36th St
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.8 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
2.2 mi
•2230 S 8th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,325. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 232 S 21st St
The listing price of 232 S 21st St property is $1,295,000.
The property 232 S 21st St is a multi located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103.
Accepting Backup Offers: 232 S 21st St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 232 S 21st St are: Samuel Powel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Stephen Girard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Francis Scott Key School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Albert M. Greenfield School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Russell Byers Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Independence Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Freire Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Creative and Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $12,333 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property 232 S 21st St is 4,893 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 232 S 21st St is 1920.
This home is located at 232 S 21st St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19103 in the Center City neighborhood. This 4,893 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,295,000.
In June 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 36.5% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025 median list price was $292,873 and the average listing age was 90 days.