559 Righter St Philadelphia, PA 19128
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About 559 Righter St
Dont miss out on this 28,000 squ ft lot with a charming stately home spanning approximately 5,800 squ ft. This grand charming home offers multiple potential uses which include a charming large single family home with a massive backyard for family gatherings or a 4 unit multi-family home to produce rental income or a duplex with a home office or even potentially sub dividing the lot with exciting redevelopment opportunities. With its historic charm and expansive lot you have the PERFECT opportunity to add your touch on a unique home in a high demand area of Roxborough and close to Wissahickon. Don't miss this opportunity. The large front porch, framed by two stately columns, invites you inside, where the spacious front hallway leads to the first unit with a large family room, centered around a classic fireplace, perfect for cozy gatherings. The first floor unit boasts 3 generously sized bedrooms and a kitchen, awaiting your personal touches. Ascending up the stairs using the main hallway, you’ll find two additional units, each featuring large bedrooms, expansive living areas, and kitchens. The second unit has 2 bedrooms and the other has 1 bedroom. Going into the 3rd level of the home is another private unit complete with a 2 large bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, and inviting living space, offering flexible living options. With its historic charm, expansive lot, and boundless potential, this gem is ready for restoration. Whether preserving its legacy or modernizing for today’s lifestyle, the opportunity is yours. Don’t miss your chance to breathe new life into history—schedule a viewing today! Buyer needs to do due diligence on zoning. Virtually renovated pictures are also included in the photo gallery.
Highlights
(ACTIVE)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: 2nd Kitchen
- Fireplace: Brick, Wood, Mantel(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 9
- Garage Space: 10 spaces
- Parking: Additional Storage Area, Asphalt Driveway, Detached Garage,Driveway
- View: Garden
- Exterior: Play Area
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $724,999
- Price/SqFt: $126
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,720
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Landscaped, Back Yard
- Directions: Use Maps, At the intersection of Righter St and Hermit St
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 5,730 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.65 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2486716
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
- Office Phone: (215) 893-9920
- Listing Agent: Keyona Polk
- Agent Phone: (484) 926-4210
- Agent Email: kpolk@elfantwissahickon.com
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $623,000 | $8,720 |
2022 | $623,000 | $6,800 |
2021 | $- | $6,800 |
2020 | $485,800 | $6,800 |
2019 | $429,700 | $6,014 |
2018 | $325,000 | $4,549 |
2017 | $325,000 | $4,549 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School
Public Charter KG-2
1.5 mi
•3300 Henry Ave
7
Belmont Hills Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.6 mi
•200 School St
3
John B. Kelly Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.9 mi
•5116 Pulaski Ave
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 $54,979. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
Frequently asked questions
About 559 Righter St
The listing price of 559 Righter St property is $724,999.
The property 559 Righter St is a house located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19128.
Active Listing: 559 Righter St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 559 Righter St are: Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Belmont Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), John B. Kelly Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Thomas Mifflin School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), James Dobson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Roxborough High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Mastery Charter School-Pickett Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Randolph A. Philip Avt High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $8,720 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 559 Righter St has 9 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
The property 559 Righter St is 5,730 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 559 Righter St is 1925.
This home is located at 559 Righter St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19128 in the Wissahickon neighborhood. This 5,730 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.65 acre lot. Features: 9 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $724,999.
The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 40.9% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $298,569, while the average time on the real estate market was 89 days.