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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

852 E RITTENHOUSE ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,614 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,120 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,960 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$248,400 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$198,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$240,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$248,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Mastery Charter School at Pastorius
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Martin Luther King High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19138These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,348
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,049 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,018
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,049
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

852 E Rittenhouse St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Philadelphia 19138
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Philadelphia 19138
  • Older than 87% of homes in Philadelphia County

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19138.

Living area1,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,230 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size3,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,437 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 852 E Rittenhouse St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhiladelphia 19138Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than1,614 ft²90% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,120 ft²94% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than191518% of homes13% of homes

About 852 E Rittenhouse St

When did 852 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

852 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 852 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA?

852 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,614 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 852 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA built?

852 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 852 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA?

852 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Mastery Charter School at Pastorius (elementary); Martin Luther King High School (high), rated F. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 852 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19138?

Among the 11,883 homes in Philadelphia 19138, it is bigger than 90% of them (1,614 ft² against a typical 1,230 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (3,120 ft² against a typical 1,437 ft²) and it is newer than 18% of them (1915 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 852 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 852 E Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA was $1,960. The county assessed it at $248,400.

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