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559 Righter StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19128

For Sale

$724,998.48

Smart Buyer Rebate $7,250

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.

Listed by Keyona Polk

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License #RS370607

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Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

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4849264210

Last updated September 30, 2025

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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2486716

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodWissahickon
  • Bedrooms9
  • Bathrooms4
  • Days on Prevu142
  • Taxes$17,461/year
  • Size5,730 sqft
  • Price per sqft$127

Amenities

  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

10/01/2025
Status changed to Active
$724,998
10/01/2025
Price Decreased
$724,998
07/30/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$724,999
07/25/2025
Status changed to In Contract
$724,999
07/03/2025
Price Decreased
$724,999
07/03/2025
Price Increased
$724,999
06/27/2025
Price Decreased
$724,999
06/22/2025
Price Decreased
$724,999
06/03/2025
Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
$759,999

Property Details for 559 Righter Street

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Play Area

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • View: Garden/Lawn
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.65
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 76
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 28,385
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $17,461.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Crown Moldings

Measurements

  • Living Area: 5,730
  • Living Area Source: Assessor

Rooms

  • Basement: Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 9
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Rooms Total: 19

Other

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: WISSAHICKON
  • Tax Lot: 6

Parking

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 10
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: COOK-WISSAHICKON SCHOOL

High School

  • High School: ROXBOROUGH

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: COOK-WISSAHICKON SCHOOL

Utilities

Equipment

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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