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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