1718 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111-2920 $779,900

Beds/Baths: 3/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,584
Acreage: 0.38
Age:85 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
MLS#: PAPH2466546
Subdivision: Rhawnhurst
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

This is your chance to acquire a rare development opportunity in the heart of Rhawnhurst, Philadelphia. The sale includes two adjacent parcels—1718 and 1728 Rhawn Street—offering a generous combined lot with strong potential for residential development. The current owners have worked with an architect to create plot plans for five single-family homes, and they also considered the possibility of building a multi-unit apartment complex. Whether you’re looking to build single homes or explore other development options, this property offers flexibility in a well-established neighborhood with strong demand. Located near the intersection of Castor Avenue and Rhawn Street, this site sits in a convenient, desirable area close to schools, parks, shopping, and public transportation. The lot’s size and location present a compelling opportunity for investors and builders alike. Buyers and their agents are responsible for conducting their own due diligence regarding zoning, permits, and building regulations. Architectural plans for five homes are available for review. Don’t miss this exceptional chance to build something great in one of Northeast Philadelphia’s most livable communities.

Taxes: $4,477
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Philadelphia City

Features

Utilities
Radiant Heating, Natural Gas, None, None, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Unfinished Basement

Exterior
Block Foundation, Masonry

Select a school from the following list. Schools are grouped by school type.
The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (68 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 0.36 mi
Rhawnhurst School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 0.41 mi
Farrell Louis High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.5 mi
Crossan Kennedy C School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 1.11 mi
Fox Chase School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 1.31 mi
Solis-Cohen Solomon School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 1.36 mi
Moore J Hampton School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 1.36 mi
Pollock Robert B School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.54 mi
Mayfair School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.78 mi
Northeast Community Propel Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.89 mi
Spruance Gilbert School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.96 mi
Carnell Laura High School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.15 mi
Greenberg Joseph School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.18 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.24 mi
Allen Ethan School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.37 mi
Frank Anne School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.37 mi
Brown Joseph High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.38 mi
Forrest Edwin School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.43 mi
Ziegler William High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.47 mi
Cheltenham Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Cheltenham 2.53 mi
Disston Hamilton School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.59 mi
McKinley School Abington School District K–5 Elkins Park 2.66 mi
Keystone Academy Charter School Keystone Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.68 mi
Franklin Benjamin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.77 mi
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.78 mi
Holme Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.79 mi
Rydal Elementary School Abington School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 2.94 mi
Lawton Henry W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.03 mi
The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Science The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR K–8 Philadelphia 3.04 mi
Universal Creighton Charter School Universal Creighton Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.14 mi
Mastery Cs-Smedley Campus Mastery CS-Smedley Campus K–6 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Sullivan James J School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
Finletter Thomas K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.4 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 3.45 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.47 mi
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos Charter School Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.47 mi
Northwood Academy Charter School Northwood Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.52 mi
Marshall John School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.71 mi
John Hancock Demonstration School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.79 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.83 mi
Stearne Allen Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Olney Elementary School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Loesche William High School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.97 mi
Lowell James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.98 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.09 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.19 mi
Barton Clara School Philadelphia City School District K–2 Philadelphia 4.35 mi
Morrison Andrew J School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Bridesburg School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Feltonville Intermediate School Philadelphia City School District 3–5 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 4.43 mi
Hopkinson Francis School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.44 mi
MAST Community Charter School MAST Community Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.46 mi
Juniata Park Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
Howe Julia Ward School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.61 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Comly Watson School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.75 mi
Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School K–8 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney K–8 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
MaST Community Charter School III MaST Community Charter School III K–8 Philadelphia 4.8 mi
Prince Hall Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.95 mi
Pennell Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 5 mi

Public Middle (19 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 0.36 mi
Castor Gardens Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 0.93 mi
Baldi C C A Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 1.96 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.24 mi
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.78 mi
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 2.79 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.47 mi
Harding Warren G Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.61 mi
Washington Grover Junior School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 3.63 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.83 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Murray Avenue School Lower Moreland Township School District 6–8 Huntingdon Valley 4.01 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.09 mi
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
MAST Community Charter School MAST Community Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.46 mi
Feltonville School of Arts & Sciences Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.95 mi

Public High (25 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 0.36 mi
Northeast High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 0.8 mi
Lincoln High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.68 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.24 mi
Fels Samuel High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.55 mi
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.78 mi
Swenson Arts & Technology High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.12 mi
Frankford High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.22 mi
Washington George High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.39 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.47 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.83 mi
Franklin Towne Charter High School Franklin Towne Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 3.91 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.09 mi
Olney High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.1 mi
Lower Moreland High School Lower Moreland Township School District 9–12 Huntingdon Valley 4.27 mi
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 4.41 mi
MAST Community Charter School MAST Community Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.46 mi
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.77 mi
Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.87 mi
Girls High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.88 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.95 mi

Private (65 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
The Gan Jewish Preschool–K Philadelphia 0.52 mi
Cora Services Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.71 mi
Resurrection Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 0.75 mi
St Cecilia Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.37 mi
Northeast Central Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–5 Philadelphia 1.43 mi
Shining Star Learning Center Assembly of God Preschool–4 Philadelphia 1.48 mi
Politz Hebrew Academy Jewish K–8 Philadelphia 1.59 mi
St Matthew Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.63 mi
St Jerome School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.69 mi
Maternity Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.7 mi
First Century Gospel School Christian (no specific denomination) K–10 Philadelphia 1.7 mi
Gospel Of Grace Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Cheltenham 1.73 mi
Presentation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Cheltenham 1.8 mi
Creative Beginnings Nonsectarian Preschool–K Rockledge 1.8 mi
Cedar Grove Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 Philadelphia 1.95 mi
Father Judge High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 2.2 mi
Holmesburg Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.33 mi
Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.34 mi
Montgomery Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Huntingdon Valley 2.45 mi
Milestone Academy Nonsectarian 10–12 Jenkintown 2.54 mi
Shaare Shamayim Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 2.59 mi
St Martin Of Tours School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.64 mi
St Dominic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.65 mi
St Hubert Catholic High School For Girls Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 2.66 mi
St Basil Academy Other 9–12 Jenkintown 2.84 mi
International Christian High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 3.01 mi
Red Lion Elementary School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.17 mi
Ann Kids Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 3.34 mi
St Albert The Great Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Huntingdon Valley 3.4 mi
Christ The King Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.54 mi
All Saints Episcopal School Episcopal Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.55 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 3.65 mi
Frankford Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 3.78 mi
The Bridge Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 3.79 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 3.8 mi
Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten Roman Catholic K Philadelphia 3.82 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 3.84 mi
Olney Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 3.85 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 3.87 mi
Nazareth Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.88 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 3.89 mi
Valley Christian School Presbyterian K–8 Huntingdon Valley 3.96 mi
Nazareth Academy Grade School Roman Catholic 1–8 Philadelphia 3.98 mi
Sophia Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 4 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 4.09 mi
Archbishop Ryan High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.18 mi
Holy Innocents Area Catholic Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.19 mi
Archbishop Ryan Academy For The Deaf Roman Catholic Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.22 mi
St Lucy Day School For Children W Visual Impairment Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.22 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
St Martha Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.3 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.44 mi
Our Lady Of Calvary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Bryn Athyn Church School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Bryn Athyn 4.53 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 4.54 mi
Academy Of The New Church Boys School Other 9–12 Bryn Athyn 4.64 mi
The Academy Of The New Church Girls' School Other 9–12 Bryn Athyn 4.64 mi
The Meadowbrook School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Meadowbrook 4.71 mi
Happy 'r' Wee Nonsectarian Preschool–K Abington 4.77 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Delat School Nonsectarian K–12 Philadelphia 4.84 mi
St Christopher School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.88 mi
Nhs School-Woodhaven Nonsectarian 10–12 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.97 mi

© 2025 LiveBy. All Rights Reserved.

This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19111), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 35
  • Average salary of people in this community: $39,206

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 14,094
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.78
  • Households w/ Children: 70%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 13,936 (52.8%)
  • Rented: 10,315 (39.1%)
  • Vacant: 2,155 (8.2%)
  • Total: 26,406

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 68,113
Households: 24,251
Median Age: 36.70

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 6.4%
  • Some High School: 8.5%
  • High School Graduate: 35.3%
  • Some College: 18.7%
  • Associate Degree: 6.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 16.8%
  • Graduate Degree: 7.6%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $51,051

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $774
  • One Bedroom: $840
  • Two Bedroom: $1,026
  • Three Bedroom: $1,334
  • Four Bedroom: $1,399

© 2025 LiveBy. All Rights Reserved.

Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Re/Max One Realty , (215) 961-6003, jpcolahan@aol.com

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement. The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
Copyright BRIGHT, All Rights Reserved
Listing data as of 4/07/2025.

1718 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111-2920

Share on Facebook
Share on X
Pin It
Copy Link
Email It

Broker Compensation

An offer of broker compensation or seller concession is not a guarantee. All compensation offers and concessions are negotiable and subject to written agreement between the parties. Please consult with your real estate agent for more information.