1242 Ripley Street

Closed 7/19/13
Closed 7/19/13
Exterior Front
Exterior Side
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Walk-out Basement
Half Bath
Laundry Room
Back Yard
View in Back
Back Yard
Patio
Side Yard
Last Sold Price
$170,000
3 beds1,195 sqft$142/sqft
1242 Ripley St, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Description

Meticulously maintained Fox Chase home with a new roof (2011) with 12yr transferable warranty, complete brick pointing (2010), new "shadow box" wood privacy fencing (2011), new vinyl tile flooring, powder room and laundry tub in basement, new energy efficient windows with Low E insulated glass transferable warranty included in main bedroom as well as replacement windows throughout. This centrally air conditioned home has a living room with a custom bay window, formal dining room, walk in coat closet,...Meticulously maintained Fox Chase home with a new roof (2011) with 12yr transferable warranty, complete brick pointing (2010), new "shadow box" wood privacy fencing (2011), new vinyl tile flooring, powder room and laundry tub in basement, new energy efficient windows with Low E insulated glass transferable warranty included in main bedroom as well as replacement windows throughout. This centrally air conditioned home has a living room with a custom bay window, formal dining room, walk in coat closet, newer eat in kitchen with plenty of solid oak cabinets and counter space including breakfast bar, dishwasher and refrigerator equipped with a lighted chilled water, cubed/crushed ice dispenser. Second floor has a spacious hall with large closet, 3BDR's and newer ceramic tile bath. The walk out semi-finished basement has new flooring and powder room fixtures as well as access to and from attached garage. Walk out to a patio and huge private yard with a horseshoe pit for those family barbecues.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/19/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Len DiGiulio • BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
    P: (215) 982-0116 len.digiulio@foxroach.com

Property Details for 1242 Ripley Street

Status
Closed
MLS #
1003619435
Days on Market
288
Taxes
$2,064 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Townhouse
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1957
Lot Size
0.09 AC / 3,861 SF
County
Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number
631291000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
FOX CHASE
Subdivision
FOX CHASE (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
RHAWN ST.
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces
1
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,195.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

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Median sold price

$185,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

85.5%

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Building Information for 1242 Ripley Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,861 SF

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Property Information for 1242 Ripley Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19111 (19111)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Assessed Value: $21,888
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $19,575
  • Land Assessed Value: $2,313
  • Land Use Code: K31
  • Zoning: R5
  • Tax Lot: 60
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,195.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 33X117
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1350666
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Montgomery County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1242 Ripley Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003619435

$170,000—
Jul 18, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #357252126

$170,000

-3.0% / yr

Jun 1, 2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003619435

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003619435

$170,000
07/18/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #357252126

$170,000

-3.0% / yr

06/01/2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003619435

—

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Public Records for 1242 Ripley Street

Taxable ValueLand$63,340Additions$253,360Total$316,700
Tax Record2026$4,383 ($365 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,196 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,196 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,861 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1957Year Renovated1957ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN63-1291000

Schools near 1242 Ripley Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fox Chase School
Public - K to 5
C.C.A. Baldi Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Washington George High School
Public - 9 to 12
Swenson Arts & Technology High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fox Chase School
PublicK to 5

C.C.A. Baldi Middle School
Public6 to 8

Washington George High School
Public9 to 12

Swenson Arts & Technology High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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