Last Sold Price
3 beds1,976 sqft$119/sqft
16 W Ridley Ave, Ridley Park, PA 19078

Description

Opportunity knocks, in the Borough of Ridley Park! This Victorian, Colonial style, 3-4BR/1.5BA, twin home is situated in the borough's historic district, just a stone's throw away from the Central Business District, East Lake Park, a Septa Train Station, schools, and other recreational parks. This well-maintained home features: open, wrap around porch, entrance foyer, living room w/ decorative fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen w/ gas range/oven, & dishwasher, laundry/powder room, master...Opportunity knocks, in the Borough of Ridley Park! This Victorian, Colonial style, 3-4BR/1.5BA, twin home is situated in the borough's historic district, just a stone's throw away from the Central Business District, East Lake Park, a Septa Train Station, schools, and other recreational parks. This well-maintained home features: open, wrap around porch, entrance foyer, living room w/ decorative fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen w/ gas range/oven, & dishwasher, laundry/powder room, master bedroom w/ sitting room, 3 additional bedrooms, hall bath w/ tub/shower & vanity sink. Other features include: private driveway, refinished wood flooring, 10' ceilings, ornate woodwork, turned staircase, gas heating and much more. Center City Philadelphia, the Philadelphia International Airport, and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are just minutes away.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/03/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ken Adelsberg • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (610) 613-7700 ken.adelsberg@lnf.com

Property Details for 16 West Ridley Avenue

Status
MLS #
PADE2032854
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$4,821 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1889
Lot Size
0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
Tax ID Number
37-00-01673-00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
RIDLEY PARK
Subdivision
RIDLEY PARK (DELAWARE PA)
Cross Street
Swarthmore Avenue
Municipality
RIDLEY PARK BORO
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,976.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Building Winterized Y/N
No

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Median sold price

$280,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

102.5%

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Location

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Building Information for 16 West Ridley Avenue

Stories-Residences-Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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Property Information for 16 West Ridley Avenue

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
  • School District Name: RIDLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397359
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: LAKEVIEW (DELAWARE PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: RIDLEY (DELAWARE PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: RIDLEY (DELAWARE PA)
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Ridley Park Boro (10437)
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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $151,000
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • County Tax: $452
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $96,880
  • City Town Tax: $792
  • Land Assessed Value: $54,120
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: RESID
  • Zoning Dscrp: Residential
  • Tax Lot: 347-000
  • School Tax: $3,576
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,976.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,976.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,976.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 32.00 x 98.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Parcel ID: 541197
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Internet Services: Cable
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 16 West Ridley Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 3, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1498987202

$235,000

+6.6% / yr

Oct 3, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2032854

$250,000
Oct 3, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2032854

$235,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/03/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1498987202

$235,000

+6.6% / yr

10/03/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2032854

$250,000
10/03/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2032854

$235,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 16 West Ridley Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$54,120Additions$96,880Total$151,000
Tax Record2026$6,017 ($501 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,976 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,976 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,703 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyDELAWAREAPN37-00-01673-00

Schools near 16 West Ridley Avenue

This home is within Ridley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lakeview El School
PublicK to 5

Ridley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridley High School
Public9 to 12

St Madeline-St Rose School
PrivatePK to 8

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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