278 Ripka Street

Closed 3/30/26

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Last Sold Price

$478,000

3 beds3 baths1,892 sqft

278 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

TownhouseProperty Type

0.06 acresLot Size

1997Year Built

$253/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 278 Ripka Street, a small little area of Ripka with no through traffic. This modern brick and vinyl townhouse features off street parking and a 1 car attached garage. Enter from the covered front porch into a large open living room / dining room with gas fireplace. Through the dining area is the large kitchen that features a tile backsplash over granite counter tops, hardwood floors and a slider to an elevated deck with a view for miles. The kitchen also has a stainless-steel gas range,...Welcome to 278 Ripka Street, a small little area of Ripka with no through traffic. This modern brick and vinyl townhouse features off street parking and a 1 car attached garage. Enter from the covered front porch into a large open living room / dining room with gas fireplace. Through the dining area is the large kitchen that features a tile backsplash over granite counter tops, hardwood floors and a slider to an elevated deck with a view for miles. The kitchen also has a stainless-steel gas range, refrigerator and dishwasher. There is a convenient powder room and guest closet too. The second floor is where you will find the 3 bedrooms. The main bedroom has a ceiling fan and 2 walk in closets. the other bedrooms have ample closet space. The main bedroom bath was renovated and was a soaking tub, double vanity and glass shower stall. The hall bath has ceramic tile tub surround and floor. In the second floor hall is a convenient laundry closet and includes the washer and gas dryer. The basement has a finished recreation room with a door to the rear yard. there is also a large storage area which could be finished for additional living area or in home office. The sellers are including a 1 year home warranty.

Listed by: Paul J Roberto 610.804.3218 paulroberto@comcast.net • Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville

Listing closed: 03/30/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH2573844

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Property Information for 278 Ripka Street

Property Details

Taxes: $5,949 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number: 211417320
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: MANAYUNK
Subdivision: MANAYUNK (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street: Sheldon St
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,892.00
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 Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1997
Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,643 SF

Location

School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District County ID: 803408593408

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19127 (19127)

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $425,000

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $340,000
City Town Tax: $2,617
Land Assessed Value: $85,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: R36
Zoning: RSA5
Tax Lot: 197
School Tax: $3,331
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

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: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Laminate Plank

Room 2

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Gas

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Dining Area, Flooring - Wood

Room 4

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Storage Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,892.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,892.00
Total SQFT: 1,892.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8044/3408/7668/804434087668_512_384_WM_o-IsTpTyNuhsSwO9.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood, Laminate Plank, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 29.00 x 92.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 999013

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Site, Driveway, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Brick Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Eat-In, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Recessed Lighting
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 278 Ripka Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 30, 2026	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2573844	$478,000	—
Mar 25, 2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1936464612	$478,000	+5.0% / yr
Feb 3, 2026	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2573844		—
Feb 3, 2026	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2573844		—
Jan 12, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2573844	$495,000	—
Apr 25, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002397800	$295,000	—
Apr 19, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #574372491	$295,000	—
Mar 17, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002397800		—
Mar 8, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002397800	$295,000	—
Jul 28, 2008	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000528151	$324,900	—
Nov 5, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000528151	$369,900	—
Aug 30, 2002	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH292900	$246,500	—
Jul 19, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH292900		—
Jul 9, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH292900	$245,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/30/2026	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2573844	$478,000
03/25/2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1936464612	$478,000 +5.0% / yr
02/03/2026	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2573844	—
02/03/2026	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2573844	—
01/12/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2573844	$495,000
04/25/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002397800	$295,000
04/19/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #574372491	$295,000
03/17/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002397800	—
03/08/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002397800	$295,000
07/28/2008	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000528151	$324,900
11/05/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000528151	$369,900
08/30/2002	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH292900	$246,500
07/19/2002	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH292900	—
07/09/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH292900	$245,000

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

Public Records for 278 Ripka Street

Taxable ValueLand$98,860Additions$395,440Total$494,300

Tax Record2026$5,949 ($496 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,892 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,892 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,643 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1997Year Renovated1997ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-1417320

Schools near 278 Ripka Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Dobson James School	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	0.3 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.4 mi
7/10	AMY Northwest	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	0.7 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.2 mi
5/10	Lankenau High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.5 mi
2/10	Randolph Technical High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	3.0 mi
NR	Holy Child School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.1 mi
NR	AIM Academy	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Roxborough Christian School	Private - Nearby school	K to 5	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Dobson James School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	0.3 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.4 mi
7/10	AMY Northwest Public6 to 8 Choice school	0.7 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.2 mi
5/10	Lankenau High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.5 mi
2/10	Randolph Technical High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	3.0 mi
NR	Holy Child School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	AIM Academy Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Roxborough Christian School PrivateK to 5 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 278 Ripka Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$478,000	3	3	1,892	2,643
274 Ripka Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	–	3	2	1,892	2,090
280 Ripka Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$365,000	4	4	2,520	7,168
288 Greenough Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$320,000	–	–	1,440	4,160
286 Greenough Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$215,000	3	2	1,440	1,029
290 Greenough Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$155,000	4	2	1,680	2,045
282 Greenough Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$183,700	2	–	1,440	2,309
268 Ripka Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$308,000	3	3	1,892	2,090
4643 Sheldon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	–	–	1	2,184	3,240
280 Greenough Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$156,000	2	2	1,440	2,300
292 Greenough Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$250,000	–	–	1,644	1,962
284 Greenough Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$190,200	–	–	1,440	2,246
266 Ripka Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$344,000	3	3	2,780	2,090
4645 Sheldon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	–	–	2	2,075	3,240
294 Greenough Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$305,000	4	2	1,680	2,025
278 Greenough Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127	$305,000	–	–	1,440	2,300

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