Last Sold Price
2 beds1,508 sqft$189/sqft
459 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Description

Welcome home to this turn-key 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home in the heart of Roxborough. A favored community in Philadelphia! Let’s start with a tree lined Ripka Street leading you to the elevated front porch; a great place to savor a morning beverage and chat with some friendly neighbors. Through your front door you’ll find a quaint and cozy living room for your relaxing enjoyment. From there we make our way to the sizable kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher. The rear mud room...Welcome home to this turn-key 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home in the heart of Roxborough. A favored community in Philadelphia! Let’s start with a tree lined Ripka Street leading you to the elevated front porch; a great place to savor a morning beverage and chat with some friendly neighbors. Through your front door you’ll find a quaint and cozy living room for your relaxing enjoyment. From there we make our way to the sizable kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher. The rear mud room offers first floor laundry with newer washer, dryer and a powder room for convenience. For more privacy, spend some time in your fenced in backyard, which could also serve well as a place for guests to gather and for pets to roam freely. Moving downstairs is a finished basement giving you many options, such as a workout room, gaming area, music studio or play room. The 2nd floor has a full bathroom centrally located between the 2 bedrooms. Buy with confidence…this home had a new roof installed in 2023; Water Heater installed 2019; Furnace, Central Air conditioning installed in 2018; Appliances added in 2018; Basement renovation in 2018. This home is walkable to many of the Roxborough staples…Gorgas Park, Wissahickon Valley Park, New Ridge Brewing Company, Alex’s Pizza, The Foodery, Roma Bakery, Roma Pizza, Bob’s Diner, Taylor’s,…the list goes on and on. It’s also convenient to public transportation, library, schools, shopping essentials, gym and healthcare needs. Good for investor too! Move in ready; Positive cash flow; Decent return on investment! This property has much to offer. Make your appointment to see this home today!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/08/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mark Burkert • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (215) 280-3903 mark.burkert@cbpref.com

Property Details for 459 Ripka Street

Status
MLS #
PAPH2395830
Days on Market
17
Taxes
$2,880 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
0.02 AC / 903 SF
Tax ID Number
212262600
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
ROXBOROUGH
Subdivision
ROXBOROUGH (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
Mitchell St
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,008.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
500.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT
500.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$315,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

100.9%

Philadelphia, PA

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Building Information for 459 Ripka Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 903 SF

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Property Information for 459 Ripka Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19128 (19128)
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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $205,800
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $164,640
  • City Town Tax: $1,267
  • Land Assessed Value: $41,160
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 136
  • School Tax: $1,613
  • 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: 2
  • # 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
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,508.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 14.00 x 65.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Private
  • Fencing: Privacy, Rear, Wood
  • Parcel ID: 1002041
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: Lighted Parking
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 459 Ripka Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2395830

$284,900
Nov 1, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1545299312

$284,900

+7.3% / yr

Oct 3, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2395830

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2395830

$284,900
11/01/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1545299312

$284,900

+7.3% / yr

10/03/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2395830

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

Public Records for 459 Ripka Street

Taxable ValueLand$57,940Additions$231,760Total$289,700
Tax Record2026$3,399 ($283 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtStories2Lot Size903 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-2262600

Schools near 459 Ripka Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dobson James School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

AMY Northwest
Public6 to 8

Saul W B Agricultural 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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