473 Ripka Street

Closed 3/30/17
Closed 3/30/17
Exterior Front
Front Yard
Exterior Front
Porch
Exterior Side
Exterior Side
Enclosed Porch
Enclosed Porch
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Great Room
Great Room
Half Bath
Dining Room
Dining Room
Bonus Room
In-law Suite
Master Bedroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bedroom 2
Garage
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$455,000
5 beds3,860 sqft
473 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.32 acresLot Size
1916Year Built
$118/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Large stately Victorian single home in beautiful condition overflowing with character and features. Enter long cobblestone driveway from quiet tree lined street. Home sets back deep onto lot and is private and obscured from the street with formal hedges. Ample parking at end of driveway on paved area. Exterior features a beautiful wrap around veranda 43' across the front complete with gingerbread trim and a 26' glass enclosed porch. Enter inside to main floor foyer area. To the left is a bright and...Large stately Victorian single home in beautiful condition overflowing with character and features. Enter long cobblestone driveway from quiet tree lined street. Home sets back deep onto lot and is private and obscured from the street with formal hedges. Ample parking at end of driveway on paved area. Exterior features a beautiful wrap around veranda 43' across the front complete with gingerbread trim and a 26' glass enclosed porch. Enter inside to main floor foyer area. To the left is a bright and airy kitchen featuring Pergo flooring, newer stainless steel appliances and lots of counter space. Continue through to large and open great room with vaulted plank wood and exposed beam ceiling,large wood burning brick fireplace, built in bookcase,and ceiling fan along with access to powder room and laundry room. Enter into in-law suite from great room, or use as master bedroom. Generous space with large closet and complete 3 piece bathroom with large step in shower. Also features separate climate control and it's own hot water heater. Above the suite is space that could be made into additional room but is currently closed off by ceiling. Dining room to the right of great room. Larger size room with large windows, deep sills, original hard wood floors, and large mantle. Enter thru to bonus room, being used as office, also with original hardwood floors, built-in cabinet and large windows. Upstairs on the second floor are two large bedrooms with hardwood floors and two full bathrooms, one with a cast iron tub and pinwheel patterned floor tile/matching black and white wall tile. Second bathroom has a large walk in shower. Follow a winding staircase to the third floor where there are two more bedrooms. Basement has three unfinished rooms,one with what was a brick fireplace or stove and another room with potential for a wine cellar. Outside boasts a large Victorian style fountain in the center of a large mature and manicured landscape. Property has three garages that are connected. Large garage is 2200' sqft. w/14' free span ceiling, powder room, wash tubs, Hot water heater, 200 amp service, separate meter, and 9' x 11' elec. overhead door. Second garage 27' x 15' w/14' ceiling w/gas furnace and exposed brick walls. On second floor of garage is a bedroom, kitchen, and living area with gas hot air heat. Additional third garage. Outdoor patio area as well with iron gate. Home featured in the book " Historic Architecture in Philadelphia" by Joseph Minardi
  • Listed by: Michelle Wysinski-Magee 215.206.7806 michellewmagee@kw.com • Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
Listing closed: 03/30/2017 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000033538

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Property Information for 473 Ripka Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,619 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Philadelphia County
  • Tax ID Number: 212263400
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Victorian
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: ROXBOROUGH
  • Subdivision: ROXBOROUGH (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: RIDGE AVE
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 13
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,860.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Lot Size: 0.32 AC / 14,035 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • 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: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $330,000
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $280,500
  • Land Assessed Value: $49,500
  • Land Use Code: C40
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Tax Lot: 141
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $21,000
  • Concession Remarks: seller assist
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 11
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 10
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 17
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 10
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 11
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 12
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 24 X 20
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 14
  • Room Description: SUITE
Room 10
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Finished
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,860.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 3,860.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Pitched, Metal
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3005/7496/6863/300574966863_512_384_WM_RZ_ku0IgGi8o0txF.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 109X128
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Parcel ID: 1002048
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Energy Star Cooling System
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 473 Ripka Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #592323851

$455,000—
Mar 30, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000033538

$455,000—
Dec 28, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1000033538

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #592323851

$455,000
03/30/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000033538

$455,000
12/28/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1000033538

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Public Records for 473 Ripka Street

Taxable ValueLand$145,920Additions$583,680Total$729,600
Tax Record2026$7,628 ($636 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,860 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,860 SqFtStories3Lot Size14,035 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-2263400

Schools near 473 Ripka Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dobson James School
Public - K to 8
Roxborough High School
Public - 9 to 12
AMY Northwest
Public - 6 to 8
Saul W B Agricultural School
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

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