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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,440 sqft$306/sqft
486 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
TownhouseProperty Type
2,195 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$306/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Highest & Best due Mon, March 2nd by 8pm Welcome to 486 Ripka St, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in Philadelphia 19128 offering approximately 2,200+ sq ft of finished living space with central air/heat, including a brand new full basement completed in 2025 with epoxy flooring, custom bar, walk-in storage, a newly updated half bath (2025) with new plumbing, vanity, toilet, custom shelving, and laundry closet with French doors. This space adds over 800 sq ft of bonus space—perfect for...Highest & Best due Mon, March 2nd by 8pm Welcome to 486 Ripka St, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in Philadelphia 19128 offering approximately 2,200+ sq ft of finished living space with central air/heat, including a brand new full basement completed in 2025 with epoxy flooring, custom bar, walk-in storage, a newly updated half bath (2025) with new plumbing, vanity, toilet, custom shelving, and laundry closet with French doors. This space adds over 800 sq ft of bonus space—perfect for entertainment or relaxation. This move-in ready home features hard wood throughout entire house, fresh interior paint (2025), exterior paint (2020), an updated kitchen with newer appliances (2019) and custom pantry, a remodeled full bath with floor-to-ceiling tile and glass block window. Additional highlights include an electric water heater (2025), updated light fixtures (2021), custom closets, patio (2021), and brand new washer/dryer. Finally, step outside to enjoy the built-in backyard garden and spacious outdoor area designed for entertaining. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully upgraded home with extensive finished space and a backyard built for gatherings—within walking distance to septa, Ridge Ave, and Main St! Property also has a furnished option - inquire now to schedule a tour!
  • Listed by: Alyce Gerhardt 570.690.8064 alyce@agentphl.com • Keller Williams Liberty Place
Listing closed: 04/02/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH2584516

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Property Information for 486 Ripka Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,515 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 212271300
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3
  • Furnished: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 03-01-2026
  • Subdivision: ROXBOROUGH
  • Subdivision: ROXBOROUGH (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: RIDGE
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,440.00
  • 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: 3
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.05 AC / 2,195 SF
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: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $322,600
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $258,080
  • City Town Tax: $1,986
  • Land Assessed Value: $64,520
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: H30
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Tax Lot: 106
  • School Tax: $2,528
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,440.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 110.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1002119
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: 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: Hot Water
  • 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 486 Ripka Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 2, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1936173772

$440,000

+7.2% / yr

Apr 2, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2584516

$440,000
Mar 3, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2584516

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/02/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1936173772

$440,000

+7.2% / yr

04/02/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2584516

$440,000
03/03/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2584516

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Public Records for 486 Ripka Street

Taxable ValueLand$72,820Additions$291,280Total$364,100
Tax Record2026$3,116 ($260 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,195 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-2271300

Schools near 486 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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