1,800 Sq. Ft.
$147 / Sq. Ft.
1,800
Sq. Ft.
$147
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Secluded Majestic Garden ... Years of loving care created this oasis of beauty. One of many delights in this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath c. 1860 Victorian stone and stucco single home. Classically styled, with random width pine plank floors, high ceilings, 1800 sq ft of generous living space This home reflects excellence. Creamy pastel exterior, rocking chair side porch off formal dining room, soft interior colours, all new windows, faux decorative fireplace, built-in armoires, this charmer reflects long...Secluded Majestic Garden ... Years of loving care created this oasis of beauty. One of many delights in this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath c. 1860 Victorian stone and stucco single home. Classically styled, with random width pine plank floors, high ceilings, 1800 sq ft of generous living space This home reflects excellence. Creamy pastel exterior, rocking chair side porch off formal dining room, soft interior colours, all new windows, faux decorative fireplace, built-in armoires, this charmer reflects long ago graciousness-yet it's almost new-superb maintenance, mechanics, condition. Bright and airy floor plan concealing a host of conveniences. Uniquely yours.
  1. Listed by Joanne Colino • Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy
    P: (215)-920-6464 jcolino@aol.com

Property Details for 497 Ripka Street

Tax ID Number
212264100
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 10/28/2009 12:00 AM

Property Details for 497 Ripka Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1005275334
Days on Market121
Taxes$2,089 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1859
Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,940 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 497 Ripka Street

Stories2Year Built1859Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,940 SF

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Property Information for 497 Ripka Street

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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Tax Assessed Value: $25,280
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $21,522
  • Land Assessed Value: $3,758
  • Land Use Code: A30
  • Zoning: R5
  • Tax Lot: 14
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $1,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,800.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 25X118
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Parcel ID: 1002054
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 497 Ripka Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 28, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #280180876

$265,000

+4.0% / yr

Oct 28, 2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005275334

$265,000
Sep 26, 2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005275334

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #280180876

$265,000

+4.0% / yr

10/28/2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005275334

$265,000
09/26/2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005275334

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Public Records for 497 Ripka Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,358 ($363 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,940 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-2-2641-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 497 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 - K to 12
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dobson James School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public5 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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