5538 Ridge Avenue

Closed 7/9/24

Last Sold Price

$340,000

3 beds2 baths1,320 sqft$258/sqft

5538 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Description

Welcome to 5538 Ridge Avenue, a charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home nestled in the heart of Roxborough Philadelphia! Upon entering the home, you’ll immediately notice the original details, which include the ornate mantel, stair banister, columns, and staircase. Some of the home’s other notable features include: a spacious front porch, three generously sized bedrooms, a cozy living room, a dining area, and a half-bathroom on the first floor. As you step outside of the rear of the home, you’ll discover...Welcome to 5538 Ridge Avenue, a charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home nestled in the heart of Roxborough Philadelphia! Upon entering the home, you’ll immediately notice the original details, which include the ornate mantel, stair banister, columns, and staircase. Some of the home’s other notable features include: a spacious front porch, three generously sized bedrooms, a cozy living room, a dining area, and a half-bathroom on the first floor. As you step outside of the rear of the home, you’ll discover the true gem of this property - a comfortable yard, ideal for those seeking to enjoy a summer barbeque or a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle! As for location, in addition to being a stone’s throw away to Main Street in Manayunk, 5538 Ridge is in close proximity to fan favorites such as, C & C Creamery, Eremita Café, Poppy & Bean, Stanley’s Hardware, Unity Java, Unity Taqueria, Lucky’s Trading Co, and Dottie’s Donuts. Also, within a short walk, you’ll find the Wissahickon Train Station and multiple trailheads to the Wissahickon Valley Park. This home is a truly a rare find in this competitive market.

LISTING CLOSED: 07/09/2024 12:00 AM

Listed by Earnest G. Key Jr. • Key Legacy Realty
P: (215) 778-9352 earnest@keylegacyrealty.com
Listed by Meaghan Conlisk • Key Legacy Realty
P: (708) 466-7504 meaghan@keylegacyrealty.com

Property Details for 5538 Ridge Avenue

Status

Closed

MLS #

PAPH2358006

Days on Market

Taxes

$3,506 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Townhouse

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1930

Lot Size

0.03 AC / 1,448 SF

County

Philadelphia County

Tax ID Number

212218800

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Other

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Subdivision

ROXBOROUGH

Subdivision

ROXBOROUGH (PHILADELPHIA PA)

Municipality

PHILADELPHIA

Central Air

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,320.00

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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$340,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

1/29

$310,000

Sold 05/06/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,380
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

462 Seville Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

1/18

$362,100

Sold 04/03/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,411
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

449 Markle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

1/30

$340,000

Sold 11/21/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,280
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

4019 Mitchell Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

1/23

$355,000

Sold 06/25/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,400
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

4037 Mitchell Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

1/25

$335,000

Sold 10/31/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,214
Square Feet: 0.02
Acres

4021 Dexter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

1/28

$310,000

Sold 07/16/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,400
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

3955 Terrace Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

1/26

$360,000

Sold 07/24/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,365
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

3951 Terrace Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

1/31

$325,000

Sold 03/06/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,184
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

558 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

1/30

$367,300

Sold 06/11/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,452
Square Feet: 0.05
Acres

335 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

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Building Information for 5538 Ridge Avenue

Stories2Residences-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,448 SF

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30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,728

Property Taxes

$292

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Property Information for 5538 Ridge Avenue

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

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: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $250,500

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $200,400
City Town Tax: $1,582
Land Assessed Value: $50,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: O30
Zoning: RSA5
Tax Lot: 40
School Tax: $1,924
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

Total Finished SQFT: 1,320.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,320.00
Total SQFT: 1,320.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Other
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8030/9076/4396/803090764396_512_384_WM_cjSFib57-DqcAzye.jpg
Basement Type: Unfinished
Foundation Details: Other
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 93.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 1001749

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: None

Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: https://earnestkeyteam.com/

Property History for 5538 Ridge Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 9, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2358006	$340,000	—
Jun 14, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2358006		—
Jun 14, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2358006		—
Jun 9, 2024	Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2358006	$345,000	—
May 23, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2358006	$350,000	—
Aug 30, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH726542	$250,000	—
Aug 19, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #654677259	$250,000	+2.0% / yr
Jul 21, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH726542		—
Mar 14, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH726542	$2,799,000	—
Mar 6, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH158564	$196,000	—
Mar 1, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240386136	$196,000	—
Feb 6, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH158564		—
Nov 1, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH158564	$199,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/09/2024	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2358006	$340,000
06/14/2024	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2358006	—
06/14/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2358006	—
06/09/2024	Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2358006	$345,000
05/23/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2358006	$350,000
08/30/2019	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH726542	$250,000
08/19/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #654677259	$250,000 +2.0% / yr
07/21/2019	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH726542	—
03/14/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH726542	$2,799,000
03/06/2007	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH158564	$196,000
03/01/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240386136	$196,000
02/06/2007	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH158564	—
11/01/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH158564	$199,900

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

Public Records for 5538 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$63,480Additions$253,920Total$317,400

Tax Record2026$4,043 ($337 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,320 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,448 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-2218800

Schools near 5538 Ridge Avenue

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Cook-Wissahickon School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.2 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 mi
7/10	AMY Northwest	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	0.5 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.8 mi
2/10	Randolph Technical High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.9 mi
3/10	Fitler Academics Plus	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	2.2 mi
NR	Y.A.L.E. School Philadelphia	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	0.6 mi
NR	St. John the Baptist School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi
NR	AIM Academy	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Cook-Wissahickon School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
7/10	AMY Northwest Public6 to 8 Choice school	0.5 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.8 mi
2/10	Randolph Technical High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.9 mi
3/10	Fitler Academics Plus PublicK to 8 Nearby school	2.2 mi
NR	Y.A.L.E. School Philadelphia Private1 to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	St. John the Baptist School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	AIM Academy Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 5538 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$340,000	3	2	1,320	1,448
5536 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$64,000	3	1	–	1,399
5540 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	–	2	2	1,590	1,575
5534 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$315,000	3	2	1,800	1,342
5532 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	–	3	1	1,800	1,822
5542 Ridge Avenue, Unit 44, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$2,200,000	–	–	4,524	–
476 Seville Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$242,500	3	2	1,358	1,397
474 Seville Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	–	3	1	1,308	1,359
5546 Ridge Avenue, Unit 48, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$650,000	–	–	4,368	–
472 Seville Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$220,000	3	2	1,286	1,322
470 Seville Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$229,400	3	2	1,268	1,329
468 Seville Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$239,000	3	2	1,309	1,388
5520 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	–	6	3	4,243	22,519
466 Seville Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	–	3	1	1,309	1,417
5550-52 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$487,910	–	–	4,216	9,513
5535 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$700,000	–	5	3,482	9,903

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