8144 Ridge Avenue

8144 Ridge Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19128

$653,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,736 Sq. Ft.
$175 / Sq. Ft.
3,736
Sq. Ft.
$175
per Sq. Ft.

Closed 6/1/22

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Closed 6/1/22

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Description

Offers are due 3/15 by 3pm Welcome to this restored and re-envisioned home built in 1846, that is oozing with old world charm coupled with modern accents. Enveloped by greenery, and beautiful grounds, it was designed to accommodate both gracious entertaining and the day to day bustle of family life. Enter the center hall by way of a front portico, supported by two handsome wood columns. Step into the light-filled formal living room with soaring ceilings, then through to the dining room graced by...Offers are due 3/15 by 3pm Welcome to this restored and re-envisioned home built in 1846, that is oozing with old world charm coupled with modern accents. Enveloped by greenery, and beautiful grounds, it was designed to accommodate both gracious entertaining and the day to day bustle of family life. Enter the center hall by way of a front portico, supported by two handsome wood columns. Step into the light-filled formal living room with soaring ceilings, then through to the dining room graced by a beautiful wood mantle over a wood burning fireplace. The family room boasts original plaster crown moldings and decorative plaster framing the ceiling. All main living spaces and bedrooms have original random-width pine floors, most recently refinished and tall windows with elaborate wood casements and high baseboards. The rooms on the first floor have multiple access points to adjoining rooms that create an airy feeling and wonderful flow. From the family or dining room you enter into the updated kitchen with wood cabinets, granite countertops and new wood style ceramic tile floors. The sunny and spacious breakfast area is outlined with windows and has great views of the back picturesque patio enhanced with shrubs and mature trees. A mud room with enclosed laundry area and a full bathroom with a shower completes the first floor. Follow the mahogany railing with curly maple balusters that continues to the third story. On the second floor you will find three spacious bedrooms with original random width pine floors, ample closets and windows. The main bedroom is bright and looks out onto the backyard. A modern bathroom is neutral with ceramic tile wainscoting and a soaking tub. The third floor has two additional bedrooms with cedar closets and a walk-in closet plus a full bath, leaving lots of work from home options. Approximately 3/4 acre lot, two oversized garages with parking for up to 5 cars and overhead storage and large blacktop turntable with driveway parking for 6+ cars/trucks. A short walk to the Fairmount Park Reservoir with a 3/4 mile walking path. Concrete fish pond with filtering system. Time to escape center city living and give yourself the space and property you deserve. This home has been lovingly cared for by it's current owners for over thirty years and is ready for new owners to create new memories.
  1. Listed by Jeffrey P Silva • Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
    P: 2672024955 listings@tcrepros.com
  2. Listed by Jacqueline M Silva • Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
    P: 2156943003 jacki@tcrepros.com

Property Details for 8144 Ridge Avenue

Tax ID Number
212520250
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Furnished
No

Location

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Sold By Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

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LISTING UPDATED: 11/29/2022 10:05 AM

Property Details for 8144 Ridge Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH2091302
Days on Market8
Taxes$4,160 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1795
Lot Size0.62 AC / 26,974 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Sold By Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

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Building Information for 8144 Ridge Avenue

Stories3Year Built1795Building Size-Lot Size0.62 AC / 26,974 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,910 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,564

Property Taxes

$347

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8144 Ridge Avenue

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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $297,200
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $252,620
  • City Town Tax: $1,877
  • Land Assessed Value: $44,580
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: C40
  • Zoning: RSD3
  • Tax Lot: 115
  • School Tax: $2,282
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,736.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,736.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,736.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: East
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8013/8693/1224/801386931224_512_384_WM_bfFdmYvv3msYrode.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Other
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 165.00 x 188.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1004318
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dryer - Gas
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/KGoZX0tAzK8
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • 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
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 8144 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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Public Records for 8144 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$5,686 ($474 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt3,736 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,736 SqFtStories3Lot Size26,974 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1795ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-2-5202-50Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8144 Ridge Avenue

This home is within Philadelphia City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Shawmont School
Public - PK to 8
Roxborough High School
Public - 9 to 12
Lankenau High School
Public - 9 to 12
Saul W B Agricultural School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shawmont School
PublicPK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Lankenau High School
Public9 to 12

Saul W B Agricultural School
Public9 to 12

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