This spacious and meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, offering over 1,700 square feet of living space across three levels, effortlessly combines comfort and practicality. The open main floor features a large living room and dining area, complemented by a full bathroom and a generous kitchen. The kitchen is a true standout, offering ample cabinet space, a stylish updated backsplash, ceramic tile flooring, a convenient laundry area, and a rear exit that leads to a concrete patio and an expansive, fully fenced backyard—perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxation! Upstairs, you’ll find four sizable bedrooms with plenty of closet space, as well as an updated full bathroom. The clean, unfinished basement provides plenty of storage and the potential for future customization. Whether you’re looking for a spacious home to grow into or an investment property in a prime location, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! Ideally located just steps from the Manayunk train station, bus stops, and Route 76, commuting is a breeze. Enjoy the convenience of walking to vibrant Main Street, with its array of restaurants, boutiques, and the Schuylkill River Trail, plus easy access to other area attractions. Don’t let this exceptional find slip away—schedule your showing today!
TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
1,706 sq ftLot Size
$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mr. Andre Bodiford• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Spacious and well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 full bath townhouse with a large yard and OFF-STREET PARKING available at $50/mo. Large updated kitchen with ceramic tile floor and laundry area. Newer windows, newer heater (2004), newer C/B panel, roof recoated 2009, pine floors through-out. Just a few blocks to the trendy and eclectic shops and restaurants of Main Street. Currently used as a rental with leases expiring end of January 2011 (1 at end of May). Perfect property for an investor or an owner who needs space and amenities.
Public Records
Aug 8, 2006
Sold
$262,500
$152/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH241568
Jan 5, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Nov 18, 2005
Listed
$262,500
$152/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 1999
Sold
$73,500
$42/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003583317
Jan 18, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Jan 18, 1999
Listed
$73,500
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,083
$72,620 + $290,480
$363,100
2025
$5,083 (+17.9%)
$72,620 + $290,480
$363,100
2024
$4,313
$61,620 + $246,480
$308,100
2023
$4,313 (+21.6%)
$61,620 + $246,480
$308,100
2022
$3,547
$37,944 + $215,456
$253,400
2021
$3,547
$37,944 + $215,456
$253,400
2020
$3,547 (+1.7%)
$37,944 + $215,456
$253,400
2019
$3,487 (+8.5%)
$37,300 + $211,800
$249,100
2018
$3,214
$34,440 + $195,160
$229,600
2017
$3,213 (+4.4%)
$34,440 + $195,160
$229,600
2015
$3,077
$32,585 + $197,015
$229,600
2014
$3,076 (+52.5%)
$32,585 + $197,015
$229,600
2013
$2,017 (+3.6%)
$4,535 + $16,105
$20,640
2012
$1,947 (+3.9%)
$4,535 + $16,105
$20,640
2011
$1,875 (+9.9%)
$4,535 + $16,105
$20,640
2010
$1,706
$4,535 + $16,105
$20,640
Tax history for 117 Ripka St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,083
$72,620 + $290,480
$363,100
2025
$5,083 (+17.9%)
$72,620 + $290,480
$363,100
2024
$4,313
$61,620 + $246,480
$308,100
2023
$4,313 (+21.6%)
$61,620 + $246,480
$308,100
2022
$3,547
$37,944 + $215,456
$253,400
2021
$3,547
$37,944 + $215,456
$253,400
2020
$3,547 (+1.7%)
$37,944 + $215,456
$253,400
2019
$3,487 (+8.5%)
$37,300 + $211,800
$249,100
2018
$3,214
$34,440 + $195,160
$229,600
2017
$3,213 (+4.4%)
$34,440 + $195,160
$229,600
2015
$3,077
$32,585 + $197,015
$229,600
2014
$3,076 (+52.5%)
$32,585 + $197,015
$229,600
2013
$2,017 (+3.6%)
$4,535 + $16,105
$20,640
2012
$1,947 (+3.9%)
$4,535 + $16,105
$20,640
2011
$1,875 (+9.9%)
$4,535 + $16,105
$20,640
2010
$1,706
$4,535 + $16,105
$20,640
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
17 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
1,706 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,731
Year built
1900
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
211418500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-5
/NIS
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Apr 18, 2012 • Final
Bp_alter
Install new vinyl siding as an exterior wall covering.
Remodel
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