For sale is this rarely offered 3 bedroom home located in the heart of Fox Chase. This ideal location off Rhawn St, offers walking distance to most places as well as public transportation all while being on a very quiet tucked away street. Features include an open floor plan with large living room highlighted by refinished wood floor, recessed lighting, and neutral paint. This leads to the formal dining room, which opens to the kitchen with tile flooring and upgraded cabinetry. Off of the kitchen is access to the finished basement area complete with bar and half bathroom. This floor also provides access to the fenced in rear yard, and the laundry area. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms with ample closet space, ceiling fans and recessed light in the large master bedroom.
TownhomeProperty Type
1957Year Built
2,316 sq ftLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lee Stiber• Springer Realty Group
•484-498-4000 (broker)
Bought with Lounas Frai• Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
Great home on Great block! Meticulously maintained with newer mechanicals including electric, c/a & heat, concrete thruout, roof, and windows. Great curb appeal! Enter the front door into tons of sunlight from the Huge bay window, gleaming refinished hardwood floors in living & dining room. Recessed lighting on first floor. Modern kitchen with oak cabinets, double sink w/ garbage disposal & beautiful marble floors. Upstairs 3 good size bedrooms w/ ceiling fans, six panel doors & closets. Main bedroom w/ chair-rail and rear w/ wainscoting. Very nice updated bathroom w/ dark wood vanity and nuetral tiling on floor & walls w/ glass mosaic border. Finished basement including bar w/ glass mosaic top, 1/2 bath, laundry room & entrance to 1 car garage. Exit basement door to large covered concrete patio w/ electric and good sized grass yard enclosed with white PVC fencing. Security system. Owner took great care of this solid home. Take a look!
BRIGHT MLS #1006507562
Aug 2, 2009
Listing Removed
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Feb 2, 2009
Listed
$219,900
$178/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003593659
Nov 18, 2005
Sold
$192,500
$155/sq ft
Jul 20, 2005
Listed
$192,500
$155/sq ft
Jul 20, 2005
Listing Removed
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BRIGHT MLS #1000538497
Jul 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 2005
Listed
$219,000
$177/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003592661
Nov 17, 2003
Sold
$118,450
$96/sq ft
Sep 3, 2003
Listed
$118,450
$96/sq ft
Sep 3, 2003
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,833 (−33.1%)
$60,480 + $241,920
$302,400
2025
$4,233 (+24.5%)
$60,480 + $241,920
$302,400
2024
$3,399
$48,560 + $194,240
$242,800
2023
$3,399 (+10.6%)
$48,560 + $194,240
$242,800
2022
$3,074
$44,491 + $175,109
$219,600
2021
$3,074
$44,491 + $175,109
$219,600
2020
$3,074 (+9.9%)
$44,491 + $175,109
$219,600
2019
$2,798 (+16.4%)
$40,500 + $159,400
$199,900
2018
$2,405
$34,875 + $136,925
$171,800
2017
$2,404 (+4.4%)
$34,875 + $136,925
$171,800
2015
$2,302
$37,751 + $134,049
$171,800
2014
$2,302 (+7.6%)
$37,751 + $134,049
$171,800
2013
$2,139 (+3.6%)
$2,712 + $19,176
$21,888
2012
$2,064 (+3.9%)
$2,712 + $19,176
$21,888
2011
$1,988 (+9.9%)
$2,712 + $19,176
$21,888
2010
$1,809
$2,712 + $19,176
$21,888
Tax history for 1218 Ripley St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,833 (−33.1%)
$60,480 + $241,920
$302,400
2025
$4,233 (+24.5%)
$60,480 + $241,920
$302,400
2024
$3,399
$48,560 + $194,240
$242,800
2023
$3,399 (+10.6%)
$48,560 + $194,240
$242,800
2022
$3,074
$44,491 + $175,109
$219,600
2021
$3,074
$44,491 + $175,109
$219,600
2020
$3,074 (+9.9%)
$44,491 + $175,109
$219,600
2019
$2,798 (+16.4%)
$40,500 + $159,400
$199,900
2018
$2,405
$34,875 + $136,925
$171,800
2017
$2,404 (+4.4%)
$34,875 + $136,925
$171,800
2015
$2,302
$37,751 + $134,049
$171,800
2014
$2,302 (+7.6%)
$37,751 + $134,049
$171,800
2013
$2,139 (+3.6%)
$2,712 + $19,176
$21,888
2012
$2,064 (+3.9%)
$2,712 + $19,176
$21,888
2011
$1,988 (+9.9%)
$2,712 + $19,176
$21,888
2010
$1,809
$2,712 + $19,176
$21,888
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
24 ft.
Lot depth
97 ft.
Lot size
2,316 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,238
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
631289800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-3
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/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-3 District
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
Far Northeast Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Built In, Inside Access