Alas, the search is over. Here is your chance to snag the house that turns heads! Historic charm meets modern and clean, in this 5bedroom 2.5bath home within the heart of Manayunk. You will fall in love before ever going inside. The brick exterior with architectural features of yesteryear, define love at first site. Your new relationship grows ever stronger, as you are enamored by the light-filled spaces with large modern windows, original hardwood floors, and stately high ceilings. An open living and dining room lead to updated kitchen with soapstone countertops. The second floor has two bedrooms with large modern closets, and updated full bath with double sinks and heated tile floor. With each and every bedroom, you will grow fonder and fonder. Niches and exposed brick are architectural delights that provide little surprises around every corner. New wood blinds and ceiling fans keep each room comfortable throughout the home. An Installed Nest thermostat, and energy-efficient natural gas heating and stove can keep monthly expenses low. Getting to center city is easy, with nearby Ivy Ridge or Manayunk train stations, both just a ten minute walk from the front door. Leisure time will always be filled, with runs on the nearby Cynwyd Heritage Trail, various festivals throughout the year, restaurants, locally owned shops, and boutique gyms along Main Street. So you are head over heels and thinking of taking the next step? The clean beyond clean basement with laundry and full bath, may just be what it takes to get you serious. But the private and tranquil backyard with its newly rebuilt deck with storage beneath, outdoor sink, and yard with garden and rain barrel, is going to make you finally say, I DO! Do you suffer from FOMO? ~ Fear Of Missing Out ~ Put a ring on it!
TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
1,688 sq ftLot Size
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lori Lynn M Williams• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
•610-649-4500 (broker)
•wendy.civitella@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Jordan Arnold• RE/MAX Executive Realty
Good sized home in Manayunk. Some upgrades have been made. Original hardwood throughout. High ceiling and open living space on first floor. Kitchen has been updated but could use some touch ups. Half bath off of kitchen that leads to deck a nice...
sized backyard. Second floor has one small bedroom, full bath and 2 other bedrooms. Third floor has two more bedrooms
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
3 story, renovated home located right in the heart of Manayunk. This home has hardwood floors throughout the entire house. The kitchen has all been redone with stainless steel appliances and soapstone countertops. The 1st floor features an open living room & dining room with higher ceilings, recessed lighting, a gas fireplace, & new powder room. There is a nice sized deck off of the kitchen that overlooks the backyard. The second floor has 2 spacious bedrooms, a smaller bedroom with built-in bunk bed, and a full bathroom. The top floor has two additional spacious bedrooms. The basement is finished and has a second full bathroom along with a laundry area. This home is only one block away from Main street. The Ivy Ridge Train Station is just a short walk too.
BRIGHT MLS #1007432420
Oct 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2015
Listed
$274,900
$135/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007348622
Jul 21, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Apr 21, 2014
Listed
$289,900
$142/sq ft
Public Records
May 26, 2005
Sold
$224,000
$110/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH233666
Feb 27, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Feb 21, 2005
Listed
$224,000
$110/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000536899
Feb 24, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Sep 29, 2004
Listed
$235,000
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,431
$77,600 + $310,400
$388,000
2025
$5,431 (+18.5%)
$77,600 + $310,400
$388,000
2024
$4,584
$65,500 + $262,000
$327,500
2023
$4,584 (+19.0%)
$65,500 + $262,000
$327,500
2022
$3,851
$41,265 + $233,835
$275,100
2021
$3,851
$41,265 + $233,835
$275,100
2020
$3,851 (+1.7%)
$41,265 + $233,835
$275,100
2019
$3,785 (+27.4%)
$40,500 + $229,900
$270,400
2018
$2,972
$31,845 + $180,455
$212,300
2017
$2,971 (+4.4%)
$31,845 + $180,455
$212,300
2015
$2,845
$32,410 + $179,890
$212,300
2014
$2,844 (+34.4%)
$32,410 + $179,890
$212,300
2013
$2,117 (+3.6%)
$5,158 + $16,506
$21,664
2012
$2,043 (+3.9%)
$5,158 + $16,506
$21,664
2011
$1,968 (+9.9%)
$5,158 + $16,506
$21,664
2010
$1,790
$5,158 + $16,506
$21,664
Tax history for 130 Ripka St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,431
$77,600 + $310,400
$388,000
2025
$5,431 (+18.5%)
$77,600 + $310,400
$388,000
2024
$4,584
$65,500 + $262,000
$327,500
2023
$4,584 (+19.0%)
$65,500 + $262,000
$327,500
2022
$3,851
$41,265 + $233,835
$275,100
2021
$3,851
$41,265 + $233,835
$275,100
2020
$3,851 (+1.7%)
$41,265 + $233,835
$275,100
2019
$3,785 (+27.4%)
$40,500 + $229,900
$270,400
2018
$2,972
$31,845 + $180,455
$212,300
2017
$2,971 (+4.4%)
$31,845 + $180,455
$212,300
2015
$2,845
$32,410 + $179,890
$212,300
2014
$2,844 (+34.4%)
$32,410 + $179,890
$212,300
2013
$2,117 (+3.6%)
$5,158 + $16,506
$21,664
2012
$2,043 (+3.9%)
$5,158 + $16,506
$21,664
2011
$1,968 (+9.9%)
$5,158 + $16,506
$21,664
2010
$1,790
$5,158 + $16,506
$21,664
*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
5
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
17 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
1,688 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,037
Year built
1900
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
211414700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
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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
Sep 3, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace a bathtub and shower with an acrylic base and acrylic walls. Replace the existing plumbing fixtures and valves.
Plumbing
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