Estate says sell!! This rare property is one of Philly's best kept secrets. The waterfront property is situated on the Schuykill River and proximate to the high speed line, the Expressway and some of the best dining and shopping on Manayunk's Main Street. The neighborhood will afford the lucky new buyer a tranquil and serence peacefulness unrivaled by either the Poconos or Jersey Shore, at a fraction of the price. Make your dreams come true without ever leaving Philadelphia or suffering long commutes to get places that are not as nice as where you live. Fast settlement. .. .. not a problem. * * * Mailing Address for this property is 15 River Road * * *
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$483Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Byrne• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
•610-649-4500 (broker)
•wendy.civitella@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Michael Byrne• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
258 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
532
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
212416300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RMX-1
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/NIS
Residential Mixed-Use-1 District
The RMX, Residential Mixed-Use districts are intended to accommodate residential and mixed- use development. The RMX-1 district is further intended to promote conservation of existing topography, trees, natural waterways, and other natural resources, as well as preservation of historically significant buildings, structures, and property.
Zone overlays
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Office
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $4,918
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Mobile Home Information
Type: Single Wide
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X258
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $4,298
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $9,216
Tax Year: 2007
Tax Annual Amount: $762
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: SHAWMONT SCHOOL
High School: ROXBOROUGH
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Cross Street: NIXON
Directions: Ridge to Shawmont to Nixon across tracks to River Rd
Location Type: River
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 532
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 212416300
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Shawmont School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Philadelphia, PA • 19128
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$276,000 – $334,000
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