As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14
$1,000
2025
$14
$1,000
Tax history for 1608 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14
$1,000
2025
$14
$1,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
CMX-2.5
/VDO
/NIS
Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use-2.5 District
The CMX-2.5, Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use district is primarily intended to accommodate active commercial and mixed-use development, including pedestrian-friendly retail and service uses in commercial nodes and along commercial corridors. The range of allowed uses is slightly narrower than the CMX-2 district and the development standards are intended to promote a pedestrian-oriented environment.
Zone overlays
Fifth District Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Day care facility
General retail
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Office
Research & development
Library
Oct 30, 2023 • Final
Commercial building
Perform a fit-out of a retail space according to approved plans. Separate permits are required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work.
Addition
Oct 13, 2021 • Final
Plumbing
Perform interior plumbing alterations.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 5,561
Acres: 0.1277
County Use Description: APARTMENTS, 5-50 UNITS, MASONR
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,561 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 151000046
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Waring Laura W School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Franklin Benjamin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19130
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.