Francisville, located between Fairmount Avenue and Girard Avenue, is a residential and artsy Philadelphia neighborhood with a rowhouse streetscape and a pocket-park feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Ridge Avenue near Fairmount Avenue, where corner cafes, small studios, and low-key bars set a steady, conversational pace. Community pillars include the Divine Lorraine Hotel’s landmark silhouette, the Metropolitan Opera House’s grand facade, and the Francisville Playground as a daily gathering green. Brick twins and newer infill sit side by side on tight blocks, with stoops and tree pits shaping the street scene. Broad Street’s transit spine frames the east edge, while Ridge Avenue angles through with a slightly off-grid energy.
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Property details
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Interior features
Fee simple ownership
Exterior features
Lot dimensions approximately 41 x 84 feet
No tidal water on the property
Located on Ridge Ave
Home design
Property located in Philadelphia
Construction not completed
Construction
Construction not completed
Utilities
No public sewer system
Financial info
Tax assessed value $352,700 (2024)
Annual property tax approximately $4,937 (2024)
Improvement assessed value $264,525
Property is not enrolled in farm land preservation
Electricity and solar
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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
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% 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 104° 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19130
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1622-24 Ridge Ave
$753,538
$121K under list price of $875K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $735K to $1.3M.