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TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,500 sq ftLot Size
$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jurgen Aliaj• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•610-225-7440 (broker)
•art@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Deborah Dorsey• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
•610-527-6400 (broker)
•frank.may@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Drew Brennan• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Excellent Investment Opportunity in MANAYUNK! Huge 5BR twin with off-street parking, and a yard. Large bedrooms, enormous living space. Corner property with side & rear yard, and solid rental history. This large twin has an updated kitchen, 10 foot ceilings, a driveway and garage. Hardwood floors with original woodwork, double staircase. Full basement. Newer gas furnace. Just a couple of blocks from Historic Main Street. New tenant lease starts July 1 for $2700/mo. The possibilities are endless with this property. Potential subdivision and development along Smick Street. Enjoy income from Ripka while pursuing!. Bring your investors/contractors. Check with the city for permits and allowed uses. Walk to Manayunk's Main Street, or take the Regional Rail to Center City.
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH229236
Jan 24, 2006
Sold
$239,900
$65/sq ft
Dec 17, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 4, 2005
Listed
$239,900
$65/sq ft
Excellent Investment Opportunity in MANAYUNK! Corner property with side and rear yard. This large twin has the possibility of being converted into a multi-family unit. Property is being sold in "AS IS" condition. Check with the city for permits and allowed usues. Hardwood floors with original woodwork, double staircase. Full usable basement. Newer roof, 10'ft ceilings, driveway and garage. Blocks from "Historic" Main Street. Owner is a licensed Penna Real Estate Agent.
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH228920
Jan 24, 2006
Sold
$239,900
$65/sq ft
Dec 17, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 4, 2005
Listed
$239,900
$65/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000705651
Jul 22, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2005
Listed
$279,900
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,049 (+36.5%)
$115,000 + $460,000
$575,000
2025
$5,895 (+23.0%)
$84,220 + $336,880
$421,100
2024
$4,792
$68,460 + $273,840
$342,300
2023
$4,792 (+14.3%)
$68,460 + $273,840
$342,300
2022
$4,194
$44,940 + $254,660
$299,600
2021
$4,194
$44,940 + $254,660
$299,600
2020
$4,194 (+3.6%)
$44,940 + $254,660
$299,600
2019
$4,047 (+17.2%)
$43,365 + $245,735
$289,100
2018
$3,453
$37,005 + $209,695
$246,700
2017
$3,453 (+4.5%)
$37,005 + $209,695
$246,700
2015
$3,306
$91,350 + $155,350
$246,700
2014
$3,305 (+11.3%)
$91,350 + $155,350
$246,700
2013
$2,970 (+3.6%)
$7,200 + $23,200
$30,400
2012
$2,867 (+3.9%)
$7,200 + $23,200
$30,400
2011
$2,761 (+9.9%)
$7,200 + $23,200
$30,400
2010
$2,512
$7,200 + $23,200
$30,400
Tax history for 202 Ripka St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,049 (+36.5%)
$115,000 + $460,000
$575,000
2025
$5,895 (+23.0%)
$84,220 + $336,880
$421,100
2024
$4,792
$68,460 + $273,840
$342,300
2023
$4,792 (+14.3%)
$68,460 + $273,840
$342,300
2022
$4,194
$44,940 + $254,660
$299,600
2021
$4,194
$44,940 + $254,660
$299,600
2020
$4,194 (+3.6%)
$44,940 + $254,660
$299,600
2019
$4,047 (+17.2%)
$43,365 + $245,735
$289,100
2018
$3,453
$37,005 + $209,695
$246,700
2017
$3,453 (+4.5%)
$37,005 + $209,695
$246,700
2015
$3,306
$91,350 + $155,350
$246,700
2014
$3,305 (+11.3%)
$91,350 + $155,350
$246,700
2013
$2,970 (+3.6%)
$7,200 + $23,200
$30,400
2012
$2,867 (+3.9%)
$7,200 + $23,200
$30,400
2011
$2,761 (+9.9%)
$7,200 + $23,200
$30,400
2010
$2,512
$7,200 + $23,200
$30,400
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
45 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
2,060 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,559
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
211000040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 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
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
May 23, 2025 • Final
Zoning
Perform a partial demolition of an existing attached structure, including the rear porch.
Addition
New construction
Sep 6, 2024 • Final
Residential building
Perform an interior renovation and demolish the existing rear and side porches of an existing structure.
Remodel
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
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 958
Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
Improvement Assessed Value: $273,840
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2024
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry, Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Rubber
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 45.00 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $68,460
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,712
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 958
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,108
School Tax: $2,683
Tax Assessed Value: $342,300
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $4,791
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Ripka & Smick Street
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,559
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,060 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 211000040
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dobson James School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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, 16 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$669,000 – $809,000
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