RARE opportunity to own this 6 bed, 2.5 bath, 2309 sq ft end unit in ultra-prime Manayunk with AMAZING OUTDOOR SPACE!! Enjoy suburban style living in the heart of the city with this special home featuring large side and rear yards and covered porch! FIRST FLOOR: Enter through the front door into generous vestibule leading to spacious family room, and massive eat in kitchen with cherry cabinets, and granite counters. SECOND FLOOR: second floor offers four large bedrooms, updated hall bath, and a flex space perfect for office, nursery, or Peloton! THIRD FLOOR: unique third floor offers a world of possibilities for house hackers, in law suite, au pair suite, large families, roommates or owners who love to host guests! Going up to the 3rd floor you’ll find a large bedroom with en suite full bath, bonus flex room and second kitchen! (this floor used to be an apartment years many years ago). BASEMENT: basement is large and dry with washer/dryer and great value add opportunity. HOME FEATURES: updated electrical throughout, newer electric panel, newer vinyl windows, hardwood flooring, gas forced air heat, central AC and gas hot water heater. Walkable to Main Street in Manayunk and Easy access to 76/676/95, Septa regional rail, the Main Line, King of Prussia and 476.
TownhomeProperty Type
2002Year Built
2,000 sq ftLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Frank DeFazio• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
•215-627-6005 (broker)
Bought with Andrew Himes• BHHS Fox & Roach-Collegeville
WOW!!! What a great opportunity!! This Manayunk end row has the feel of a single home!! Just minutes to shopping and dining on Main St, Center City, I-76, the Pa Turnpike and the Philadelphia International airport. This home has a great fenced in side and back yard with a very large covered porch!!! Enter through the front door into a nicely sized vestibule. Original pine hardwood floors throughout the home! There's a huge family room with recessed lights that leads out to the covered porch. A very large kitchen, cherry cabinets, granite counters and recessed lights. On the second floor there are 4 nicely sized bedrooms, 1 updated full bath and an office. Going up to the 3rd floor there is a large bedroom with a full bath attached and a bonus room that is only limited by your imagination!! Also on the 3rd floor is a second kitchen, this floor used to be a rental years ago. This home has updated electrical throughout and a new electric panel from 2018, newer vinyl windows. Gas forced air heat, central AC and a gas hot water heater. The basement is large and dry with great opportunity!
BRIGHT MLS #1009028184
Jun 9, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2010
Listed
$349,900
$152/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH126280
Nov 5, 2007
Sold
$330,000
$143/sq ft
Oct 14, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 2007
Listed
$330,000
$143/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH126326
Nov 5, 2007
Sold
$330,000
$143/sq ft
Oct 14, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 2007
Listed
$330,000
$143/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 12, 2003
Sold
$180,000
$78/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH261526
Nov 29, 2002
Sold
$180,000
$78/sq ft
Sep 10, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Aug 15, 2002
Listed
$180,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,969 (−22.0%)
$91,000 + $364,000
$455,000
2025
$6,369 (+73.5%)
$91,000 + $364,000
$455,000
2024
$3,672
$52,460 + $209,840
$262,300
2023
$3,672 (−19.4%)
$52,460 + $209,840
$262,300
2022
$4,555
$46,356 + $279,044
$325,400
2021
$4,555
$46,356 + $279,044
$325,400
2020
$4,555 (+13.1%)
$46,356 + $279,044
$325,400
2019
$4,029 (+10.1%)
$41,000 + $246,800
$287,800
2018
$3,659
$37,250 + $224,150
$261,400
2017
$3,659 (+4.5%)
$37,250 + $224,150
$261,400
2015
$3,503
$37,942 + $223,458
$261,400
2014
$3,502 (+31.8%)
$37,942 + $223,458
$261,400
2013
$2,658 (+3.6%)
$7,361 + $19,839
$27,200
2012
$2,566 (+3.9%)
$7,361 + $19,839
$27,200
2011
$2,470 (+9.9%)
$7,361 + $19,839
$27,200
2010
$2,248
$7,361 + $19,839
$27,200
Tax history for 229 Ripka St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,969 (−22.0%)
$91,000 + $364,000
$455,000
2025
$6,369 (+73.5%)
$91,000 + $364,000
$455,000
2024
$3,672
$52,460 + $209,840
$262,300
2023
$3,672 (−19.4%)
$52,460 + $209,840
$262,300
2022
$4,555
$46,356 + $279,044
$325,400
2021
$4,555
$46,356 + $279,044
$325,400
2020
$4,555 (+13.1%)
$46,356 + $279,044
$325,400
2019
$4,029 (+10.1%)
$41,000 + $246,800
$287,800
2018
$3,659
$37,250 + $224,150
$261,400
2017
$3,659 (+4.5%)
$37,250 + $224,150
$261,400
2015
$3,503
$37,942 + $223,458
$261,400
2014
$3,502 (+31.8%)
$37,942 + $223,458
$261,400
2013
$2,658 (+3.6%)
$7,361 + $19,839
$27,200
2012
$2,566 (+3.9%)
$7,361 + $19,839
$27,200
2011
$2,470 (+9.9%)
$7,361 + $19,839
$27,200
2010
$2,248
$7,361 + $19,839
$27,200
*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
6
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
32 ft.
Lot depth
62 ft.
Lot size
2,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,160
Year built
2002
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Philadelphia County
APN
211420400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-5
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/NIS
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.
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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
Apr 26, 2018 • Final
Ep_electrl
Remove and replace knob and tube wiring in two bedrooms, a hallway, a stairwell, and a foyer light fixture. Install new arc fault circuits for the updated electrical system in a single-family home.
Electrical
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
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $279,044
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 32.00 x 62.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $46,356
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,309
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,055
School Tax: $2,499
Tax Assessed Value: $325,400
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $4,554
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
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: between Ripka & Hermitage St
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,000 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 211420400
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
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Schools
Dobson James School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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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