"Great development opportunity in Manayunk! This 25' x 124' RSA-5 lot offers strong potential, with an approved construction and floor plan available. Located near the heart of Manayunk with convenient access to Center City, Main Street, transit, shops, and dining. With luxury new construction selling at a premium in the local area, this lot presents a great opportunity to develop in the highly sought-after Manayunk area. The property is being sold AS-IS, with the buyer responsible for their own due diligence. "
Manayunk, located between the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Valley, is a hillside and riverside Philadelphia neighborhood with a canal towpath and steep, stair-stepped streets. Main Street concentrates the neighborhood’s energy, where restaurant patios, coffee counters, bike shops, and small boutiques line the narrow corridor. Brick rowhomes and converted mill buildings define the streetscape, with long views from the ridge along Green Lane. The Manayunk Canal Towpath sets a daily rhythm for walking and cycling beside the water. Venice Island adds playing fields and riverfront paths, while the Manayunk Bridge frames the skyline at the edge of the neighborhood. Community pillars include Manayunk Brewing Company, Lucky’s Last Chance, and the Manayunk Art Center.
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Property details
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Interior features
Vacant
Exterior features
Lot approximately 25 x 124 (estimated)
No tidal water
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Located in Philadelphia
Construction
No farm land preservation
Utilities
No public sewer system
Financial info
Annual taxes approximately $1,353 (2026)
Electricity and solar
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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
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, 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
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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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Redfin Estimate for 251 Ripka St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $320,000 and $472,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $320K to $473K.