Welcome to 278 Ripka Street, a small little area of Ripka with no through traffic. This modern brick and vinyl townhouse features off street parking and a 1 car attached garage. Enter from the covered front porch into a large open living room / dining room with gas fireplace. Through the dining area is the large kitchen that features a tile backsplash over granite counter tops, hardwood floors and a slider to an elevated deck with a view for miles. The kitchen also has a stainless-steel gas range, refrigerator and dishwasher. There is a convenient powder room and guest closet too. The second floor is where you will find the 3 bedrooms. The main bedroom has a ceiling fan and 2 walk in closets. the other bedrooms have ample closet space. The main bedroom bath was renovated and was a soaking tub, double vanity and glass shower stall. The hall bath has ceramic tile tub surround and floor. In the second floor hall is a convenient laundry closet and includes the washer and gas dryer. The basement has a finished recreation room with a door to the rear yard. there is also a large storage area which could be finished for additional living area or in home office. The sellers are including a 1 year home warranty.
TownhomeProperty Type
1997Year Built
2,643 sq ftLot Size
$253Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Paul Roberto• Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville
•484-902-8880 (broker)
•lmuscella@rogrestore.com (broker)
Bought with Abe Haupt• Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Est. $2,630 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 278 Ripka St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2573844
Mar 30, 2026
Sold
$478,000
$253/sq ft
Feb 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 12, 2026
Listed
$495,000
$262/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 2016
Sold
$295,000
$156/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002397800
Apr 25, 2016
Sold
$295,000
$156/sq ft
Mar 17, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2016
Listed
$295,000
$156/sq ft
+19
BRIGHT MLS #1000528151
Jul 28, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 5, 2007
Listed
$324,900
$172/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH292900
Aug 30, 2002
Sold
$246,500
$130/sq ft
Jul 19, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jul 9, 2002
Listed
$246,500
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1993
Sold
$50,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,949
$85,000 + $340,000
$425,000
2025
$5,949 (+17.7%)
$85,000 + $340,000
$425,000
2024
$5,056
$72,240 + $288,960
$361,200
2023
$5,056 (+3.5%)
$72,240 + $288,960
$361,200
2022
$4,887
$52,365 + $296,735
$349,100
2021
$4,887
$52,365 + $296,735
$349,100
2020
$4,887 (+1.7%)
$52,365 + $296,735
$349,100
2019
$4,803 (+29.7%)
$48,892 + $294,208
$343,100
2018
$3,704
$37,706 + $226,894
$264,600
2017
$3,703 (+4.4%)
$37,706 + $226,894
$264,600
2015
$3,546
$50,747 + $213,853
$264,600
2014
$3,545 (+11.0%)
$50,747 + $213,853
$264,600
2013
$3,192 (+3.6%)
$3,351 + $29,321
$32,672
2012
$3,082 (+3.9%)
$3,351 + $29,321
$32,672
2011
$2,967 (+9.9%)
$3,351 + $29,321
$32,672
2010
$2,700
$3,351 + $29,321
$32,672
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
29 ft.
Lot depth
92 ft.
Lot size
2,643 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,892
Year built
1997
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
211417320
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-5
/NCO - RIDGE PARK ROXBOROUGH
/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.
Zone overlays
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Half Bath
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Daylight, Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $340,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 29.00 x 92.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $85,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,892
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,617
School Tax: $3,331
Tax Assessed Value: $425,000
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $5,949
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Sheldon St
Directions: From RT 76 east , take Belmont Ave exit turn left, cross bridge , turn left on Main St. turn right on Leverington to left on Silverwood St to left on Hermitage St to left on Sheldon St to left on Ripka St
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,892
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,643 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 211417320
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date
Around this home
Schools
Dobson James School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$517,000 – $625,000
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