Great Investment Opportunity along East Falls' Commercial Corridor. The property is zoned CMX2.5 but is being used as a duplex with two very spacious units. 1st Floor Unit: LARGE living room (17x15), bedroom with ample closet space (10x12), dining room (11x13), three-piece hall bath (9x5) with stackable washer & dryer, modern kitchen (13x9) and covered patio complete this unit. 2nd Floor Unit: Spacious 2 bedroom unit. Living room (13x8), front bedroom (14x13), rear bedroom (11 x 10), three-piece hall bath (10x5), stackable laundry facilities, modern eat-in-kitchen (14x7) and deck with stairs to parking. Additional Amenities: NEW Central AC and Heaters (2018), NEW Hot Water heaters (2017), Separate utilities (gas & elec), high ceilings, hardwood floors, each kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, gas stove/oven and ceramic tile flooring and 2 OFF-STREET PARKING spaces. This property is within close proximity to area attractions and restaurants.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
1,657 sq ftLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Heather A Petrone-Shook• BHHS Fox & Roach E Falls
•215-849-4000 (broker)
•linda.amsterdam@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Joseph Petrone• BHHS Fox & Roach E Falls
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jake Rolf
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 4159 Ridge Ave
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH768602
Jun 17, 2019
Sold
$282,000
$144/sq ft
Jun 5, 2019
Pending
—
May 2, 2019
Contingent
—
Apr 12, 2019
Relisted
—
Apr 1, 2019
Contingent
—
Mar 22, 2019
Listed
$299,000
$152/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 2017
Sold
$385,000
$196/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006550446
Dec 14, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 14, 2009
Listed
$249,900
$127/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH683660
Mar 1, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Nov 26, 2007
Listed
$289,900
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 2006
Sold
$171,470
$87/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000634973
Nov 10, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jun 15, 1998
Listed
$59,000
$30/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 1986
Sold
$40,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,659
$95,140 + $380,560
$475,700
2025
$6,659 (+101.9%)
$95,140 + $380,560
$475,700
2024
$3,298
$47,120 + $188,480
$235,600
2023
$3,298 (+1.8%)
$47,120 + $188,480
$235,600
2022
$3,239
$34,710 + $196,690
$231,400
2021
$3,239
$34,710 + $196,690
$231,400
2020
$3,239 (+1.4%)
$34,710 + $196,690
$231,400
2019
$3,196 (+0.9%)
$34,245 + $194,055
$228,300
2018
$3,168
$33,945 + $192,355
$226,300
2017
$3,167 (+15.4%)
$33,945 + $192,355
$226,300
2015
$2,744
$29,784 + $175,016
$204,800
2014
$2,744 (+35.9%)
$29,784 + $175,016
$204,800
2013
$2,020 (+3.6%)
$5,929 + $14,743
$20,672
2012
$1,950 (+3.9%)
$5,929 + $14,743
$20,672
2011
$1,877 (+9.9%)
$5,929 + $14,743
$20,672
2010
$1,708
$5,929 + $14,743
$20,672
Tax history for 4159 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,659
$95,140 + $380,560
$475,700
2025
$6,659 (+101.9%)
$95,140 + $380,560
$475,700
2024
$3,298
$47,120 + $188,480
$235,600
2023
$3,298 (+1.8%)
$47,120 + $188,480
$235,600
2022
$3,239
$34,710 + $196,690
$231,400
2021
$3,239
$34,710 + $196,690
$231,400
2020
$3,239 (+1.4%)
$34,710 + $196,690
$231,400
2019
$3,196 (+0.9%)
$34,245 + $194,055
$228,300
2018
$3,168
$33,945 + $192,355
$226,300
2017
$3,167 (+15.4%)
$33,945 + $192,355
$226,300
2015
$2,744
$29,784 + $175,016
$204,800
2014
$2,744 (+35.9%)
$29,784 + $175,016
$204,800
2013
$2,020 (+3.6%)
$5,929 + $14,743
$20,672
2012
$1,950 (+3.9%)
$5,929 + $14,743
$20,672
2011
$1,877 (+9.9%)
$5,929 + $14,743
$20,672
2010
$1,708
$5,929 + $14,743
$20,672
*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
Beds
4
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
83 ft.
Lot size
1,657 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,964
Year built
1939
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Philadelphia County
APN
382246500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
CMX-2.5
/NCA - EAST FALLS NEIGHBORHOOD
/NIS
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use-2.5 District
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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Paved Driveway, Shared Driveway
Off Street, On Street
Interior
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Other
Multi Unit Information
# of One Bedroom Units: 1
# of Two Bedroom Units: 1
# of Units Leased: 2
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $194,055
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
# of Units (Total): 2
Construction Materials: Masonry
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 20.08 x 82.50
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $34,245
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,964
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,442
School Tax: $1,754
Tax Assessed Value: $228,300
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $3,196
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
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
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Indian Queen
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,964
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,657 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 382246500
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mifflin Thomas School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 73-81% 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 103° 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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