Torn between the Manayunk and Roxborough? Now's your chance to have both! Conveniently situated in between the Roxborough and Manayunk neighborhoods, this lovely front porch row home awaits. Enter through the front door and appreciate comfortable living area and new flooring that flow right into the dedicated dining area. Step into the eat-in kitchen with features white cabinetry, a tile back splash, and stainless steel appliances. The second floor offers three light-filled bedrooms and a quaint bathroom with a tiled floor, claw-foot soaking tub, and pedestal sink. In the walk-out basement is additional dry storage and a laundry area. The rear yard offers sprawling grass for summertime hangs/gardening and an additional raised deck for comfortable patio seating. Easy access to I-76, City Ave, and Kelly Drive. Walking distance to Gorgas Park and minutes to Manayunk's Main Street. Close to public transportation (rail and bus), Ridge Avenue shopping centers, restaurants, and universities. Short commute or train ride into downtown and surrounding 'burbs! Offering 1% interest rate BUY DOWN for one year at ZERO cost to buyer when buyer uses homeowner's preferred lender.
TownhomeProperty Type
1955Year Built
1,549 sq ftLot Size
$306Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brittany Nettles• Keller Williams Real Estate
•215-493-0457 (broker)
Bought with Deborah Hagan• Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville
Torn between the Manayunk and Roxborough? Now's your chance to have both! Conveniently situated in between the Roxborough and Manayunk neighborhoods, this lovely front porch row home awaits. Enter through the front door and appreciate comfortable living area and new flooring that flow right into the dedicated dining area. Step into the eat-in kitchen with features white cabinetry, a tile back splash, and stainless steel appliances. The second floor offers three light-filled bedrooms and a quaint bathroom with a tiled floor, claw-foot soaking tub, and pedestal sink. In the walk-out basement is additional dry storage and a laundry area. The rear yard offers sprawling grass for your four-legged friends and an additional raised deck for comfortable patio seating. Easy access to I-76, City Ave, and Kelly Drive. Walking distance to Gorgas Park and minutes to Manayunk's Main Street. Close to public transportation (rail and bus), Ridge Avenue shopping centers, restaurants, and universities. Short commute or train ride into downtown or surrounding suburbs!
TREND #6876340
Feb 21, 2017
Sold
$165,000
$155/sq ft
Jan 26, 2017
Pending
—
Jan 9, 2017
Contingent
—
Dec 3, 2016
Relisted
—
Nov 29, 2016
Contingent
—
Oct 15, 2016
Listed
$169,900
$160/sq ft
+7
BRIGHT MLS #1003633383
Feb 21, 2017
Sold
$165,000
$155/sq ft
Oct 15, 2016
Listed
$169,900
$160/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007425326
Sep 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 31, 2015
Listed
$167,000
$157/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 10, 2005
Sold
$168,817
$159/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003596345
Nov 14, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Nov 14, 2004
Listed
$168,817
$159/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 7, 2000
Sold
$66,000
$62/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000624991
Aug 18, 1997
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 1997
Listed
$69,900
$66/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH542936
May 8, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Dec 8, 1996
Listed
$69,900
$66/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH518136
Dec 1, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 1996
Listed
$64,900
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 11, 1988
Sold
$56,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,188 (−39.0%)
$51,260 + $205,040
$256,300
2025
$3,588 (+17.6%)
$51,260 + $205,040
$256,300
2024
$3,052
$43,600 + $174,400
$218,000
2023
$3,052 (+25.9%)
$43,600 + $174,400
$218,000
2022
$2,423
$25,965 + $147,135
$173,100
2021
$2,423
$25,965 + $147,135
$173,100
2020
$2,423 (+1.7%)
$25,965 + $147,135
$173,100
2019
$2,382 (+3.7%)
$25,530 + $144,670
$170,200
2018
$2,298
$24,630 + $139,570
$164,200
2017
$2,298 (+4.4%)
$24,630 + $139,570
$164,200
2015
$2,200
$29,582 + $134,618
$164,200
2014
$2,200 (+25.9%)
$29,582 + $134,618
$164,200
2013
$1,748 (+3.6%)
$2,179 + $15,709
$17,888
2012
$1,687 (+3.9%)
$2,179 + $15,709
$17,888
2011
$1,625 (+9.9%)
$2,179 + $15,709
$17,888
2010
$1,478
$2,179 + $15,709
$17,888
Tax history for 420 Ripka St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,188 (−39.0%)
$51,260 + $205,040
$256,300
2025
$3,588 (+17.6%)
$51,260 + $205,040
$256,300
2024
$3,052
$43,600 + $174,400
$218,000
2023
$3,052 (+25.9%)
$43,600 + $174,400
$218,000
2022
$2,423
$25,965 + $147,135
$173,100
2021
$2,423
$25,965 + $147,135
$173,100
2020
$2,423 (+1.7%)
$25,965 + $147,135
$173,100
2019
$2,382 (+3.7%)
$25,530 + $144,670
$170,200
2018
$2,298
$24,630 + $139,570
$164,200
2017
$2,298 (+4.4%)
$24,630 + $139,570
$164,200
2015
$2,200
$29,582 + $134,618
$164,200
2014
$2,200 (+25.9%)
$29,582 + $134,618
$164,200
2013
$1,748 (+3.6%)
$2,179 + $15,709
$17,888
2012
$1,687 (+3.9%)
$2,179 + $15,709
$17,888
2011
$1,625 (+9.9%)
$2,179 + $15,709
$17,888
2010
$1,478
$2,179 + $15,709
$17,888
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
1,549 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,064
Year built
1955
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
212267800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-5
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/NIS
/NCO - CENTRAL ROXBOROUGH
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
On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Kitchen
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $174,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 14.00 x 110.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $43,600
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,064
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,342
School Tax: $1,708
Tax Assessed Value: $218,000
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $3,051
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
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
Cross Street: Mitchell
Directions: From Pechin Street, take a left on Ripka Street.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,064
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,549 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 212267800
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
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Schools
Dobson James School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
1/10
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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 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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Estimated sale price
$310,000 – $375,000
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