Two story row with open front porch. First floor has living room, dining room, kitchen and a full bathroom. Second floor has two bedrooms and another full bathroom. The second floor also has a bonus room that could be used as a third bedroom. The bathrooms have been updated but the rest of the house needs work. Property is being sold "as-is". The basement has an exit to both the front and back of the house. Basement also has tall ceilings and could be finished. Close to the shops and restaurants on Ridge Ave and just a short drive to all the action on Main St in Manayunk.
TownhomeProperty Type
1930Year Built
1,568 sq ftLot Size
$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Matthew McGill• McGill Real Esate
•215-483-0970 (broker)
•mmcgill@mcgillrealtor.com (broker)
Bought with MATT TALLENT• Compass RE
•610-822-3356 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH1013332
Redfin Estimate
$319,602
$120K since sold in October 2021$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 0.3% lower than the average sale price ($320K) of 6 comparable homes.
Two story row with open front porch. First floor has living room, dining room, kitchen and a full bathroom. Second floor has two bedrooms and another full bathroom. The second floor also has a bonus room that could be used as a third bedroom. The bathrooms have been updated but the rest of the house needs work. Property is being sold "as-is". The basement has an exit to both the front and back of the house. Basement also has tall ceilings and could be finished. Close to the shops and restaurants on Ridge Ave and just a short drive to all the action on Main St in Manayunk.
Public Records
Mar 8, 1988
Sold
$40,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,216
$74,520 + $298,080
$372,600
2025
$5,216 (+59.7%)
$74,520 + $298,080
$372,600
2024
$3,266
$46,660 + $186,640
$233,300
2023
$3,266 (+12.2%)
$46,660 + $186,640
$233,300
2022
$2,912
$31,200 + $176,800
$208,000
2021
$2,912
$31,200 + $176,800
$208,000
2020
$2,912 (+1.7%)
$31,200 + $176,800
$208,000
2019
$2,863 (+14.4%)
$30,675 + $173,825
$204,500
2018
$2,503
$26,820 + $151,980
$178,800
2017
$2,502 (+4.4%)
$26,820 + $151,980
$178,800
2015
$2,396
$30,096 + $148,704
$178,800
2014
$2,395 (+41.8%)
$30,096 + $148,704
$178,800
2013
$1,688 (+3.6%)
$2,451 + $14,829
$17,280
2012
$1,630 (+3.9%)
$2,451 + $14,829
$17,280
2011
$1,569 (+9.9%)
$2,451 + $14,829
$17,280
2010
$1,428
$2,451 + $14,829
$17,280
Tax history for 438 Ripka St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,216
$74,520 + $298,080
$372,600
2025
$5,216 (+59.7%)
$74,520 + $298,080
$372,600
2024
$3,266
$46,660 + $186,640
$233,300
2023
$3,266 (+12.2%)
$46,660 + $186,640
$233,300
2022
$2,912
$31,200 + $176,800
$208,000
2021
$2,912
$31,200 + $176,800
$208,000
2020
$2,912 (+1.7%)
$31,200 + $176,800
$208,000
2019
$2,863 (+14.4%)
$30,675 + $173,825
$204,500
2018
$2,503
$26,820 + $151,980
$178,800
2017
$2,502 (+4.4%)
$26,820 + $151,980
$178,800
2015
$2,396
$30,096 + $148,704
$178,800
2014
$2,395 (+41.8%)
$30,096 + $148,704
$178,800
2013
$1,688 (+3.6%)
$2,451 + $14,829
$17,280
2012
$1,630 (+3.9%)
$2,451 + $14,829
$17,280
2011
$1,569 (+9.9%)
$2,451 + $14,829
$17,280
2010
$1,428
$2,451 + $14,829
$17,280
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RSA-5
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/NCO - CENTRAL ROXBOROUGH
/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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Stone
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,271
Building Sq. Ft: 1,271
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 346'1 1/4" E PECHIN; LOT 14'3" X 110'
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,568
Legal Lot Number: 142
Legal Block Number: 93N6
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.036
Depth Footage: 110
Front Footage: 14
Zoning Code: RSA5
County Use Description: RES-ROW (3 OR MORE), 2 STORIES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,271
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,568 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 212268900
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
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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
$304,000 – $368,000
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