450 Ripka Street, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath row-home in the heart of Roxborough. This home offers the perfect blend of classic Philadelphia charm and modern upgrades, just steps from Ridge Avenue, Gorgas Park, and minutes to Manayunk, Center City, and major highways. The bright and open first floor features seamless flow from the living room into the dining area, along with an upgraded half bath, making everyday living and entertaining effortless. The designer kitchen is a true highlight, with quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, upgraded appliances, and a spacious pantry. Downstairs, the finished lower level provides valuable extra living space with laundry hookups and storage, perfect for a family room, office, or home gym. Step outside to enjoy the landscaped backyard with its covered patio, ideal for relaxing or hosting summer get-togethers. Upstairs, the primary suite retreat offers ample closet space and a spa-like bathroom with custom tile and a glass shower, while two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the upper level. Energy-efficient upgrades such as LED lighting, central air, spray-foam insulation, and high-efficiency systems ensure year-round comfort. Whether it’s enjoying concerts and farmers markets at Gorgas Park, brunch on Main Street Manayunk, or an easy commute into Center City, 450 Ripka Street places you right where you want to be.
TownhomeProperty Type
1930Year Built
1,582 sq ftLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Alex Neff• BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
Welcome home! Three bedroom, two and a half bath row-home in the heart of Roxborough. This complete rehab has been transformed from the bottom up. The first floor offers an open concept living space, kitchen, dining area and the home~s half bath. The kitchen includes custom tile backsplash, quartz countertops, upgraded slate appliances and a large pantry. Access to the large finished basement from the first floor allows for extra living space and storage as well as the laundry area. The large newly landscaped backyard and covered patio allow for additional outdoor living space. On the second floor you will find the master suite complete with a large closet and custom tile shower with upgraded glass enclosure, the homes additional two bedrooms and full bath. Custom paint, unique design features including transoms, exposed brick wall and hand-painted accents, LED bulbs, high-efficiency heating/AC units, spray foam insulation providing year-round low energy costs are just a few of the upgrades. 10 Year Tax Abatement pending. This property is conveniently located steps from Gorgas Park, Ridge Ave. and public transportation, and minutes from the shopping, dining and nightlife of Main Street Manayunk, Center City Philadelphia and major highways.
Public Records
Aug 21, 1995
Sold
$51,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,788
$84,880 + $339,520
$424,400
2025
$3,788 (+14.8%)
$84,880 + $339,520
$424,400
2024
$3,301
$73,960 + $295,840
$369,800
2023
$3,301 (+13.6%)
$73,960 + $295,840
$369,800
2022
$2,906
$48,365 + $291,035
$339,400
2021
$2,906
$31,140 + $176,460
$207,600
2020
$2,906 (+1.7%)
$31,140 + $176,460
$207,600
2019
$2,857 (+14.3%)
$30,615 + $173,485
$204,100
2018
$2,500
$26,790 + $151,810
$178,600
2017
$2,500 (+4.5%)
$26,790 + $151,810
$178,600
2015
$2,393
$30,371 + $148,229
$178,600
2014
$2,393 (+41.7%)
$30,371 + $148,229
$178,600
2013
$1,688 (+3.6%)
$2,452 + $14,828
$17,280
2012
$1,630 (+3.9%)
$2,452 + $14,828
$17,280
2011
$1,569 (+9.9%)
$2,452 + $14,828
$17,280
2010
$1,428
$2,452 + $14,828
$17,280
Tax history for 450 Ripka St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,788
$84,880 + $339,520
$424,400
2025
$3,788 (+14.8%)
$84,880 + $339,520
$424,400
2024
$3,301
$73,960 + $295,840
$369,800
2023
$3,301 (+13.6%)
$73,960 + $295,840
$369,800
2022
$2,906
$48,365 + $291,035
$339,400
2021
$2,906
$31,140 + $176,460
$207,600
2020
$2,906 (+1.7%)
$31,140 + $176,460
$207,600
2019
$2,857 (+14.3%)
$30,615 + $173,485
$204,100
2018
$2,500
$26,790 + $151,810
$178,600
2017
$2,500 (+4.5%)
$26,790 + $151,810
$178,600
2015
$2,393
$30,371 + $148,229
$178,600
2014
$2,393 (+41.7%)
$30,371 + $148,229
$178,600
2013
$1,688 (+3.6%)
$2,452 + $14,828
$17,280
2012
$1,630 (+3.9%)
$2,452 + $14,828
$17,280
2011
$1,569 (+9.9%)
$2,452 + $14,828
$17,280
2010
$1,428
$2,452 + $14,828
$17,280
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
1,582 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,851
Year built
1930
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
212269600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-5
/NIS
/NCO - CENTRAL ROXBOROUGH
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
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
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
Oct 16, 2019 • Final
Bp_mech
Install a new heater and a heating and air conditioning unit.
HVAC
Oct 16, 2019 • Final
Bp_alter
Perform standard alterations to an existing single-family home. Structural alterations or repairs, including modifications to exterior walls, roof framing, or foundations, are prohibited.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Daylight, Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $185,763
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
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: $84,880
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,851
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,666
School Tax: $2,121
Tax Assessed Value: $270,643
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $3,788
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
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
Location
School Information
School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: GPS is best
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,851
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,582 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 212269600
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
$453,000 – $549,000
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