Welcome home to this turn-key 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home in the heart of Roxborough. A favored community in Philadelphia! Let’s start with a tree lined Ripka Street leading you to the elevated front porch; a great place to savor a morning beverage and chat with some friendly neighbors. Through your front door you’ll find a quaint and cozy living room for your relaxing enjoyment. From there we make our way to the sizable kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher. The rear mud room offers first floor laundry with newer washer, dryer and a powder room for convenience. For more privacy, spend some time in your fenced in backyard, which could also serve well as a place for guests to gather and for pets to roam freely. Moving downstairs is a finished basement giving you many options, such as a workout room, gaming area, music studio or play room. The 2nd floor has a full bathroom centrally located between the 2 bedrooms. Buy with confidence…this home had a new roof installed in 2023; Water Heater installed 2019; Furnace, Central Air conditioning installed in 2018; Appliances added in 2018; Basement renovation in 2018. This home is walkable to many of the Roxborough staples…Gorgas Park, Wissahickon Valley Park, New Ridge Brewing Company, Alex’s Pizza, The Foodery, Roma Bakery, Roma Pizza, Bob’s Diner, Taylor’s, …the list goes on and on. It’s also convenient to public transportation, library, schools, shopping essentials, gym and healthcare needs. Good for investor too! Move in ready; Positive cash flow; Decent return on investment! This property has much to offer. Make your appointment to see this home today!
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
903 sq ftLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mark Burkert• Coldwell Banker Realty
•610-828-9558 (broker)
Bought with Walter Marchowsky• 20/20 Real Estate - Bensalem
A beautiful, recently remodeled, 2 bedroom row home in the heart of Roxborough. Sitting in the perfect location, this updated home is freshly painted throughout with modern, neutral colors and gleaming hardwood floors on the 1st and 2nd levels. A cozy living room leads into a spacious, open, EAT-IN kitchen. This large kitchen is perfect for entertaining and is tastefully updated with some stainless steel appliances, newer cabinets, and plenty of room for a full table and more. A rare characteristic in these row homes. Just beyond the kitchen is an updated powder room and laundry room that leads you outside to the cozy back patio and fenced in yard. On the second level are 2 nice size bedrooms and a full bathroom. The bathroom has been recently remodeled with new tiles, sink, and additional storage. The lower level is finished with a family room and additional storage areas adding even more living space. Other recent updates include a newer H/W heater, new roof over the laundry room, ceiling fans, newer windows, new washer, and additional storage added to 2nd bedroom. If you're looking for a move-in ready home with the right price, this is it!
BRIGHT MLS #1007783614
Nov 2, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 12, 2015
Listed
$189,900
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 13, 2010
Sold
$189,900
$126/sq ft
TREND #5685956
Jul 12, 2010
Sold
$189,900
$126/sq ft
Apr 3, 2010
Listed
$189,900
$126/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004800552
Jul 12, 2010
Sold
$189,900
$126/sq ft
Jun 12, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Apr 3, 2010
Listed
$189,900
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 2006
Sold
$177,500
$118/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH241816
May 26, 2006
Sold
$177,500
$118/sq ft
Apr 1, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2005
Listed
$177,500
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 2003
Sold
$105,000
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 28, 1990
Sold
$60,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,399
$48,560 + $194,240
$242,800
2025
$3,399 (+18.0%)
$48,560 + $194,240
$242,800
2024
$2,881
$41,160 + $164,640
$205,800
2023
$2,881 (+27.4%)
$41,160 + $164,640
$205,800
2022
$2,261
$24,225 + $137,275
$161,500
2021
$2,261
$24,225 + $137,275
$161,500
2020
$2,261 (+1.7%)
$24,225 + $137,275
$161,500
2019
$2,223 (−14.8%)
$22,600 + $136,200
$158,800
2018
$2,608
$26,548 + $159,752
$186,300
2017
$2,607 (+4.4%)
$26,548 + $159,752
$186,300
2015
$2,496
$16,172 + $170,128
$186,300
2014
$2,496 (+42.8%)
$16,172 + $170,128
$186,300
2013
$1,748 (+3.6%)
$1,784 + $16,104
$17,888
2012
$1,687 (+3.9%)
$1,784 + $16,104
$17,888
2011
$1,625 (+9.9%)
$1,784 + $16,104
$17,888
2010
$1,478
$1,784 + $16,104
$17,888
Tax history for 459 Ripka St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,399
$48,560 + $194,240
$242,800
2025
$3,399 (+18.0%)
$48,560 + $194,240
$242,800
2024
$2,881
$41,160 + $164,640
$205,800
2023
$2,881 (+27.4%)
$41,160 + $164,640
$205,800
2022
$2,261
$24,225 + $137,275
$161,500
2021
$2,261
$24,225 + $137,275
$161,500
2020
$2,261 (+1.7%)
$24,225 + $137,275
$161,500
2019
$2,223 (−14.8%)
$22,600 + $136,200
$158,800
2018
$2,608
$26,548 + $159,752
$186,300
2017
$2,607 (+4.4%)
$26,548 + $159,752
$186,300
2015
$2,496
$16,172 + $170,128
$186,300
2014
$2,496 (+42.8%)
$16,172 + $170,128
$186,300
2013
$1,748 (+3.6%)
$1,784 + $16,104
$17,888
2012
$1,687 (+3.9%)
$1,784 + $16,104
$17,888
2011
$1,625 (+9.9%)
$1,784 + $16,104
$17,888
2010
$1,478
$1,784 + $16,104
$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
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
65 ft.
Lot size
903 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
212262600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-5
/NCO - CENTRAL ROXBOROUGH
/NIS
/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.