Investor Alert! Cash Buyers Only! Property had a fire inside the dryer (located in basement) and it caused smoke damage to kitchen and dining room. 2 bedroom home with central air. Located on a nice street, easy parking. This home is centrally located, offering an ease of commute to both Center City and the Suburbs. The regional rail line is a bus ride away. Close access to major roads, including Kelly Drive & 476, the East Falls bridge and trails to Fairmount park. Walk down to Main Street where you can enjoy all the local restaurants and shopping. Gorgas Park is within walking distance and has a great dog park!
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
902 sq ftLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ed Valentine• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•215-654-5900 (broker)
Bought with Alan Asriants• New Century Real Estate
Very clean porchfront. Central-air . Nice Starter home or great investment property.
Public Records
Apr 16, 2001
Sold
$62,500
$62/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH348362
Mar 8, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 2001
Listed
$62,500
$62/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH604298
Jan 11, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2000
Listed
$68,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,627
$51,820 + $207,280
$259,100
2025
$3,627 (+20.7%)
$51,820 + $207,280
$259,100
2024
$3,005
$42,940 + $171,760
$214,700
2023
$3,005 (+29.7%)
$42,940 + $171,760
$214,700
2022
$2,317
$24,820 + $140,680
$165,500
2021
$2,317
$24,820 + $140,680
$165,500
2020
$2,317 (+1.7%)
$24,820 + $140,680
$165,500
2019
$2,277 (−2.6%)
$24,400 + $138,300
$162,700
2018
$2,339
$25,065 + $142,035
$167,100
2017
$2,339 (+4.5%)
$25,065 + $142,035
$167,100
2015
$2,239
$16,149 + $150,951
$167,100
2014
$2,239 (+28.1%)
$16,149 + $150,951
$167,100
2013
$1,748 (+3.6%)
$1,978 + $15,910
$17,888
2012
$1,687 (+3.9%)
$1,978 + $15,910
$17,888
2011
$1,625 (+9.9%)
$1,978 + $15,910
$17,888
2010
$1,478
$1,978 + $15,910
$17,888
Tax history for 461 Ripka St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,627
$51,820 + $207,280
$259,100
2025
$3,627 (+20.7%)
$51,820 + $207,280
$259,100
2024
$3,005
$42,940 + $171,760
$214,700
2023
$3,005 (+29.7%)
$42,940 + $171,760
$214,700
2022
$2,317
$24,820 + $140,680
$165,500
2021
$2,317
$24,820 + $140,680
$165,500
2020
$2,317 (+1.7%)
$24,820 + $140,680
$165,500
2019
$2,277 (−2.6%)
$24,400 + $138,300
$162,700
2018
$2,339
$25,065 + $142,035
$167,100
2017
$2,339 (+4.5%)
$25,065 + $142,035
$167,100
2015
$2,239
$16,149 + $150,951
$167,100
2014
$2,239 (+28.1%)
$16,149 + $150,951
$167,100
2013
$1,748 (+3.6%)
$1,978 + $15,910
$17,888
2012
$1,687 (+3.9%)
$1,978 + $15,910
$17,888
2011
$1,625 (+9.9%)
$1,978 + $15,910
$17,888
2010
$1,478
$1,978 + $15,910
$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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
65 ft.
Lot size
902 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
212262700
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.
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
Jan 11, 2008 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Remove and replace a water heater.
Plumbing
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: 2
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
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $171,760
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $42,940
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,008
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,356
School Tax: $1,649
Tax Assessed Value: $214,700
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,005
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Forced Air
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
Directions: 461 Ripka St
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 902 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 212262700
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date
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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
$235,000 – $284,000
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