Charm abounds in this single family home on a double lot with off-street parking. This wonderfully renovated property includes front vestibule entrance with mudroom type cubbies, family room, newer eat in kitchen with custom cabinets and zodiac counters and pass thru to oversized dining room, perfect for entertaining, all with original hardwood floors. Second floor includes large master bedroom with bay window, two ample sized secondary bedrooms and full bath. Third floor offers one bedroom and a bonus room, perfect for sitting area, guest room or office. Finished basement with powder room, laundry room, and mechanicals provides ample space for entertaining and storage. There is driveway parking for 4+ cars, gated back yard with covered patio and storage shed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,583 sq ftLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Joseph Smogard• Compass RE
•610-822-3356 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Bought with Natalie Marasco• Carol C Dorey Real Estate
Charm abounds in this single family home in the desirable "walk to" section of Roxborough. This wonderfully renovated property includes front vestibule entrance with mudroom type cubbies, family room, newer eat in kitchen with custom cabinets and zodiac counters and pass thru to oversized dining room, perfect for entertaining, all with original hardwood floors. Second floor includes large master bedroom with bay window, two ample sized secondary bedrooms and full bath. Third floor offers one bedroom and bonus room, perfect for sitting area, guest room or office. Finished basement with powder room, laundry room, and mechanicals provides ample space for entertaining and storage. In addition, there is driveway parking for 3 cars, gated back yard with covered patio, lush plantings and storage shed. With a Walk Score of 87 you can walk to Manayunk, train and all the wonderful amenities the greater Roxborough/Manayunk area has to offer.
TREND #6227539
Sep 26, 2013
Sold
$270,000
$138/sq ft
Jul 19, 2013
Pending
—
May 31, 2013
Listed
$284,500
$146/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003622187
Sep 26, 2013
Sold
$270,000
$138/sq ft
May 31, 2013
Listed
$284,500
$146/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003595561
Apr 15, 2005
Sold
$225,000
$115/sq ft
Aug 26, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Aug 26, 2004
Listed
$225,000
$115/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000535297
Aug 27, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jul 6, 2004
Listed
$264,900
$136/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000543405
Jul 8, 2004
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2004
Listed
$269,900
$138/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1987
Sold
$94,900
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,024 (−25.8%)
$77,500 + $310,000
$387,500
2025
$5,424 (+16.4%)
$77,500 + $310,000
$387,500
2024
$4,660
$66,580 + $266,320
$332,900
2023
$4,660 (+24.9%)
$66,580 + $266,320
$332,900
2022
$3,732
$39,990 + $226,610
$266,600
2021
$3,732
$39,990 + $226,610
$266,600
2020
$3,732 (+1.8%)
$39,990 + $226,610
$266,600
2019
$3,667 (+10.5%)
$39,300 + $222,700
$262,000
2018
$3,319
$35,565 + $201,535
$237,100
2017
$3,318 (+4.4%)
$35,565 + $201,535
$237,100
2015
$3,177
$89,819 + $147,281
$237,100
2014
$3,177 (+0.9%)
$89,819 + $147,281
$237,100
2013
$3,149 (+3.6%)
$12,508 + $19,716
$32,224
2012
$3,039 (+3.9%)
$12,508 + $19,716
$32,224
2011
$2,927 (+9.9%)
$12,508 + $19,716
$32,224
2010
$2,663
$12,508 + $19,716
$32,224
Tax history for 478 Ripka St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,024 (−25.8%)
$77,500 + $310,000
$387,500
2025
$5,424 (+16.4%)
$77,500 + $310,000
$387,500
2024
$4,660
$66,580 + $266,320
$332,900
2023
$4,660 (+24.9%)
$66,580 + $266,320
$332,900
2022
$3,732
$39,990 + $226,610
$266,600
2021
$3,732
$39,990 + $226,610
$266,600
2020
$3,732 (+1.8%)
$39,990 + $226,610
$266,600
2019
$3,667 (+10.5%)
$39,300 + $222,700
$262,000
2018
$3,319
$35,565 + $201,535
$237,100
2017
$3,318 (+4.4%)
$35,565 + $201,535
$237,100
2015
$3,177
$89,819 + $147,281
$237,100
2014
$3,177 (+0.9%)
$89,819 + $147,281
$237,100
2013
$3,149 (+3.6%)
$12,508 + $19,716
$32,224
2012
$3,039 (+3.9%)
$12,508 + $19,716
$32,224
2011
$2,927 (+9.9%)
$12,508 + $19,716
$32,224
2010
$2,663
$12,508 + $19,716
$32,224
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
2.5
Lot width
42 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
4,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,290
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
212271100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-3
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/NCO - CENTRAL ROXBOROUGH
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-3 District
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:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Asphalt Driveway
Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 300
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $226,610
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 42.00 x 110.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $39,990
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,650
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 300
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,684
School Tax: $2,047
Tax Assessed Value: $266,600
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,731
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
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
Directions: Take Ridge to Ripka. House on Right.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,290
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 4,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 212271100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
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Schools
Dobson James School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$413,000 – $500,000
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