* * Highest & Best due Mon, March 2nd by 8pm * * Welcome to 486 Ripka St, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in Philadelphia 19128 offering approximately 2,200+ sq ft of finished living space with central air/heat, including a brand new full basement completed in 2025 with epoxy flooring, custom bar, walk-in storage, a newly updated half bath (2025) with new plumbing, vanity, toilet, custom shelving, and laundry closet with French doors. This space adds over 800 sq ft of bonus space—perfect for entertainment or relaxation. This move-in ready home features hard wood throughout entire house, fresh interior paint (2025), exterior paint (2020), an updated kitchen with newer appliances (2019) and custom pantry, a remodeled full bath with floor-to-ceiling tile and glass block window. Additional highlights include an electric water heater (2025), updated light fixtures (2021), custom closets, patio (2021), and brand new washer/dryer. Finally, step outside to enjoy the built-in backyard garden and spacious outdoor area designed for entertaining. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully upgraded home with extensive finished space and a backyard built for gatherings—within walking distance to septa, Ridge Ave, and Main St! Property also has a furnished option - inquire now to schedule a tour!
TownhomeProperty Type
1940Year Built
2,195 sq ftLot Size
$306Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Alyce Gerhardt• Keller Williams Liberty Place
Est. $2,131 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 486 Ripka St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2584516
Apr 2, 2026
Sold
$440,000
$306/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 1, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$295/sq ft
Feb 16, 2026
Coming Soon
$425,000
$295/sq ft
TREND #6563192
Aug 28, 2015
Sold
$209,000
$145/sq ft
Jul 17, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 29, 2015
Listed
$209,900
$146/sq ft
+20
BRIGHT MLS #1000019916
Aug 28, 2015
Sold
$209,000
$145/sq ft
Apr 28, 2015
Listed
$209,900
$146/sq ft
+20
Charming brick front twin home that has been updated and well maintained on quiet tree lined street. Updated for today's Buyer but retains the charm of yesteryear! Enter from the lovely front porch with new storm door to the spacious Living Room and Dining Room. Refinished hardwood floors through-out, 9ft ceilings, newer windows with 2 inch faux wood blinds and handsome wood bannister. Newer Kitchen with 42 inch upper cabinets, corian counters, double sink, stainless steel appliances, eat-in area that looks out to yard, hardwood floors and recessed lighting. The large unfinished basement has laundry area, updated heating, central air conditioning, upgraded plumbing and upgraded electrical. Upstairs are three bright and sunny bedrooms with hardwood floors and ample closet space, hall bath and linen closet as well. Good sized rear yard and lovely front with iron fence. Parking on both sides of the street, walking distance to revitalized Ridge Avenue shopping district that boasts dining, shopping, banking, coffee shops, Planet Fitness and food stores.
BRIGHT MLS #1007651050
Dec 12, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 2014
Listed
$225,000
$156/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 2007
Sold
$207,000
$144/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003597191
Mar 26, 2007
Listed
$207,000
$144/sq ft
Mar 26, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,116 (−31.0%)
$64,520 + $258,080
$322,600
2025
$4,516 (+21.4%)
$64,520 + $258,080
$322,600
2024
$3,721
$53,160 + $212,640
$265,800
2023
$3,721 (+17.0%)
$53,160 + $212,640
$265,800
2022
$3,180
$34,080 + $193,120
$227,200
2021
$3,180
$34,080 + $193,120
$227,200
2020
$3,180 (+3.6%)
$34,080 + $193,120
$227,200
2019
$3,070 (+16.3%)
$32,895 + $186,405
$219,300
2018
$2,639
$28,275 + $160,225
$188,500
2017
$2,638 (+4.4%)
$28,275 + $160,225
$188,500
2015
$2,526
$42,354 + $146,146
$188,500
2014
$2,525 (+41.7%)
$42,354 + $146,146
$188,500
2013
$1,782 (+3.6%)
$3,277 + $14,963
$18,240
2012
$1,720 (+3.9%)
$3,277 + $14,963
$18,240
2011
$1,657 (+9.9%)
$3,277 + $14,963
$18,240
2010
$1,507
$3,277 + $14,963
$18,240
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
2,195 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
212271300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-3
/NCO - CENTRAL ROXBOROUGH
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/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
Jul 20, 2007 • Final
Ep_electrl
Install a new electrical service with proper grounding. Install appliance circuits in the kitchen, arc-fault breakers for bedrooms, a dedicated circuit for the bathroom, and recessed lighting in the basement.
Electrical
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 Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Furnished
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $258,080
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 110.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $64,520
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,440
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,986
School Tax: $2,528
Tax Assessed Value: $322,600
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $4,515
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
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
Cross Street: RIDGE
Directions: GPS
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,195 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 212271300
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date
Around this home
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
$438,000 – $530,000
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