Welcome to the Roxborough section of Philadelphia! This spacious twin offers many upgrades along with the opportunity for adding more living space in the basement! As you enter through the front door, you will notice the open floor plan from the living room through the dining room. The eat-in kitchen offers room for a large table and plenty of countertop and cabinet space. The other bonus that this property provides is a half bathroom on the 1st floor. Heading up to the second floor, you can admire the craftsmanship of the banister the leads you up to the three bedrooms and the full bathroom. There are also multiple mini-splits of provide air conditioning for the warmer days and serves as a heat pump in the winter time in addition to the gas heater in the basement. Make an appointment to see this property with all the other upgrades before it's too late!
TownhomeProperty Type
1940Year Built
2,190 sq ftLot Size
$282Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Zygmont• Class-Harlan Real Estate, LLC
•215-348-8111 (broker)
•info@classharlan.com (broker)
Listed by Todd McCarty• Class-Harlan Real Estate, LLC
Spacious open porch front twin is just steps from the revitalized Ridge Ave shops. Large eat-in kitchen offers beautiful wood cabinets. General cosmetic updating is needed and is reflected in the listing price. This is a great opportunity to get into a good bones home and build sweat equity. New electric panel is being installed, Newer replacement windows, New gas boiler '04, New hot water heater '08, rubber roof at 8 years old
Public Records
Apr 1, 1980
Sold
$34,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,830 (−33.1%)
$60,440 + $241,760
$302,200
2025
$4,230 (+18.6%)
$60,440 + $241,760
$302,200
2024
$3,565
$50,940 + $203,760
$254,700
2023
$3,565 (+14.9%)
$50,940 + $203,760
$254,700
2022
$3,103
$33,255 + $188,445
$221,700
2021
$3,103
$33,255 + $188,445
$221,700
2020
$3,103 (+3.6%)
$33,255 + $188,445
$221,700
2019
$2,996 (+13.5%)
$32,100 + $181,900
$214,000
2018
$2,639
$28,275 + $160,225
$188,500
2017
$2,638 (+4.4%)
$28,275 + $160,225
$188,500
2015
$2,526
$42,269 + $146,231
$188,500
2014
$2,525 (+41.7%)
$42,269 + $146,231
$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
Tax history for 490 Ripka St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,830 (−33.1%)
$60,440 + $241,760
$302,200
2025
$4,230 (+18.6%)
$60,440 + $241,760
$302,200
2024
$3,565
$50,940 + $203,760
$254,700
2023
$3,565 (+14.9%)
$50,940 + $203,760
$254,700
2022
$3,103
$33,255 + $188,445
$221,700
2021
$3,103
$33,255 + $188,445
$221,700
2020
$3,103 (+3.6%)
$33,255 + $188,445
$221,700
2019
$2,996 (+13.5%)
$32,100 + $181,900
$214,000
2018
$2,639
$28,275 + $160,225
$188,500
2017
$2,638 (+4.4%)
$28,275 + $160,225
$188,500
2015
$2,526
$42,269 + $146,231
$188,500
2014
$2,525 (+41.7%)
$42,269 + $146,231
$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
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
2,190 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
212271600
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
Mar 20, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Install new electrical circuits, outlets, and lighting throughout the first floor, second floor, and basement. Work includes installing recessed lighting with selectable color temperatures and ceiling fans controlled by three-way switch systems. All electrical work will be performed according to the National Electrical Code.
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 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
Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Improvement Assessed Value: $203,760
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Building Not Winterized
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 110.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $50,940
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: $1,608
School Tax: $1,956
Tax Assessed Value: $254,700
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,565
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Multi Units
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School: ROXBOROUGH
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Ridge Ave: Turn onto Ripka St (Across from Planet Fitness), the property will be on the right about 6 homes down.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,190 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 212271600
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$387,000 – $468,000
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