Welcome to 531 Roxborough Avenue! This is a great opportunity to own a meticulously maintained and updated home in Roxborough within a mile of Manayunk restaurants, retail and regional rail station with access to Center City. The property is also within walking distance to the Wissahickon Trail system. This is a rare find in Roxborough with features such as a large fenced back yard, central a/c, finished basement and off-street driveway parking. Walking through the front door you are greeted by a freshly painted first floor with a large living room, remodeled kitchen and dining room. The second-floor features updated and freshly painted bedrooms, which have large closets, and a beautiful full bathroom. The finished basement has a recently remodeled recreation room, half bath, and a laundry area with ample storage. There is also a small washroom in the laundry area which can be used as a dog washing station. Walk outside to the amazing, fenced backyard where everyone will love to spend time with extensive entertaining and recreational space. Tons of additional storage is available in the large shed located along the back of the yard. Do you work from home? Enjoy the renovated home office addition with separate entrance and full bath. Owners recently invested thousands into new paint and overall property maintenance so that the new owners can move in and start enjoying immediately.
TownhomeProperty Type
1930Year Built
5,555 sq ftLot Size
$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jonathan Green• High Hill Realty
•215-872-2299 (broker)
•chris@jbvaluation.com (broker)
Bought with Rosie Dillon• Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
Air conditioned, 2 Bedroom Roxborough twin. Finished basement with bath and tiled floor. First floor family room and hot tub. Huge rear yard. Off street parking. Property is being offered AS IS, WHERE IS. No representations or warranties are expressed or implied by seller as to condition of the property. Corporate addendum required with offer.
BRIGHT MLS #1009078558
Aug 20, 2010
Listing Removed
—
May 19, 2010
Listed
$180,500
$102/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009044870
May 19, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 2010
Listed
$200,000
$113/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000760767
May 1, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Dec 2, 2006
Listed
$289,900
$163/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,512 (−28.5%)
$70,180 + $280,720
$350,900
2025
$4,912 (+30.7%)
$70,180 + $280,720
$350,900
2024
$3,757
$53,680 + $214,720
$268,400
2023
$3,757 (+13.9%)
$53,680 + $214,720
$268,400
2022
$3,299
$35,355 + $200,345
$235,700
2021
$3,299
$35,355 + $200,345
$235,700
2020
$3,299 (+3.6%)
$35,355 + $200,345
$235,700
2019
$3,185 (+8.4%)
$34,125 + $193,375
$227,500
2018
$2,938
$31,485 + $178,415
$209,900
2017
$2,938 (+4.5%)
$31,485 + $178,415
$209,900
2015
$2,813
$111,645 + $98,255
$209,900
2014
$2,812 (+21.0%)
$111,645 + $98,255
$209,900
2013
$2,323 (+3.6%)
$3,696 + $20,080
$23,776
2012
$2,243 (+3.9%)
$3,696 + $20,080
$23,776
2011
$2,159 (+9.9%)
$3,696 + $20,080
$23,776
2010
$1,965
$3,696 + $20,080
$23,776
Tax history for 531 Roxborough Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,512 (−28.5%)
$70,180 + $280,720
$350,900
2025
$4,912 (+30.7%)
$70,180 + $280,720
$350,900
2024
$3,757
$53,680 + $214,720
$268,400
2023
$3,757 (+13.9%)
$53,680 + $214,720
$268,400
2022
$3,299
$35,355 + $200,345
$235,700
2021
$3,299
$35,355 + $200,345
$235,700
2020
$3,299 (+3.6%)
$35,355 + $200,345
$235,700
2019
$3,185 (+8.4%)
$34,125 + $193,375
$227,500
2018
$2,938
$31,485 + $178,415
$209,900
2017
$2,938 (+4.5%)
$31,485 + $178,415
$209,900
2015
$2,813
$111,645 + $98,255
$209,900
2014
$2,812 (+21.0%)
$111,645 + $98,255
$209,900
2013
$2,323 (+3.6%)
$3,696 + $20,080
$23,776
2012
$2,243 (+3.9%)
$3,696 + $20,080
$23,776
2011
$2,159 (+9.9%)
$3,696 + $20,080
$23,776
2010
$1,965
$3,696 + $20,080
$23,776
*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
38 ft.
Lot depth
148 ft.
Lot size
5,555 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,275
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
213142900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-5
/WWO
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/NIS
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
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Oct 20, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace the curb trap and fresh air inlet.
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.
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Directions: Heading east on Henry Ave turn right or heading west on Henery Ave turn left onto Roxborough Ave. Once you make the turn the property is one and a half blocks down on the left.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,275
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,555 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 213142900
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
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Schools
Cook-Wissahickon School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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
$398,000 – $482,000
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