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Property Description
**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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 486 Ripka St
General
- Sold For: $440,000
- Taxes: $4,515 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2584516
- Added to Site: 43 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
- Furnished: Yes
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19128 (19128)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: ROXBOROUGH
- Cross Streets: Ridge
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,440
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,440 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,440 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,195
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 110.00
- Zoning: RSA3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $295.14
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,528
- City/TownTax: $1,986
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $322,600
- Tax Amount: $4,515
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1440
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 106
Listed by Keller Williams Liberty Place, Alyce Gerhardt
Sold by KW Empower, Mon Kramer
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Schools
Schools serving 486 Ripka St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dobson James School 4667 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 | K-8 | 0.7 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 486 Ripka St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/02/2026
Sold
$440,000
3.53%
MLS
3/01/2026
Listed
$425,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
486 Ripka Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (MLS# PAPH2584516) is a Single Family property that was sold at $440,000 on April 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 486 Ripka Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

