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Philadelphia,PA 19128
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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,688 sqft
Price per Sqft $202
Subdivision Roxborough
MLS Listing ID PAPH2432818
Style Straight Thru
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1925
Annual Tax Amount $3,244
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1,214 Sqft
Property Description
According to the public record, this house was built in 1925; however, with one glance inside, you realize it's been transported to 2025 and beyond. Fully renovated by the current owner over the last decade, with most improvements completed in 2019, this three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home with a partially finished basement at the end of the row is a gem. Even with walls removed from the first floor to create an open feel, the stairwell creates unique spaces between the front and living room-kitchen areas. With shiplap walls and custom built-ins, thoughtful planning results in a warm, contemporary setting for modern living.
From the kitchen featuring an island, stainless steel appliances, and several windows for optimal light, there is access to a cozy backyard with an arbor and a gate to the side street.
The second floor features the main bedroom at the front of the house, with a large closet complementing the original storage space of the 1920s. A tree in the small front yard provides plenty of light and privacy from spring to autumn in this room. Carpeting throughout the 2nd-floor creates warmth, comfort, and quiet. The hallway bath has been expanded to accommodate a larger vanity and provide plenty of space for more than one user. In the rear of the house are two smaller bedrooms with plenty of light and adequate closet space. Looking for more room? Most of the space in the basement has been converted for several possible uses: home office, child/adult playroom, or family room. This additional living space is complemented by several closets, including a "coffee nook" with a small refrigerator. The laundry is in the front of the basement and has plenty of room for storage.
456 Ripka Street is one block west of Ridge Ave, with easy access to a new coffee shop, restaurants, gym and brewery, as well as the Roxborough Library and Gorgas Park. With significant recent investment and ongoing development along Ridge Avenue, there is no shortage of activities available for residents of all ages, including Roxtober Fest in the fall and other popular annual events. Ripka Street is known as the best trick-or-treat street in Roxborough/Manayunk. SEPTA bus service on Ridge Ave and the Norristown regional rail line, less than a mile away, provides good access to public transportation. Explore 21st-century living on Ripka Street.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19128 (19128)
Zoning RSA5
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Kitchen,Bedroom 1
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Wall Unit,Window Unit(s)
Flooring Carpet,Luxury Vinyl Tile
Inclusions refrigerator, washer, and dryer
Equipment Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Water Heater,Dryer - Electric,Oven/Range - Electric,Washer - Front Loading,Stainless Steel Appliances
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Fence Wood,Rear
Water Access N
Roof Type Flat
Building
Lot Description Corner,Rear Yard
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Dry Wall
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Acceptable Financing Negotiable
Listing Terms Negotiable
Special Listing Condition Standard