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459 RIPKA STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19128
$284,900 Asking Price
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2
beds
2
baths
1,508
sqft
Built in
1920
Welcome home to this turn-key 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home in the heart of Roxborough. A favored community in Philadelphia! Let’s start with a tree lined Ripka Street leading you to the elevated front porch; a great place to savor a morning beverage and chat with some friendly neighbors. Through your front door you’ll find a quaint and cozy living room for your relaxing enjoyment. From there we make our way to the sizable kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher. The rear mud room offers first floor laundry with newer washer, dryer and a powder room for convenience. For more privacy, spend some time in your fenced in backyard, which could also serve well as a place for guests to gather and for pets to roam freely. Moving downstairs is a finished basement giving you many options, such as a workout room, gaming area, music studio or play room. The 2nd floor has a full bathroom centrally located between the 2 bedrooms. Buy with confidence…this home had a new roof installed in 2023; Water Heater installed 2019; Furnace, Central Air conditioning installed in 2018; Appliances added in 2018; Basement renovation in 2018. This home is walkable to many of the Roxborough staples…Gorgas Park, Wissahickon Valley Park, New Ridge Brewing Company, Alex’s Pizza, The Foodery, Roma Bakery, Roma Pizza, Bob’s Diner, Taylor’s,…the list goes on and on. It’s also convenient to public transportation, library, schools, shopping essentials, gym and healthcare needs. Good for investor too! Move in ready; Positive cash flow; Decent return on investment! This property has much to offer. Make your appointment to see this home today!
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Ceiling Fan(s),Recessed Lighting,Wood Floors
- Appliances:
- Washer,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Disposal
- Laundry:
- Main Floor
- Basement:
- Improved,Fully Finished
- Flooring:
- Ceramic Tile,Carpet,Hardwood,Laminate Plank,Laminated
- A/C:
- Central A/C
- Heating:
- Y, Central,Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Disability Feature:
- None
Exterior
- General:
- Sidewalks,Street Lights, Above Grade,Below Grade
- Style:
- Straight Thru
- Parking:
- Lighted Parking
Construction
- Roofing:
- Flat
- General:
- Masonry, 2, Brick/Mortar
Location
- Originating MLS:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District:
- THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- County:
- PHILADELPHIA
Lot
- Zoning:
- RSA5, 212262600
- Fencing:
- Privacy,Rear,Wood
- Current Use:
- O30
Utilities
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Mark Burkert
Monthly Payment
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Used a VA Loan before?
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Your BAH amount is for the military housing area.
Loan term (number of years)
Property taxes are generally around 1.2% of the home’s value, but may vary based on location.
Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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About Philadelphia, PA
Housing
- Number of Units
- 705,993
- Median Home Value
- $212,331
- Median Rent
- $993
47.83% of housing units are renter occupied.
9.77% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
48.32%
- Public Transportation
-
19.12%
- Walk to Work
-
6.40%
- Work from Home
-
23.29%
- Other
-
1.20%
The median travel time to work is 28 minutes.
People
- Population
- 1,564,304
- Median Age
- 36.10
- Median Household Size
- 2.55
Education
- High School
-
31.51%
- Associate’s Degree
-
5.70%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
18.90%
- Graduate Degree
-
14.16%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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