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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $120,000 on Nov 1, 2001

253 RIDGEWAY ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
2
Baths
1,844 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,127 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Nov 1, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,260 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$507,000 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$101,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$405,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$447,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$507,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
William H. Loesche Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
George Washington High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
CCA Baldi Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19116These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,014
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,620 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,455
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,181
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

253 Ridgeway St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Philadelphia County

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19116

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19116.

Living area1,844 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,580 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size3,127 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,833 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 253 Ridgeway St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhiladelphia 19116Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than1,844 ft²76% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,127 ft²32% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than197071% of homes89% of homes

About 253 Ridgeway St

When did 253 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

253 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Nov 1, 2001 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA?

253 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA has 2 bathrooms, 1,844 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 253 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA built?

253 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA?

253 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to William H. Loesche Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; George Washington High School (high), rated D; CCA Baldi Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19116?

Among the 9,969 homes in Philadelphia 19116, it is bigger than 76% of them (1,844 ft² against a typical 1,580 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (3,127 ft² against a typical 3,833 ft²) and it is newer than 71% of them (1970 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 253 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA was $6,260. The county assessed it at $507,000.

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