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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $522,000 on May 10, 2018

257 RIPKA ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19127
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,219 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.
2,702 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
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.$522,000 · May 10, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,100 (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.$591,300 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$118,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$473,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$507,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$591,300

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.Contemporary
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
James Dobson Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Roxborough High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19127These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,381
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,033 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,980
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,800
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

257 Ripka 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 91% of homes in Roxborough
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Philadelphia 19127
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Philadelphia County

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19127

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19127.

Living area2,219 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size2,702 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,394 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 257 Ripka St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoxboroughPhiladelphia 19127Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than2,219 ft²91% of homes84% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,702 ft²45% of homes93% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than201596% of homes95% of homes97% of homes

About 257 Ripka St

When did 257 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

257 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on May 10, 2018 for $522,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA?

257 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,219 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 257 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA built?

257 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA?

257 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to James Dobson Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Roxborough High School (high), rated F. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19127?

Among the 2,708 homes in Philadelphia 19127, it is bigger than 84% of them (2,219 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (2,702 ft² against a typical 1,394 ft²) and it is newer than 95% of them (2015 against a typical 1900). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 257 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA was $7,100. The county assessed it at $591,300.

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