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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $255,000 on Sep 29, 2006

489 RIPKA ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,308 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.
3,046 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$255,000 · Sep 29, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,029 (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.$403,500 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$322,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$359,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$403,500

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
38
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Conventional
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)
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(2)

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.

H
Roxborough High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
James Dobson Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19128These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,685
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,007 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,857
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

489 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Manayunk
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Manayunk

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19128

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19128.

Living area1,308 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size3,046 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,701 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 489 Ripka St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeManayunkPhiladelphia 19128Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than1,308 ft²38% of homes37% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,046 ft²90% of homes56% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than193070% of homes32% of homes55% of homes

About 489 Ripka St

When did 489 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

489 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Sep 29, 2006 for $255,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 489 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA?

489 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,308 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 489 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA built?

489 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 489 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA?

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

How does 489 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19128?

Among the 13,023 homes in Philadelphia 19128, it is bigger than 37% of them (1,308 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (3,046 ft² against a typical 2,701 ft²) and it is newer than 32% of them (1930 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 489 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 489 Ripka St, Philadelphia, PA was $5,029. The county assessed it at $403,500.

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