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$397,959$301 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $390,000 on Aug 9, 2022

5242 RIDGE AVE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,320 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.
1,198 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

$398K
$305K low$491K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$390,000 · Aug 9, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,136 (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.$336,700 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$269,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$252,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
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(3)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Cook-Wissahickon Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Roxborough High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

5242 Ridge Ave 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.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Philadelphia 19128
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Manayunk

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19128

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$175K$822K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Philadelphia 19128.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19128

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

Estimated value$397,959
CheaperTypical $370,912Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$301
CheaperTypical $266Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,458 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size1,198 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,701 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 5242 Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeManayunkPhiladelphia 19128Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$397,95970% of homes57% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30179% of homes80% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²39% of homes39% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,198 ft²25% of homes10% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than193070% of homes33% of homes55% of homes

About 5242 Ridge Ave

How much is 5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA is $397,959 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $304,839 to $491,079. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Aug 9, 2022 for $390,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA built?

5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19128?

Among the 13,017 homes in Philadelphia 19128, it is worth more than 57% of them ($397,959 against a typical $370,912), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($301 against a typical $266), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,458 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,198 ft² against a typical 2,701 ft²) and it is newer than 33% of them (1930 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than 83% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5242 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA was $2,136. The county assessed it at $336,700.

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