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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $60,889 on Apr 11, 2013

538 MICHELL ST

RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,156 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.
4,138 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
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.
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.$60,889 · Apr 11, 2013
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$165,191
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC · recorded Apr 11, 2013
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$133,000
COLDWELL BANKER HOME LOANS
3rd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$84,639

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,917 (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.$152,480 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$106,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$152,480

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Duplex Single
CountyDELAWARE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Ridley High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Leedom Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Ridley Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Ridley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19078These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,786
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,214 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,053
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,869
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

538 Michell 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.

  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Delaware County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Folsom

How it measures up in Ridley Park 19078

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridley Park 19078.

Living area1,156 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size4,138 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 538 Michell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFolsomRidley Park 19078Delaware County
Living areabigger than1,156 ft²24% of homes30% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,138 ft²25% of homes41% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than195451% of homes57% of homes59% of homes

About 538 Michell St

When did 538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA last sell?

538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA last sold on Apr 11, 2013 for $60,889, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA?

538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,156 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA built?

538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA?

538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA is assigned to Ridley High School (high), rated B+; Leedom Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Ridley Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Ridley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA compare to other homes in Ridley Park 19078?

Among the 3,714 homes in Ridley Park 19078, it is bigger than 30% of them (1,156 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (4,138 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1954 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA was $5,917. The county assessed it at $152,480.

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