$259,000

Estimated payment $1,701/month

Total Views 1,213
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,182 Sq Ft
$219 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

Charming 3-Bedroom East Falls Townhome – Excellent Investment Opportunity!
Welcome to 4817 Ridge Ave, a well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath townhome nestled in beautiful East Falls—one of Philadelphia’s most desirable and convenient neighborhoods. Priced below comparable properties in the area, this home presents a fantastic investment opportunity or perfect starter home!

Step inside to find spacious living areas with durable vinyl flooring on the main level and cozy carpeted bedrooms upstairs. Enjoy fresh air from multiple outdoor spaces, including a covered front porch, a private rear patio, and a second-floor balcony off the back bedroom—ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation.

This home has been thoughtfully updated for your peace of mind and comfort, featuring:

* New roof (2024)
* New water heater (June 2024)
* New whole-house heater (2024)
* Freshly painted exterior (2024)

Located within 1 mile of the East Falls train station, and just steps from major bus routes, you’ll enjoy easy access to Center City, Main Street Manayunk, parks, restaurants, and everything Philly has to offer.

Whether you're a savvy investor or a homebuyer looking for value and location, don’t miss this opportunity to own a solid home with great potential in a rapidly appreciating neighborhood.
**Schedule your showing today!**

Listing Agent

Helen Hoffman Kowalchik

Compass RE Listed on: 08/13/2025

Compass RE

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,465

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Plaster Walls

Interior Spaces

  • 1,182 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Roxborugh High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 58
  • Assessor Parcel Number 213189500

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • East Falls Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,465

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Habitable Residence: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: As Shown
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Buildout Allowance: No
  • Remarks Public: Charming 3-Bedroom East Falls Townhome – Excellent Investment Opportunity! Welcome to 4817 Ridge Ave, a well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath townhome nestled in beautiful East Falls—one of Philadelphia’s most desirable and convenient neighborhoods. Priced below comparable properties in the area, this home presents a fantastic investment opportunity or perfect starter home! Step inside to find spacious living areas with durable vinyl flooring on the main level and cozy carpeted bedrooms upstairs. Enjoy fresh air from multiple outdoor spaces, including a covered front porch, a private rear patio, and a second-floor balcony off the back bedroom—ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation. This home has been thoughtfully updated for your peace of mind and comfort, featuring: * New roof (2024) * New water heater (June 2024) * New whole-house heater (2024) * Freshly painted exterior (2024) Located within 1 mile of the East Falls train station, and just steps from major bus routes, you’ll enjoy easy access to Center City, Main Street Manayunk, parks, restaurants, and everything Philly has to offer. Whether you're a savvy investor or a homebuyer looking for value and location, don’t miss this opportunity to own a solid home with great potential in a rapidly appreciating neighborhood. **Schedule your showing today!**
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1182
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1182
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 219.12
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1182
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4817

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa: No
  • View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No
  • Fencing: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Electricity On Property: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • High School: ROXBORUGH
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • High School: ROXBORUGH

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Crops Included: No
  • Farm Credit Service Incl: No
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Farmland Preservation: No

Green Features

  • Green Verification: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Ground Rent Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lease In Effect: No
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Rent Control: No
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1940.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3465.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 213189500
  • Tax Lot: 58
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Opportunity Zone: No

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,937 $247,600 $49,520 $198,080
2024 $2,937 $247,600 $49,520 $198,080
2023 $2,937 $209,800 $41,960 $167,840
2022 $2,293 $209,800 $41,960 $167,840
2021 $2,293 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,293 $0 $0 $0
2019 $2,394 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,272 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,272 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,272 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,175 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $162,300 $16,901 $145,399
2012 -- $10,304 $1,365 $8,939
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2025 08/13/25 For Sale $259,000 0.0% $219 / Sq Ft
03/14/2024 03/14/24 Rented $1,700 -5.3% --
02/29/2024 02/29/24 Price Changed $1,795 -5.5% $2 / Sq Ft
02/01/2024 02/01/24 For Rent $1,900 +2.7% --
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Rented $1,850 +2.8% --
07/06/2021 07/06/21 Under Contract -- -- --
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Under Contract -- -- --
06/21/2021 06/21/21 For Rent $1,800 +24.1% --
08/01/2020 08/01/20 Rented $1,450 0.0% --
07/28/2020 07/28/20 Under Contract -- -- --
06/11/2020 06/11/20 For Rent $1,450 +5.5% --
07/01/2018 07/01/18 Rented $1,375 -8.3% --
06/19/2018 06/19/18 Under Contract -- -- --
03/28/2018 03/28/18 For Rent $1,500 +7.1% --
06/08/2016 06/08/16 Rented $1,400 -3.4% --
06/06/2016 06/06/16 Under Contract -- -- --
04/10/2016 04/10/16 For Rent $1,450 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $18,700 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2527528

Bright MLS

APN: 213189500