For Sale62d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs
4855 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA, 19129 • East Falls • Philadelphia County
$239,900
$203/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
1,182Sqft
0.02 acLot
1930Built
Property DNA
City Views
City
Other Style
Built 1930 · 96 years of history
East Falls
East Falls
Outdoor Living
Patio · Porch
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
This home is getting attention
Listed 62 days ago · 826 views · 31 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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62 days on market
Established listing
$203/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1930 · Historic
Attention Investors! 4855 Ridge in a turnkey rent and hold investment. Good solid tenant wants to stay, they are paying below market $ 1,650 a month. Property has a 7% cap rate at that rent. Market rent is $ 2,100 which would take cap rate to 12%! Moderate yearly increases could get you to market rent in 3 years but would only take 1 year to get to 10% cap rate! Located in sought after East Falls, This 3 Br. 1Ba is in close proximity to Manayunk and the Schuykill River Trail. The property offers a wonderful flow on the 1st level with a large family room, nice dining room, and kitchen. The 2nd level features 3 bedrooms, an updated bath, and a covered deck backing to woods. Newer Heater, main sewer line and basement waterproofing system. Tenant is on month to month lease. Current Tenant interested in extending lease. Close commute to/from colleges/universities (Phila. Univ, Temple, PCOM, St. Joe's, Drexel, PENN, Wharton School of Business, Lasalle, Univ of the Sciences, Univ of the Arts, Moore College, Pierce College).
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights large family room, nice dining room, and newer heater as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,573/month
Principal & Interest$1,253
Property Tax$240
Insurance$80
Down payment20% ($47,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.81% rate · 30yr fixed · $191,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1930
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot978 sqft
Days on Zillow62 Days
Price/sqft$203
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleOther
ConditionAverage
Year built1930
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
RoofFlat
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementSump Pump,Water Proofing System
Lot978 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodEast Falls
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$2,293
Parcel213191400
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Electric
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Lighting
Flood Lights
Sidewalks
Parking
On Street
Construction
Masonry
Patio & Porch
Patio
Porch
Views
City
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
6 rooms detailed
Bedroom1
Upper13×13 ft169 sqft
Bedroom2
Upper12×10 ft120 sqft
Bedroom3
Upper10×8 ft80 sqft
Dining Room
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Kitchen
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Living Room
Main20×14 ft280 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market62
Est. value$229,500
Est. rent$2,077/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$203
On marketFeb 7, 2026
PostedFeb 7, 2026
Last sold$139,000
MLS updatedFeb 7, 2026
Tour days9
Views826
Favorites31
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19129
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 7, 2026Listed For Sale$239,900$203Bright MLS
Jan 28, 2014Listing Removed$149,900$127BlueSquare Realty Group
Dec 14, 2013Price Change$149,900$127BlueSquare Realty Group
Oct 30, 2013Price Change$145,000$123CENTURY 21 Alliance
Aug 10, 2013Price Change$147,500$125CENTURY 21 Alliance
May 22, 2013Listed For Sale$155,000$131CENTURY 21 Alliance
Nov 23, 2005Sold$139,000$118Public Record
Jan 7, 1999Sold$26,500$22Public Record
Listed For Sale$239,900
Feb 7, 2026•$203/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$149,900
Jan 28, 2014•$127/sqft•BlueSquare Realty Group
Price Change$149,900
Dec 14, 2013•$127/sqft•BlueSquare Realty Group
Price Change$145,000
Oct 30, 2013•$123/sqft•CENTURY 21 Alliance
Price Change$147,500
Aug 10, 2013•$125/sqft•CENTURY 21 Alliance
Listed For Sale$155,000
May 22, 2013•$131/sqft•CENTURY 21 Alliance
Sold$139,000
Nov 23, 2005•$118/sqft•Public Record
Sold$26,500
Jan 7, 1999•$22/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$3,466$247,600
Apr 10, 2024$2,937$209,800
Apr 10, 2023$2,937$209,800
Apr 10, 2022$2,293—
Apr 10, 2021$2,293—
Apr 10, 2018$2,394—
Apr 10, 2017$2,394—
Apr 10, 2016$2,272—
Apr 10, 2015$2,272—
Apr 10, 2014$2,272$162,300
Apr 10, 2012$2,175$10,304
Apr 10, 2011—$10,304
Apr 10, 2010—$10,304
Apr 10, 2009—$10,304
Apr 10, 2008—$10,304
Apr 10, 2007—$10,304
Apr 10, 2006—$9,600
Apr 10, 2005—$9,600
Apr 10, 2004—$9,600
Apr 10, 2003—$9,600
Apr 10, 2002—$8,960
Apr 10, 2000—$8,960
Apr 10, 1999—$8,960
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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