Welcome to a great opportunity- this brick colonial home shows Pride of Ownership with many updated modern improvements throughout. There is a family room first floor addition. Bathroom facilities on each floor. Modern updated kitchen, maintenance free exterior, central air, newer gas water tank (2025), recoated roof (2026), walk out basement with extra storage, nice size backyard; all ready for the new buyer to move in. Convenient to restaurants, train, parks, shopping and major highways. Part of the Ridley School System. Available to First Time Buyer Programs. Negotiable appliances: washer, dryer & refrigerator. Good shape from top to bottom.
Sold for $315,000
$315,000
542 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA 19078
3beds
1,380sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$315,800 Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$2,552 Estimated rent
Home value
$315,800
$291,000 - $344,000
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Brick colonial homeMaintenance free exteriorNice size backyardCentral airModern updated kitchenUpdated modern improvements throughout
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Listed by:
John Makatche 610-304-5613,
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Bought with:
Jessa Bernstein, RS350452
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2109806
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump,Rear Entrance,Partially Finished,Connecting Stairway
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,380
- Total interior livable area: 1,380 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,380
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Private, Alley Access, Off Street, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Flood Lights, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.30 x 153.93
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 38030132100
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Block, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Flat
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ridley Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ridley Park
- Municipality: RIDLEY TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $161,780
- Annual tax amount: $6,278
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(b),VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Sold | $315,000-1.4%$228/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PADE2109806 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Pending sale | $319,500$232/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2109806 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2026 | Price change | $319,500-1.7%$232/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2109806 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $325,000-1.5%$236/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2109806 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,900+100.5%$239/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2109806 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2015 | Listing removed | $164,500$119/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Absolute Realty #6579559 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $164,500+22.8%$119/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Absolute Realty #6579559 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2003 | Sold | $134,000$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,734 +2.1% | $161,780 |
| 2024 | $5,617 +4.5% | $161,780 |
| 2023 | $5,373 +3.3% | $161,780 |
| 2022 | $5,201 | $161,780 |
| 2021 | $5,201 +898.4% | $161,780 +69.6% |
| 2020 | $521 -1.5% | $95,380 |
| 2019 | $529 -89.9% | $95,380 |
| 2018 | $5,224 +898% | $95,380 |
| 2017 | $523 -2% | $95,380 |
| 2016 | $534 +2% | $95,380 |
| 2015 | $523 | $95,380 |
| 2014 | $523 +2.8% | $95,380 |
| 2013 | $509 +2.8% | $95,380 |
| 2012 | $495 +0.3% | $95,380 |
| 2011 | $494 +2% | $95,380 |
| 2010 | $484 +7.5% | $95,380 |
| 2009 | $451 | $95,380 |
| 2008 | $451 +8.3% | $95,380 |
| 2007 | $416 | $95,380 |
| 2006 | $416 -2% | $95,380 |
| 2005 | $424 | $95,380 |
| 2004 | $424 +8.5% | $95,380 |
| 2003 | $391 +7.9% | $95,380 |
| 2002 | $362 | $95,380 |
| 2000 | $362 | $95,380 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19078
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Leedom El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Ridley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Ridley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Ridley
- District: Ridley
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 542 Michell St
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