Sold for $315,000 on 06/26/23
$315,000
7916 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
5beds
2,724sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
8,000 Square Feet Lot
$545,300 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$4,024 Estimated rent
Home value
$545,300
$485,000 - $616,000
$4,024/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
This unique AS IS Upper Roxborough property has lots of potential. It has 2,800 square feet, 3 floors with five bedrooms, and one and half bathroom. Enter the front through large doors into a vestibule which meets grand front staircase. The first floor boasts a 24 x 11 living room with lots of original charm and 11-foot ceilings, large windows, 8-inch baseboards, half bath, dining room, kitchen and mud/laundry room. Rear staircase takes you up to 2nd floor with 3 bedrooms and full bath. The 3rd floor has two bedrooms. The home has its original hardwood floors. The twin home has a private backyard and driveway leading to a detached 3 car garage equipped with electricity and a full size second floor loft. The bilco doors on the rear of the house offer an outside entrance to the full-size unfinished basement. Oil fired boiler is approx 25 years old, hot water heater installed in 2018 are located in the basement. Gas line is in house and provides gas to kitchen stove and hot water heater easily convertible to heat home. This statement home is solid and built to last! Great opportunity to add custom finishes and environmental energy upgrades. Exterior improvements completed 2022. New roof 2017 and 2018. Bathrooms and kitchen are functional. This home is a blank canvas and ready for your vision and design. Flexible living space and an extra large property. The property is a diamond in the rough. Just steps to SEPTA bus stops and close to all major highways.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 30, 2023 at 09:29am
Listed by:
Megan Harkins 215-853-4560,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Bought with:
Erin Bishop, RS340604
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2234998
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Concrete,Unfinished,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,724
- Total interior livable area: 2,724 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,724
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Detached, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level,Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,000 sqft
- Dimensions: 40.00 x 200.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 212518000
- Zoning: RSA2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: No Septic System
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA 203(k),FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2024 | Listing removed | $579,900$213/sqft |
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| 10/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $579,900$213/sqft |
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| 10/2/2024 | Contingent | $579,900$213/sqft |
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| 9/18/2024 | Price change | $579,900-2.5%$213/sqft |
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| 8/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $595,000$218/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,296 +21.8% | $449,800 +21.8% |
| 2024 | $5,168 | $369,200 |
| 2023 | $5,168 +43.5% | $369,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Roxborough
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Shawmont SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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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