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$196,000

4855 Ridge Ave

Philadelphia, PA
PENDING-BRIGHT
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,182
Square Feet
0.02
Lot Size (acres)
1930
Year Built
273
Days On Market

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).

Listing Information

Listing Updated
23 days ago
Listed By
Edward J. McDonald Jr., 2154429388 · Re/Max One Realty, 2159538800
MLS#
PAPH2580954
Source
Bright
Status
PENDING-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
4855 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
EAST FALLS
Zip Code
19129

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Year Built
1930
Style
Other
Building Area
1,182 sq. ft.
Foundation
Stone
Roof
Flat
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
On Street

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Exterior Features
Lighting
Patio and Porch
Patio, Porch
Community Features
Sidewalks
Cooling
Electric, Window Unit(s)
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.02 Acres
View
City
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,182 sq. ft.
Total
1,182 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$196,000
Annual Taxes
$2,293

Schools

75/100
Cook-Wissahickon School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
442
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
40% White · 33% Black · 13% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3430
73/100
Rhodes E Washington School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 1.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
558
Student body
93% Black · 6% Two or More Races · 1% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7060
70/100
Amy NW
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 1.2 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
322
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
85% Black · 7% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3460
55/100
Mifflin Thomas School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
358
Student body
77% Black · 10% White · 7% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3830
54/100
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 1.1 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
335
Student body
72% Black · 14% Two or More Races · 10% White
Free/reduced lunch
99%
Phone
(267) 225-1511
53/100
Eastern University Academy Charter School
Grades M–M · 1.1 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
274
Student–teacher
14.1
Parent reviews
1.0★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
97% Black · 2% Two or More Races · 1% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
97%
Phone
(215) 769-3131
53/100
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
554
Student body
91% Black · 6% Hispanic / Latino · 2% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3840
51/100
Allen Dr Ethel School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 1.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
466
Student body
95% Black · 2% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7040

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
02/07/2026Listed for sale$196,000

Listed by Edward J. McDonald Jr. · Re/Max One Realty · 2159538800

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2580954

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