Delaware County property record for 538 Michell St, Ridley Park, PA 19078
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,138 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,889 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,917 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-15-768:000 |
| Primary APN | 38-15-768:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,138 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 22 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3815768000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 MICHELL ST |
| City | RIDLEY PARK |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19078-3614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 2 STY HSE GAR 22 X 150 X 152 X 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDLEY PARKVIEW DEV CO |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 410601 |
538 Michell St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 MICHELL ST, RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078-3614 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201323047 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5303 / 2251 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0053032251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Michell St was $5,917 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County |
| County Subdivision | Ridley Township |
| Unified School District | Ridley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,917.00 Homeowner's exemption | $152,480 (-) Land $46,020 Building $106,460 | $152,480 (-) Land $46,020 Building $106,460 |
| 2025 | $152,480 (-) Land $46,020 Building $106,460 | $152,480 Land $46,020 Building $106,460 | |
| 2024 | $5,294.00 (+4.54%) | $152,480 Land $46,020 Building $106,460 | |
| 2023 | $5,064.00 | ||
| 2021 | $152,480 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $152,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 Michell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1989–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2011 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 538 Michell St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM private · serves 822,600 people · EPA ID PA1460073 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2024 E. coli resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 944 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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