NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1238 S Ruby St Philadelphia, PA 19143

Kingsessing Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $130,000 - $197,571

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
918 Sq Ft
$182/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2022

Last sale price $165,000 $180 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,027/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Chester Avenue And 54Th Street
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of October 2022

This home is located at 1238 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143 since 08 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $167,393, approximately $182 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1238 S Ruby St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Avery D. Harrington School, William L. Sayre High School, and Hardy Williams Elementary.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fred Levine

(267) 997-4939 fredrlevine@yahoo.com Fred R Levine Real Estate Listed on: 04/08/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Dwight White

(267) 650-3097 dwightrealtor4u@gmail.com Believe Realty Group

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 750 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 918 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • University City Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 511248500

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Wall Ceiling Types: High
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 918
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 918
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 177.56
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 918
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1238

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 750.00
  • Zoning: RM1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1249153
  • Tax Annual Amount: 45700.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 511248500
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 10/20/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2022
Closed on
Oct 20, 2022
Sold by
Tucker Gavin and Tucker Marquise
Bought by
Mcphaul Barbara
Seller's Agent
Fred Levine
Fred R Levine Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dwight White
Believe Realty Group
List Price
$163,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.23%
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$167,393

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,393
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.49%
Original Mortgage
$162,011
Outstanding Balance
$155,738
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$11,655

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2019
Sold by
Harmon Tanya Nicole
Bought by
Tucker Gavin and Pitts Marquise

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2017
Sold by
Harmon Kenneth James
Bought by
Harmon Tanya Nicole

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2015
Sold by
Akings Amos
Bought by
Harmon Kenneth James

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2007
Sold by
Hudson Shawn and Estate Of Nashana C Carter Hud
Bought by
Akings Amos

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2001
Sold by
English Stephen
Bought by
English Mordale
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mcphaul Barbara $165,000 Go Abstract Services
Tucker Gavin $17,000 None Available
Harmon Tanya Nicole -- None Available
Harmon Kenneth James $5,000 Accommodation
Akings Amos $5,000 None Available
English Mordale -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcphaul Barbara $162,011
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/20/2022 10/20/22 Sold $165,000 +1.2% $180 / Sq Ft
09/10/2022 09/10/22 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2022 04/08/22 For Sale $163,000 -- $178 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,627 $163,900 $32,780 $131,120
2024 $1,627 $163,900 $32,780 $131,120
2023 $1,627 $116,200 $23,240 $92,960
2022 $640 $116,200 $23,240 $92,960
2021 $640 $0 $0 $0
2020 $640 $0 $0 $0
2019 $591 $0 $0 $0
2018 $571 $0 $0 $0
2017 $571 $0 $0 $0
2016 $571 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $31,200 $3,450 $27,750
2012 -- $5,664 $811 $4,853
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Fred Levine

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Fred Levine

    Fred R Levine Real Estate

    (267) 997-4939

    1 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Fred Levine
    Section Image
  • Dwight White

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Dwight White

    Believe Realty Group

    (267) 650-3097

    1 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Dwight White
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2102982

Bright MLS

APN: 511248500

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19143 Kingsessing

1238 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1238 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143 since 08 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $167,393, approximately $182 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1238 S Ruby St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Avery D. Harrington School, William L. Sayre High School, and Hardy Williams Elementary.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Bright MLS The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.
Listing information is from various brokers who participate in the Bright MLS IDX program and not all listings may be visible on the site.
The property information being provided on or through the website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and such information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Some properties which appear for sale on the website may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold or are no longer being offered for sale.
Property information displayed is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Copyright 2025 Bright MLS, Inc.

Nearby Homes