1255 S Ruby St Philadelphia, PA 19143
Kingsessing NeighborhoodEstimated payment $663/month
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- 3-minute walk to Chester Avenue And 54Th Street
- Breakfast Room
- Bonus Room
- No HOA
- Living Room
About This Home
Value Add property waiting for your touches. This has been cleaned out, basement walls and floor painted.
Working heating system and hot water heater. Located in Kingsessing and close to UPenn and University of the Sciences. Ceiling tiles replaced and track painted. All carpet and blinds are out. Your work? Easy in and out! Add new kitchen and refrigerator, install new tub and surround, new toilet and vanity. Then do the flooring and painting. Value easily mid to high 100's. Use for an FHA 203K for a first timer or keep for your rental portfolio. Large lot, 15’ X 50’, 2-bedroom, full basement, enclosed front porch and breakfast room between the kitchen and the back yard. All fenced in and concreted back yard. Front concrete yard. New gas range installed 2023. LLC owning this property has two members with active real estate licenses in PA and NJ.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,566
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 750 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 15.00 x 50.00
- Property is in average condition
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Flat Roof Shape
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 918 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Living Room
- Breakfast Room
- Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- Radiator
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Kingsessing Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 41
- Assessor Parcel Number 511243800
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $693 | $111,900 | $22,380 | $89,520 |
| 2024 | $693 | $111,900 | $22,380 | $89,520 |
| 2023 | $693 | $49,500 | $9,900 | $39,600 |
| 2022 | $693 | $49,500 | $9,900 | $39,600 |
| 2021 | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $640 | $45,700 | $6,823 | $38,877 |
| 2019 | $591 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $571 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $571 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $571 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $418 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $31,200 | $3,075 | $28,125 |
| 2012 | -- | $5,664 | $1,178 | $4,486 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2025 09/07/25 | Price Changed | $99,900 | -9.1% | $109 / Sq Ft |
| 07/02/2025 07/02/25 | Price Changed | $109,900 | -6.8% | $120 / Sq Ft |
| 05/20/2025 05/20/25 | Price Changed | $117,900 | -4.8% | $128 / Sq Ft |
| 05/05/2025 05/05/25 | Price Changed | $123,900 | -7.3% | $135 / Sq Ft |
| 03/18/2025 03/18/25 | Price Changed | $133,700 | -0.1% | $146 / Sq Ft |
| 03/12/2025 03/12/25 | For Sale | $133,900 | +134.9% | $146 / Sq Ft |
| 04/15/2021 04/15/21 | Sold | $57,000 | -24.0% | $62 / Sq Ft |
| 03/03/2021 03/03/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/02/2021 03/02/21 | For Sale | $75,000 | -- | $82 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $55,000 | Go Abstract Services Llc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAPH2453008
APN: 511243800
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