$125,000

Estimated payment $810/month

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,024 Sq Ft
$122 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Woodland Avenue And 54Th Street
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Patio

About This Home

This home is located at 1738 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143 and is currently priced at $125,000, approximately $122 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1738 S Ruby St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Benjamin B. Comegys School, John Bartram High School, and Independence Charter School West.

Listing Agent

Jona Kessler

(215) 985-4855 japex77@aol.com Tara Management Services Inc Brokerage Phone: 2159854855 License #RS292000 Listed on: 09/09/2026

Tara Management Services Inc

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,437

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 68.00
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Alley Access

Home Design

  • AirLite
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,024 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kingsessing Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 136
  • Assessor Parcel Number 512082500

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,437

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

1,080 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Airlite
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate Plank, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Walkout Level, Rear Entrance, Poured Concrete, Unfinished, Full, Connecting Stairway
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1024
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1024
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 122.07
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1024
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Alley, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 68.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1080.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Zoning Description: Single-Family Dwelling

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Ground Rent Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 805.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1437.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 512082500
  • Tax Lot: 136
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY

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Tax History

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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
2027 $1,438 $118,900 $23,780 $95,120
2026 $1,438 $102,700 $20,540 $82,160
2025 $931 $102,700 $20,540 $82,160
2024 $931 $102,700 $20,540 $82,160
2023 $931 $66,500 $13,300 $53,200
2022 $931 $66,500 $13,300 $53,200
2021 $697 $0 $0 $0
2020 $697 $49,800 $7,470 $42,330
2019 $644 $0 $0 $0
2018 $643 $0 $0 $0
2017 $643 $0 $0 $0
2016 $643 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $45,900 $5,076 $40,824
2012 -- $6,592 $864 $5,728
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/09/2026 09/09/26 For Sale $125,000 +108.3% $122 / Sq Ft
02/11/2026 02/11/26 Sold $60,000 -20.0% $59 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/20/2026 01/20/26 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2026 01/12/26 For Sale $75,000 -- $73 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $60,000 Trident Land Transfer
Special Warranty Deed $23,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $23,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $25,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2668738

Bright MLS

APN: 512082500

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