Opportunity awaits at 1255 S Ruby Street in Philadelphia's growing Kingsessing neighborhood. This partially renovated property has been redesigned from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom home, including a first-floor bedroom. Improvements already completed include interior demolition, framing, new second-floor bathroom plumbing, a new bathtub and drain lines, and an expanded basement stair opening. The spacious basement offers excellent potential for additional finished living space. Additional features include an enclosed front porch, concrete front yard, and concrete rear yard. Conveniently located near University City, UPenn, Drexel University, major hospitals, public transportation, shopping, dining, parks, and Center City Philadelphia. Ideal for investors, contractors, or owner-occupants looking to add value in a rapidly developing area. Easy to show. Seller is a licensed Pennsylvania real estate agent. Terms negotiable.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (6/11)
$134,900
1255 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
1beds
0baths
918sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
750 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
First-floor bedroomSpacious basementEnclosed front porch
- 475 days |
- 65 |
- 2 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nathan S Naness 267-847-9562,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Co-Listing Agent: Ruti Gov Naness 609-506-8309,
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2453008
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 0
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Bonus Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Lower
Basement
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 918
- Total interior livable area: 918 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 918
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 50.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 511243800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kingsessing
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,566
- Date on market: 3/12/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$147/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900+18.6%$152/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listing removed | $118,000+13.6%$129/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Price change | $103,900-7.1%$113/sqft |
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| 1/19/2026 | Price change | $111,900-5.2%$122/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $118,000+24.3%$129/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Price change | $94,900+8%$103/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $87,900+4.8%$96/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Contingent | $83,900$91/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $83,900-8.7%$91/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $91,900-8%$100/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Price change | $99,900-9.1%$109/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Price change | $109,900-6.8%$120/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Price change | $117,900-4.8%$128/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Price change | $123,900-7.3%$135/sqft |
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| 3/18/2025 | Price change | $133,700-0.1%$146/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $133,900+0.8%$146/sqft |
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| 3/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $132,900+5.6%$145/sqft |
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| 11/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/10/2023 | Price change | $125,900-4.5%$137/sqft |
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| 5/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $131,900+139.8%$144/sqft |
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| 4/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/11/2021 | Sold | $55,000-26.7%$60/sqft |
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| 3/3/2021 | Pending sale | $75,000$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,566 +126.1% | $111,900 +126.1% |
| 2024 | $693 | $49,500 |
| 2023 | $693 +8.3% | $49,500 |
| 2022 | $640 | -- |
| 2021 | $640 +8.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $591 | -- |
| 2017 | $591 +3.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $571 | -- |
| 2015 | $571 | -- |
| 2014 | $571 +36.6% | $31,200 +450.8% |
| 2012 | $418 | $5,664 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2008 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2006 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2003 | -- | $5,664 +60.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $3,520 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,520 |
| 1999 | -- | $3,520 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kingesessing
Getting around
76 / 100
Excellent TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Harrington Avery D SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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