For sale

$170,000

16 N Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

2beds

2baths

1,238sqft

$1,141/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1925

-- sqft lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$137/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Renovated kitchensUpdated bathroom

Add this two-family property to your investment portfolio. Both units are one bedroom, one bath. Featuring renovated kitchens, and the first-floor unit has an updated bathroom. The property is tenant-occupied, with each unit generating $950 in monthly rent. Tenants are responsible for gas and electricity, while the owner covers water and charges tenants a $50 monthly flat fee. The first-floor tenant will be moving out at the end of May. The second-floor tenant is on a month-to-month. Building can be delivered vacant. The property is being sold as-is and zoned RSA5, single-family.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,238
Total interior livable area: 1,238 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 943 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16.00 x 61.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 441199400
Zoning: RSA5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $137/sqft
Tax assessed value: $234,200
Annual tax amount: $3,278
Date on market: 5/25/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Ownership: Fee Simple
Total actual rent: 22800

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,775/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/25/2026	Listed for sale	$170,000$137/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2621212 Report a problem
6/27/2024	Listing removed	$170,000$137/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PAPH2355462 Report a problem
5/15/2024	Listed for sale	$170,000+431.3%$137/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2355462 Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/21/2018	Sold	$32,000-14.7%$26/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/28/2018	Pending sale	$37,500$30/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/11/2018	Listed for sale	$37,500-44%$30/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
11/29/2017	Listing removed	$67,000$54/sqft
Source: Wilmington DE #1000310785 Report a problem
8/4/2017	Listed for sale	$67,000+11.7%$54/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty-Wilmington #7031432 Report a problem
6/20/2017	Listing removed	$60,000$48/sqft
Source: Your Town & Country Real Estate #6902046 Report a problem
12/15/2016	Listed for sale	$60,000+400%$48/sqft
Source: Your Town & Country Real Estate #6902046 Report a problem
4/8/1997	Sold	$12,000$10/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,278 -23.1%	$234,200 -23.1%
2024	$4,262	$304,500
2023	$4,262 +185.4%	$304,500
2022	$1,494	--
2021	$1,494 +105.6%	--
2018	$727	--
2017	$727 +18.2%	--
2016	$615	--
2015	$615	--
2014	$615 -25.2%	$61,300 +913.6%
2012	$821	$6,048
2011	--	$6,048
2010	--	$6,048
2009	--	$6,048
2008	--	$6,048
2007	--	$6,048 +7.4%
2006	--	$5,632
2005	--	$5,632
2004	--	$5,632
2003	--	$5,632
2002	--	$5,632 +10%
2000	--	$5,120
1999	--	$5,120