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    • $125,000

    1738 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

    3beds
    1,024sqft
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    $848/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1925
    1,080 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $122/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

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    Listed by:

    Jona Kessler 215-876-5238,

    Tara Management Services Inc 2159854855

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2668738MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
      • Basement: Walk-Out Access,Rear Entrance,Concrete,Unfinished,Full,Connecting Stairway
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,024
      • Total interior livable area: 1,024 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,024
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Basement, Alley Access, Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 1,080 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16.00 x 68.00
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 512082500
      • Zoning: RSA5
      • Zoning description: Single-Family Dwelling
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: AirLite
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Masonry
      • Foundation: Block
      Condition
      • Good
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1925

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Kingsessing
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $122/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $102,700
      • Annual tax amount: $1,437
      • Date on market: 9/9/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/9/2026Listed for sale$125,000+108.3%$122/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2668738 Report a problem
        2/11/2026Sold$60,000-20%$59/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2573540 Report a problem
        1/21/2026Pending sale$75,000$73/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2573540 Report a problem
        1/12/2026Listed for sale$75,000+226.1%$73/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2573540 Report a problem
        8/4/2010Sold$23,000+2.2%$22/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/21/2010Price change$22,500-10%$22/sqft
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        5/7/2010Listed for sale--
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        9/3/2009Sold$25,000$24/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,438 +54.4%$102,700 +54.4%
        2024$931 $66,500
        2023$931 +33.5%$66,500
        2022$697 --
        2021$697 +8.3%--
        2018$644 --
        2017$644 +0.2%--
        2016$643 --
        2015$643 --
        2014$643 $45,900 +596.3%
        2012-- $6,592
        2011-- $6,592
        2010-- $6,592
        2009-- $6,592
        2008-- $6,592
        2007-- $6,592
        2006-- $6,592
        2005-- $6,592
        2004-- $6,592 -25.1%
        2003-- $8,800 +57.1%
        2002-- $5,600 +6.1%
        2000-- $5,280
        1999-- $5,280
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Southwest Schuylkill

        Getting around

        77 / 100
        Very Walkable
        74 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        71 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Philadelphia City

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