Welcome to 245 N Ruby Street, a legal duplex located in West Philadelphia. Updated in 2020, this two-unit property offers a great opportunity for both owner-occupants and investors. Zoned RSA-5 with established/grandfathered 2-family use supported by historical L&I records and prior 2-unit rental licensing. Buyer to verify. Prior L&I rental license reflects 2 units. Buyer to verify permitted use and licensing. The duplex is priced to sell (Buyer responsible for all transfer taxes) Both units are currently vacant and ready for occupancy. Unit One features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, and Unit Two offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on current market conditions, similar units in the area may rent within the ranges of approximately $950–$1,100 for Unit One and $1,200–$1,450 for Unit Two. This property may be suitable for a variety of living or investment strategies, including occupying one unit while renting the other. The property is eligible for multiple down payment assistance programs, subject to eligibility and lender guidelines. Schedule your showing today the duplex is priced to sell
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/17)
$149,000
245 N Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3beds
2baths
1,140sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 175 days
- 683
- 62
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Khalid Aleem 267-551-1999,
Real of Pennsylvania 8554500442
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2605116
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,140
- Total interior livable area: 1,140 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 765 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 51.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 441198300
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Haddington
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $74,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,041
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,541/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,000$131/sqft |
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| 9/14/2026 | Contingent | $149,000$131/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $149,000-6.3%$131/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $159,000-0.6%$139/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $160,000-5.9%$140/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $169,999-5.6%$149/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $179,999-5.3%$158/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $189,999-5%$167/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,999+376.2%$175/sqft |
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| 10/22/2019 | Sold | $42,000-40.4%$37/sqft |
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| 12/24/2018 | Listing removed | $70,500$62/sqft |
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| 12/11/2018 | Price change | $70,500-9%$62/sqft |
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| 12/4/2018 | Price change | $77,500-6.1%$68/sqft |
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| 11/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $82,499+2257.1%$72/sqft |
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| 4/27/2017 | Sold | $3,500-56.3%$3/sqft |
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| 10/14/2015 | Sold | $8,000$7/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,041 +28.7% | $74,400 +28.7% |
| 2024 | $809 | $57,800 |
| 2023 | $809 +97.9% | $57,800 |
| 2022 | $409 | -- |
| 2021 | $409 +3.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $395 | -- |
| 2017 | $395 +133% | -- |
| 2016 | $169 | -- |
| 2015 | $169 | -- |
| 2014 | $169 -29.8% | $18,000 +1025% |
| 2012 | $241 | $1,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $1,600 -68.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2002 | -- | $5,120 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,120 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,120 |
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Neighborhood: Haddington
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






