$1,388 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2467202, Michael P Cohen, Listing Office: KW Empower
$123,900 List price
1255 S Ruby St Philadelphia, PA 19143
$1,471
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
918 sqft
0.02 acres
$135 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1255 S Ruby St
Value Add property waiting for your touches. This has been cleaned out, basement walls and floor painted. Working heating system and hot water heater. Located in Kingsessing and close to UPenn and University of the Sciences. Ceiling tiles replaced and track painted. All carpet and blinds are out. Your work? Easy in and out! Add new kitchen and refrigerator, install new tub and surround, new toilet and vanity. Then do the flooring and painting. Value easily mid to high 100's. Use for an FHA 203K for a first timer or keep for your rental portfolio. Large lot, 15’ X 50’, 2-bedroom, full basement, enclosed front porch and breakfast room between the kitchen and the back yard. All fenced in and concreted back yard. Front concrete yard. New gas range installed 2023. LLC owning this property has two members with active real estate licenses in PA and NJ.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size918 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2453008
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $123,900
- Price/SqFt: $134
- Annual Tax Amount: $692
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: GPS
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 918 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2453008
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: KW Empower
- Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
- Office Email: vicki@kwempower.com
- Listing Agent: Nathan S Naness
- Agent Phone: (267) 847-9562
- Agent Email: nate@nanessteam.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Home Sold | $55,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,500 | $692 |
| 2022 | $49,500 | $692 |
| 2021 | $- | $639 |
| 2020 | $45,700 | $639 |
| 2019 | $42,200 | $590 |
| 2018 | $40,800 | $571 |
| 2017 | $40,800 | $571 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Thomas G. Morton School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•2501 S 63rd St
5
Joseph W. Catharine School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•6600 Chester Ave
6
W.B. Evans Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-6
1.5 mi
•900 Baily Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,595. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn less than $<35k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
55%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
54%
Single, No Kids
28%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Foot Locker
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Little Caesars
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Dodge
Honda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1255 S Ruby St
The listing price of 1255 S Ruby St property is $123,900.
The property 1255 S Ruby St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143.
Active Listing: 1255 S Ruby St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1255 S Ruby St are: Thomas G. Morton School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Joseph W. Catharine School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), W.B. Evans Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Independence Charter School West (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mitchell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Benjamin B. Comegys School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mastery Charter School-Hardy Williams (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), The Workshop School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $692 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 11, 2021 for $55,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1255 S Ruby St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1255 S Ruby St is 918 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1255 S Ruby St is 1925.
This home is located at 1255 S Ruby St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. This 918 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $123,900.
In April 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 49.7% more homes for sale than in March. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 88 days, the median list price was $291,214.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.