1212 S Ruby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 - Photo 1

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$56,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
918 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Located on a quiet residential block in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 918 square feet of opportunity for investors, rehabbers, or builders. The property is in distressed condition (fire damange - first floor) and being sold strictly As-Is. Whether you're looking to renovate and rent, flip, or explore new construction, this location is primed for growth. New builds in the area are approaching $300K, and the neighborhood is seeing rapid development and increased demand-making this a smart long-term play. Close to public transportation, shopping, schools, Cobbs Creek Park, Bartram's Garden, and The Free Library of Philadelphia, this location combines convenience with strong upside potential. Buyer responsible for Use & Occupancy (U&O) requirements. Cash or hard money only. Showings require signed hold harmless agreement.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1212 S Ruby St

General

Sold For: $56,000
Taxes: $1,566 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2472622
Added to Site: 319 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 4
Rooms/Areas: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, Upper 1

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19143 (19143)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Kingsessing
Subdivision: Kingsessing
Driving Directions: Type this address into your GPS allowing it to guide you to the property

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Other
Heating Fuel: Other
Water Heater: Other

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Traditional
Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Foundation: Block
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 918
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 918 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 918 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 750
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 50.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $70.81
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $877
City/TownTax: $689
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $111,900
Tax Amount: $1,566
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 918

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 2029

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Terry Upshur
Sold by Elite Level Realty, Aldeshawn Atkins

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Schools

Schools serving 1212 S Ruby St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Harrington Avery D School 5300-34 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143	K-8	0.5 mi
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139	9-12	1.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1212 S Ruby St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/10/2025

Sold

$56,000

-13.85%

MLS

9/08/2025

Price Reduced

$65,000

-7.14%

MLS

4/24/2025

Price Reduced

$70,000

-6.67%

MLS

4/21/2025

Listed

$75,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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