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$125,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,024 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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Looking for your next project? Don't miss out on this this terrific 3-bedroom, 1-bath townhouse ripe for completion! This well-maintained AirLite offers a solid investment opportunity with a blend of classic features and modern potential. The home showcases numerous features throughout, making it a reliable choice for both first-time buyers and seasoned investors. The interior boasts original hardwood and laminate plank flooring, enhancing its creative appeal. The combination kitchen/dining area is perfect for entertaining, while the eat-in kitchen provides ample development space for casual dining. Recessed lighting and ceiling fans add a contemporary touch, ensuring comfort year-round. The full, unfinished basement with a walkout level presents an excellent opportunity for additional living space or rental potential, significantly increasing the property's value. The attached garage offers convenient parking and storage solutions, while the small lot size ensures low maintenance. Centrally located in the heart of Southwest Philadelphia and multiple public transportation options, including a bus stop within a mile and a commuter rail station nearby, accessibility is a key advantage for potential renters or future buyers. This property not only serves as a comfortable residence but also as a strategic addition to any real estate portfolio.

Full Property Details for 1738 S Ruby St

General

  • Price: $125,000
  • Taxes: $1,437 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2668738
  • Updated: 9/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate Plank, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Type: Alley, Attached Garage
  • Garage Description: Basement Garage

Location

  • Area: 19143 (19143)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: KINGSESSING
  • Cross Streets: Woodland Avenue
  • Driving Directions: Take I-76 East to Grays Ferry Avenue to S. 53rd Street, Turn left onto S. 53rd Street, Turn right onto Paschall Avenue, Turn right onto S. Ruby Street, Property is located on the left.

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: AirLite
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Walkout Level, Rear Entrance, Poured Concrete, Unfinished, Full, Connecting Stairway
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,024
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,024 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,024 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Estimated
  • Property Condition: Average

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,080
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 68.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $122.07
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $805
  • City/TownTax: $632
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $102,700
  • Tax Amount: $1,437
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 136

Listed by Tara Management Services Inc, Jona Kessler

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Schools serving 1738 S Ruby St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Comegys Benjamin B School
5100 Greenway Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143
K-80.3 mi
Bartram John - Main
2401 South 67th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142
9-121.3 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1738 S Ruby St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/09/2026
Listed
$125,000
108.33%
MLS
2/04/2026
Sold
$60,000
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Tax History for 1738 S Ruby St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$1,438
—
$118,900
16%
2025
$1,438
—
$102,700
—
2024
$1,438
54%
$102,700
54%
2023
$931
—
$66,500
—
2022
$931
45%
$66,500
100%
2018
$644
-8%
-100%
2020
$697
8%
$49,800
8%
2019
$644
—
$46,000
—
2018
$643
—
$45,900
—
2017
$643
—
$45,900
—
2016
$643
5%
$45,900
—
2015
$615
—
$45,900
—
2014
$615
-5%
$45,900
596%
2013
$644
—
$6,592
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1738 S Ruby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2668738) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1738 S Ruby Street is currently listed for $125,000 and was received on September 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 1738 S Ruby Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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