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 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.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (4/24)
$70,000
1212 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
918sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1925
750 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$76/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet residential block
- 5 days
- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 24, 2025 at 04:45am
Listed by:
Terry Upshur 215-530-6929,
Compass RE (267) 435-8015
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2472622

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 918
- Total interior livable area: 918 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 918
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 50.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 511247200
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kingsessing
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $76/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,566
- Date on market: 4/21/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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