Great investment opportunity in Kingsessing! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is conveniently located near the University of the Sciences and UPenn, offering excellent rental and resale potential. Situated on a 15 x 50 lot, this property has a project already started—ready for the next owner to finish with ease. The home offers a clean slate with significant prep work completed: the basement walls and floors have been plastered and painted, ceiling tiles have been replaced with freshly painted tracks, carpets and blinds have been removed, and the heating system is strong with a newer hot water tank in place. A new stove (2022) has already been installed. To complete the project, add a kitchen and refrigerator, install flooring, paint, and update or refinish the existing tub and surround. This is a simple finish-out ideal for investors looking to hold, flip, or utilize FHA 203(k) renovation financing. Additional features include an enclosed front porch, full basement, concrete front yard, and concrete rear yard. Note: The LLC that owns this property has two members who hold active real estate licenses in PA and NJ.
For sale
Price increase: $7K (12/10)
$94,900
1255 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
2beds
918sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1925
750 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced in yardEnclosed front porch
- 277 days |
- 159 |
- 11 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 10, 2025 at 03:48am
Listed by:
Nathan S Naness 267-847-9562,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Co-Listing Agent: Ruti Gov Naness 609-506-8309,
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2453008
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement, Breakfast Room, Bonus Room
Basement
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- 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: 511243800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Average
- 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: $103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,566
- Date on market: 3/12/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Price change | $94,900+8%$103/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $87,900+4.8%$96/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Contingent | $83,900$91/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $83,900-8.7%$91/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $91,900-8%$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,566 +126.1% | $111,900 +126.1% |
| 2024 | $693 | $49,500 |
| 2023 | $693 +8.3% | $49,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$464/mo
Principal & interest
$368
Property taxes
$63
Home insurance
$33
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kingesessing
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Harrington Avery D SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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.
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