This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home offers a great opportunity for a buyer looking to add their own touch or an investor searching for a solid addition to their portfolio. The property is in need of a light rehab, making it ideal for those who want to customize finishes and build equity without taking on a full renovation. With a functional layout and strong potential, this is a chance to create value in a growing area. Whether you’re looking to make it your own or hold as a rental, this property checks the boxes.
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
1,185 sq ftLot Size
$83Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Scott Kelly• Honest Real Estate
•215-904-6001 (broker)
•edrogers@honestrealestate.com (broker)
Bought with Jessica Joyce• Urban Realty Corporation
Est. $1,234 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1931 Ruan St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2642534
Aug 11, 2026
Sold
$82,500
$83/sq ft
Jul 24, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 29, 2026
Listed
$100,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 2, 2016
Sold
$46,000
$46/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007954088
Jan 14, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 8, 2016
Listed
$44,900
$45/sq ft
TREND #6352796
Apr 15, 2014
Sold
$32,000
$32/sq ft
Mar 31, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 17, 2014
Listed
$34,900
$35/sq ft
+7
BRIGHT MLS #1002841130
Apr 15, 2014
Sold
$32,000
$32/sq ft
Mar 28, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2014
Listed
$34,900
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,229
$17,560 + $70,240
$87,800
2025
$1,229 (+37.6%)
$17,560 + $70,240
$87,800
2024
$893
$12,760 + $51,040
$63,800
2023
$893 (+59.1%)
$12,760 + $51,040
$63,800
2022
$561
$6,041 + $34,059
$40,100
2021
$561
$6,041 + $34,059
$40,100
2020
$561 (+4.2%)
$6,041 + $34,059
$40,100
2019
$539 (+15.3%)
$5,800 + $32,700
$38,500
2018
$468 (+0.1%)
$5,043 + $28,357
$33,400
2017
$467 (−26.9%)
$5,043 + $28,357
$33,400
2015
$639
$11,872 + $35,828
$47,700
2014
$639 (+8.1%)
$11,872 + $35,828
$47,700
2013
$591 (+3.6%)
$536 + $5,512
$6,048
2012
$570 (+3.9%)
$536 + $5,512
$6,048
2011
$549 (+9.9%)
$536 + $5,512
$6,048
2010
$500
$536 + $5,512
$6,048
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
15 ft.
Lot depth
79 ft.
Lot size
1,185 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
992
Year built
1925
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
232029800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
RSA-5
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $70,240
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry, Brick
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 79.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $17,560
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 992
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $540
School Tax: $688
Tax Assessed Value: $87,800
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,229
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From I-95, take Exit 27 (Bridge St), head west, left on Torresdale Ave, right on Ruan St. Property on left.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 992
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,185 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 232029800
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stearne Allen M School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Frankford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19124
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Sun exposure
65/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$122,000 – $148,000
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