As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$137 (−91.1%)
$21,960 + $87,840
$109,800
2025
$1,537 (+40.1%)
$21,960 + $87,840
$109,800
2024
$1,097
$15,680 + $62,720
$78,400
2023
$1,097 (+75.8%)
$15,680 + $62,720
$78,400
2022
$624
$6,690 + $37,910
$44,600
2021
$624
$6,690 + $37,910
$44,600
2020
$624 (+3.2%)
$6,690 + $37,910
$44,600
2019
$605 (+40.7%)
$6,480 + $36,720
$43,200
2018
$430 (+0.2%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2017
$429 (+4.3%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2015
$411
$9,996 + $20,704
$30,700
2014
$411 (−12.4%)
$9,996 + $20,704
$30,700
2013
$469 (+3.6%)
$1,661 + $3,139
$4,800
2012
$453 (+3.9%)
$1,661 + $3,139
$4,800
2011
$436 (+9.9%)
$1,661 + $3,139
$4,800
2010
$397
$1,661 + $3,139
$4,800
Tax history for 2117 Ruffner St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$137 (−91.1%)
$21,960 + $87,840
$109,800
2025
$1,537 (+40.1%)
$21,960 + $87,840
$109,800
2024
$1,097
$15,680 + $62,720
$78,400
2023
$1,097 (+75.8%)
$15,680 + $62,720
$78,400
2022
$624
$6,690 + $37,910
$44,600
2021
$624
$6,690 + $37,910
$44,600
2020
$624 (+3.2%)
$6,690 + $37,910
$44,600
2019
$605 (+40.7%)
$6,480 + $36,720
$43,200
2018
$430 (+0.2%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2017
$429 (+4.3%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2015
$411
$9,996 + $20,704
$30,700
2014
$411 (−12.4%)
$9,996 + $20,704
$30,700
2013
$469 (+3.6%)
$1,661 + $3,139
$4,800
2012
$453 (+3.9%)
$1,661 + $3,139
$4,800
2011
$436 (+9.9%)
$1,661 + $3,139
$4,800
2010
$397
$1,661 + $3,139
$4,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RSA-3
/EDO
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-3 District
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
Eighth District Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Feb 16, 2018 • Final
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Supply and install new waste and water lines to rough-in three fixtures for a bathroom. All work will comply with the local plumbing code.
Plumbing
Feb 16, 2018 • Final
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Perform interior alterations to an existing single-family home. Work includes framing non-load bearing interior partitions, installing and finishing drywall on ceilings and walls, installing flooring, and painting the interior and exterior.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 870
Building Sq. Ft: 870
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 160'SW BALBON ST; LOT 20'X102'
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,040
Legal Lot Number: 53
Legal Block Number: 102N2
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0468
Depth Footage: 102
Front Footage: 20
Zoning Code: RSA3
County Use Description: RES-SEMI-DETACHED, 2 STORIES,
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 870
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,040 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 131428700
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Mastery Charter School - Cleveland Elementary
Charter K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Mastery Cs-Gratz Campus
Charter 7-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19140
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$95,000 – $115,000
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