Investment opportunity!!! Newly renovated. 2bedroom, 1 bath, twin porch front home in Philly with huge yard! great for parking, or an entertainment space. The property boasts LOTS of natural light thanks to the living room skylight. Plentiful storage space throughout the property. Close proximity to public transportation & Temple university! Property is tenant occupied.
TownhomeProperty Type
1930Year Built
2,300 sq ftLot Size
$122Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joseph Zingone• Mercury Real Estate Group
•215-462-5100 (broker)
Bought with Stephanie Arroyo• Springer Realty Group
Est. $1,847 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2118 Ruffner St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHTMLS #PAPH2531278
Apr 7, 2026
Rental Removed
$1,600
$1/sq ft
Mar 13, 2026
Listed for Rent
$1,600
$1/sq ft
Feb 15, 2026
Rental Removed
$1,600
$1/sq ft
Aug 27, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,600
$1/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2454580
Mar 31, 2026
Sold
$135,000
$122/sq ft
Nov 10, 2025
Price Changed
$144,900
$131/sq ft
Aug 6, 2025
Price Changed
$149,900
$135/sq ft
Jun 20, 2025
Relisted
—
Jun 19, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Mar 7, 2025
Listed
$155,000
$140/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 2023
Sold
$105,000
$95/sq ft
BRIGHTMLS #PAPH2265850
Aug 18, 2023
Rental Removed
$1,550
$1/sq ft
Aug 9, 2023
Listed for Rent
$1,550
$1/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2243148
Aug 4, 2023
Sold
$105,000
$95/sq ft
Jun 8, 2023
Pending
—
Jun 7, 2023
Listed
$110,000
$99/sq ft
+10
Great opportunity to own a 2BR/1 Bath Twin Porch Front home in Philly with a HUGE yard. Great for parking, a beautiful garden and or entertaining space. This home has been renovated with fresh paint, new flooring, newer HVAC, newer electric, Porch roof is brand new, Top roof approx 8 years and newer PVC plumbing in many areas. Lots of natural light coming in through the living area skylight. VERY low annual RE Taxes at $1117. Almost zero annual RE taxes if the buyer gets approved for the Homestead Exemption. This home is in close proximity to Rt. 1, Broad St line, Temple University Hospital and The Budd Bioworks (a 450,000-square-foot life sciences project). According to The Plymouth Group and private investment firm Centerbridge Partners LP, Budd Bioworks represents Phase I of a larger, 2.4 million-square-foot life sciences development. The development team also plans to incorporate residential, restaurant and retail uses in later phases of the repositioning of the larger Budd Co. campus.
Public Records
May 3, 2007
Sold
$25,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,576
$22,520 + $90,080
$112,600
2025
$1,576 (+41.1%)
$22,520 + $90,080
$112,600
2024
$1,117
$15,960 + $63,840
$79,800
2023
$1,117 (+82.2%)
$15,960 + $63,840
$79,800
2022
$613
$6,570 + $37,230
$43,800
2021
$613
$6,570 + $37,230
$43,800
2020
$613 (+3.3%)
$6,570 + $37,230
$43,800
2019
$594 (+14.9%)
$6,360 + $36,040
$42,400
2018
$517 (+0.1%)
$5,535 + $31,365
$36,900
2017
$516 (+4.4%)
$5,535 + $31,365
$36,900
2015
$494
$11,960 + $24,940
$36,900
2014
$494 (+85.9%)
$11,960 + $24,940
$36,900
2013
$266 (+3.6%)
$408 + $2,312
$2,720
2012
$257 (+3.9%)
$408 + $2,312
$2,720
2011
$247 (+9.9%)
$408 + $2,312
$2,720
2010
$225
$408 + $2,312
$2,720
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
115 ft.
Lot size
2,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,110
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
131422800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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
Nov 2, 2007 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Remove and replace the house trap, fresh air inlet, house drain, and area drain. Replace the rain water conductors in the front and rear yards.
Plumbing
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
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 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: $90,080
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 115.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $22,520
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,110
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $693
School Tax: $882
Tax Assessed Value: $112,600
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,576
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
Sewer Septic: Public Septic, Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Directions Start from Mercury Real Estate Group's Office: Head west on W Shunk St. left onto S. Broad St. , U-turn at Packer Ave, slight right onto I-76 W towards Vly Forge. Merge onto I-76 W, use the right lane to take exit 340B for US-1 N toward Roosevelt Blvd. , continue onto US-1 N, take the exit toward Wissahickon Ave/Hunting Park Ave. Merge onto W. Abbottsford Ave, turn right onto Wissahickon Ave, turn left onto Yelland St. , turn left onto Schuyler St. , turn right onto Ruffner St. Destination will be on the right.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,110
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 131422800
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$175,000 – $211,000
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