Welcome to 2209 Ruffner St! An excellent turn-key investment or starter home opportunity in Philadelphia’s Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood! This classic 2-story brick rowhouse features a functional, straight-through layout offering over 930 square feet of optimized living space, an unfinished basement perfect for extra storage, and a low-maintenance rear yard. Exceptionally positioned for a strong buy-and-hold strategy, the property offers highly competitive cash flow potential with an estimated market rent of $1,450 per month, making it an ideal fit for portfolio growth. Located with excellent transit convenience just minutes from the Roosevelt Expressway (US-1), Broad Street, and local medical hubs, this property provides effortless commuting across the city and represents a strategic, high-yield addition to any investor's real estate portfolio.
Est. $1,231 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2209 Ruffner St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2627104
Jul 30, 2026
Sold
$119,900
$129/sq ft
Jun 12, 2026
Contingent
—
May 29, 2026
Listed
$119,900
$129/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2458068
Mar 21, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2025
Listed
$100,000
$108/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 2011
Sold
$20,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,135
$16,220 + $64,880
$81,100
2025
$1,135 (+34.0%)
$16,220 + $64,880
$81,100
2024
$847
$12,100 + $48,400
$60,500
2023
$847 (+53.6%)
$12,100 + $48,400
$60,500
2022
$552
$5,910 + $33,490
$39,400
2021
$552
$5,910 + $33,490
$39,400
2020
$552 (+3.4%)
$5,910 + $33,490
$39,400
2019
$533 (+20.2%)
$8,500 + $29,600
$38,100
2018
$444 (+0.2%)
$7,132 + $24,568
$31,700
2017
$443 (+4.3%)
$7,132 + $24,568
$31,700
2015
$425 (+0.2%)
$3,171 + $28,529
$31,700
2014
$424 (−5.2%)
$3,171 + $28,529
$31,700
2013
$447 (+3.6%)
$1,144 + $3,432
$4,576
2012
$432 (+3.9%)
$1,144 + $3,432
$4,576
2011
$416 (+9.9%)
$1,144 + $3,432
$4,576
2010
$378
$1,144 + $3,432
$4,576
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
15 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
755 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
930
Year built
1930
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
131429900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RSA-5
/NIS
/EDO
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
Eighth District Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Nov 20, 2012 • Final
Bp_alter
Rebuild the existing rear wall of a single-family home according to the submitted plans.
Remodel
Nov 16, 2012 • Final
Bp_alter
Remove and replace an existing deck with a new deck. All construction must comply with standard deck building regulations.
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
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 500
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $64,880
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry, Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Exterior Information
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 50.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $16,220
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 930
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 500
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $499
School Tax: $635
Tax Assessed Value: $81,100
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: $1,135
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: EDWARD T STEEL
Middle Or Junior School: EDWARD T STEEL
High School: SIMON GRATZ
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Yelland Street
Directions: Head west on JFK Boulevard, turn right onto N 15th Street, and merge onto I-676 West. Keep left, then exit left onto I-76 West. Take exit 340B, then exit toward N Broad Street/PA-611. Merge onto W Cayuga Street, turn right onto N Broad Street, and then turn right onto W Bristol Street. Turn left onto N 15th Street, and finally turn right onto Ruffner Street, where the property will be on your right-hand side.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 930
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 755 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 131429900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026