beautifully done three bedroom two and a half bath home located on a quiet one way street. The completely opened first floor is perfect for entertaining. newer windows throughout. a half bath is tucked in to this floor as well. The second floor has two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The basement level is a walk out level and has one bedroom and a second half bathroom. This property was used as a rental -last getting $1550/month.
Looking for a perfect addition to add to your rental portfolio? Well, look no further. This 3-bedroom 1 bath row home is perfect for YOU! Great bones, needs some TLC but will generate great income for savvy real estate investors. Home is being sold As-Is. The seller will not be making any repairs for inspections, appraisals or city certs. Seller will not activate any utilities that are not already active. Located minutes from Center City, I-76, Lincoln Drive, close to schools, public transportation and easy to show.
BRIGHT MLS #1007375590
Oct 1, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 1, 2014
Listed
$49,900
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,978
$28,260 + $113,040
$141,300
2025
$1,978 (+24.5%)
$28,260 + $113,040
$141,300
2024
$1,589
$22,700 + $90,800
$113,500
2023
$1,589 (+69.9%)
$22,700 + $90,800
$113,500
2022
$935
$10,020 + $56,780
$66,800
2021
$935
$10,020 + $56,780
$66,800
2020
$935 (+3.4%)
$10,020 + $56,780
$66,800
2019
$904 (+110.4%)
$9,690 + $54,910
$64,600
2018
$430 (+0.2%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2017
$429 (+4.3%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2015
$411
$3,209 + $27,491
$30,700
2014
$411 (+15.3%)
$3,209 + $27,491
$30,700
2013
$356 (+3.6%)
$569 + $3,079
$3,648
2012
$344 (+3.9%)
$569 + $3,079
$3,648
2011
$331 (+9.9%)
$569 + $3,079
$3,648
2010
$301
$569 + $3,079
$3,648
Tax history for 2245 Ruffner St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,978
$28,260 + $113,040
$141,300
2025
$1,978 (+24.5%)
$28,260 + $113,040
$141,300
2024
$1,589
$22,700 + $90,800
$113,500
2023
$1,589 (+69.9%)
$22,700 + $90,800
$113,500
2022
$935
$10,020 + $56,780
$66,800
2021
$935
$10,020 + $56,780
$66,800
2020
$935 (+3.4%)
$10,020 + $56,780
$66,800
2019
$904 (+110.4%)
$9,690 + $54,910
$64,600
2018
$430 (+0.2%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2017
$429 (+4.3%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2015
$411
$3,209 + $27,491
$30,700
2014
$411 (+15.3%)
$3,209 + $27,491
$30,700
2013
$356 (+3.6%)
$569 + $3,079
$3,648
2012
$344 (+3.9%)
$569 + $3,079
$3,648
2011
$331 (+9.9%)
$569 + $3,079
$3,648
2010
$301
$569 + $3,079
$3,648
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
40 ft.
Lot size
802 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
870
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
131431700
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 200
Improvement Assessed Value: $113,040
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 40.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $28,260
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 870
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 200
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $870
School Tax: $1,107
Tax Assessed Value: $141,300
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,977
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Rental Information
Total Actual Rent: $18,600
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Other
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: behind the police station
Entry Floor Number: 1
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 870
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 802 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 131431700
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date
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Schools
Mastery Charter School - Cleveland Elementary
Charter K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Mastery Cs-Gratz Campus
Charter 7-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$184,000 – $222,000
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