INVESTOR or CONTRACTOR SPECIAL! PROPERTY SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS! SELLER WILL NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS! BRING ALL OFFERS! MOTIVATED SELLER! SETUP A SHOWING TODAY! This property is a complete fixer upper. Sitting in the Nicetown-Tioga area of Philadelphia. Located 5 minutes away from Wayne Junction and local transportation centers. This property would be a good project for a contractor or investor looking to add another rental property to their portfolio. Nicetown along with Germantown is developing steady, but slowly. There has been several major improvements to the community with the help of local developers. This property is a two bedroom-one bathroom house. It also has a small half bathroom in the basement that needs improvement. The property is vacant and ready for renovations. Setup a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
996 sq ftLot Size
$100Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Isaac Wilson• HomeSmart Realty Advisors
•215-604-1191 (broker)
•gztsvn@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Isaac Wilson• HomeSmart Realty Advisors
•215-604-1191 (broker)
•gztsvn@gmail.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2244688
Redfin Estimate
$86,869
$37K since sold in October 2023$12K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 62.1% lower than the average sale price ($229K) of 5 comparable homes.
INVESTOR or CONTRACTOR SPECIAL! PROPERTY SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS! SELLER WILL NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS! BRING ALL OFFERS! MOTIVATED SELLER! SETUP A SHOWING TODAY! This property is a complete fixer upper. Sitting in the Nicetown-Tioga area of Philadelphia. Located 5 minutes away from Wayne Junction and local transportation centers. This property would be a good project for a contractor or investor looking to add another rental property to their portfolio. Nicetown along with Germantown is developing steady, but slowly. There has been several major improvements to the community with the help of local developers. This property is a two bedroom-one bathroom house. It also has a small half bathroom in the basement that needs improvement. The property is vacant and ready for renovations. Setup a showing today!
Public Records
Oct 29, 1990
Sold
$9,167
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,373
$19,620 + $78,480
$98,100
2025
$1,373 (+40.1%)
$19,620 + $78,480
$98,100
2024
$980
$14,000 + $56,000
$70,000
2023
$980 (+68.3%)
$14,000 + $56,000
$70,000
2022
$582
$6,240 + $35,360
$41,600
2021
$582
$6,240 + $35,360
$41,600
2020
$582 (+3.2%)
$6,240 + $35,360
$41,600
2019
$564 (+31.3%)
$6,045 + $34,255
$40,300
2018
$430 (+0.2%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2017
$429 (+4.3%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2015
$411
$3,983 + $26,717
$30,700
2014
$411 (+15.3%)
$3,983 + $26,717
$30,700
2013
$356 (+3.6%)
$662 + $2,986
$3,648
2012
$344 (+3.9%)
$662 + $2,986
$3,648
2011
$331 (+9.9%)
$662 + $2,986
$3,648
2010
$301
$662 + $2,986
$3,648
Tax history for 2253 Ruffner St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,373
$19,620 + $78,480
$98,100
2025
$1,373 (+40.1%)
$19,620 + $78,480
$98,100
2024
$980
$14,000 + $56,000
$70,000
2023
$980 (+68.3%)
$14,000 + $56,000
$70,000
2022
$582
$6,240 + $35,360
$41,600
2021
$582
$6,240 + $35,360
$41,600
2020
$582 (+3.2%)
$6,240 + $35,360
$41,600
2019
$564 (+31.3%)
$6,045 + $34,255
$40,300
2018
$430 (+0.2%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2017
$429 (+4.3%)
$4,605 + $26,095
$30,700
2015
$411
$3,983 + $26,717
$30,700
2014
$411 (+15.3%)
$3,983 + $26,717
$30,700
2013
$356 (+3.6%)
$662 + $2,986
$3,648
2012
$344 (+3.9%)
$662 + $2,986
$3,648
2011
$331 (+9.9%)
$662 + $2,986
$3,648
2010
$301
$662 + $2,986
$3,648
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RSA-5
/EDO
/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
Eighth District Overlay District
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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick Siding
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 870
Building Sq. Ft: 870
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 426'6" SW SCHUYLER ST; LOT 26'X38'3 5/8"
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 996
Legal Lot Number: 229
Legal Block Number: 102N2
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0229
Depth Footage: 38
Front Footage: 26
Zoning Code: RM1
County Use Description: RES-SEMI-DETACHED, 2 STORIES,
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 870
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 996 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 131432100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
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
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
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Estimated sale price
$83,000 – $100,000
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