2738 Ruth St is a 1,052 square foot townhouse on a 853 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $97,387.
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
853 sq ftLot Size
$93Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$97,387
$5,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 25% lower than the average sale price ($130K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,499
$21,420 + $85,680
$107,100
2025
$1,499 (+11.7%)
$21,420 + $85,680
$107,100
2024
$1,342
$19,180 + $76,720
$95,900
2023
$1,342 (+127.2%)
$19,180 + $76,720
$95,900
2022
$591
$9,959 + $32,241
$42,200
2021
$591
$9,959 + $32,241
$42,200
2020
$591 (+7.7%)
$9,959 + $32,241
$42,200
2019
$549 (+8.9%)
$9,251 + $29,949
$39,200
2018
$504 (+0.2%)
$8,496 + $27,504
$36,000
2017
$503 (+4.3%)
$8,496 + $27,504
$36,000
2015
$482
$6,396 + $29,604
$36,000
2014
$482 (+57.3%)
$6,396 + $29,604
$36,000
2013
$306 (+3.6%)
$283 + $2,853
$3,136
2012
$296 (+3.9%)
$283 + $2,853
$3,136
2011
$285 (+9.9%)
$283 + $2,853
$3,136
2010
$259
$283 + $2,853
$3,136
Tax history for 2738 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,499
$21,420 + $85,680
$107,100
2025
$1,499 (+11.7%)
$21,420 + $85,680
$107,100
2024
$1,342
$19,180 + $76,720
$95,900
2023
$1,342 (+127.2%)
$19,180 + $76,720
$95,900
2022
$591
$9,959 + $32,241
$42,200
2021
$591
$9,959 + $32,241
$42,200
2020
$591 (+7.7%)
$9,959 + $32,241
$42,200
2019
$549 (+8.9%)
$9,251 + $29,949
$39,200
2018
$504 (+0.2%)
$8,496 + $27,504
$36,000
2017
$503 (+4.3%)
$8,496 + $27,504
$36,000
2015
$482
$6,396 + $29,604
$36,000
2014
$482 (+57.3%)
$6,396 + $29,604
$36,000
2013
$306 (+3.6%)
$283 + $2,853
$3,136
2012
$296 (+3.9%)
$283 + $2,853
$3,136
2011
$285 (+9.9%)
$283 + $2,853
$3,136
2010
$259
$283 + $2,853
$3,136
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RSA-5
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/TOD - SOMERSET
/MIN
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
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Concrete Block/Stucco
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,052
Building Sq. Ft: 1,052
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 244'4 5/8" N OF; LOT 13'8 1/2"X62'3" TO
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 853
Legal Lot Number: 132
Legal Block Number: 22N10
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0196
Depth Footage: 62
Front Footage: 14
Zoning Code: RSA5
County Use Description: RES-ROW (3 OR MORE), 2 STORIES
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,052
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 853 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 252556600
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Willard Frances E School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Memphis Street Academy Charter School
Charter 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Kensington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-26% 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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19134
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$93,000 – $112,000
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