2 bed home in East Kensington on a great block. yard, hardwood floor throughout living room and bedrooms. Large bathroom. Full unfinished basement
TREND #6881660
Jan 19, 2017
Sold
$23,000
$25/sq ft
Nov 5, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 26, 2016
Listed
$19,900
$22/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003634533
Feb 17, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2017
Sold
$23,000
$25/sq ft
Oct 26, 2016
Listed
$19,900
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,151
$16,440 + $65,760
$82,200
2025
$1,151 (+40.8%)
$16,440 + $65,760
$82,200
2024
$817
$11,680 + $46,720
$58,400
2023
$817 (+23.2%)
$11,680 + $46,720
$58,400
2022
$664
$8,437 + $38,963
$47,400
2021
$664
$8,437 + $38,963
$47,400
2020
$664 (+7.7%)
$8,437 + $38,963
$47,400
2019
$616
$7,832 + $36,168
$44,000
2018
$616 (+0.1%)
$7,832 + $36,168
$44,000
2017
$615 (+4.3%)
$7,832 + $36,168
$44,000
2015
$590 (+0.1%)
$4,206 + $39,794
$44,000
2014
$589 (+57.0%)
$4,206 + $39,794
$44,000
2013
$375 (+3.6%)
$370 + $3,470
$3,840
2012
$362 (+3.9%)
$370 + $3,470
$3,840
2011
$349 (+9.9%)
$370 + $3,470
$3,840
2010
$317
$370 + $3,470
$3,840
Tax history for 2866 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,151
$16,440 + $65,760
$82,200
2025
$1,151 (+40.8%)
$16,440 + $65,760
$82,200
2024
$817
$11,680 + $46,720
$58,400
2023
$817 (+23.2%)
$11,680 + $46,720
$58,400
2022
$664
$8,437 + $38,963
$47,400
2021
$664
$8,437 + $38,963
$47,400
2020
$664 (+7.7%)
$8,437 + $38,963
$47,400
2019
$616
$7,832 + $36,168
$44,000
2018
$616 (+0.1%)
$7,832 + $36,168
$44,000
2017
$615 (+4.3%)
$7,832 + $36,168
$44,000
2015
$590 (+0.1%)
$4,206 + $39,794
$44,000
2014
$589 (+57.0%)
$4,206 + $39,794
$44,000
2013
$375 (+3.6%)
$370 + $3,470
$3,840
2012
$362 (+3.9%)
$370 + $3,470
$3,840
2011
$349 (+9.9%)
$370 + $3,470
$3,840
2010
$317
$370 + $3,470
$3,840
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
CMX-2
/NIS
Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use-2 District
The CMX-2, Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use district is primarily intended to accommodate active commercial and mixed-use development, including neighborhood-serving retail and service uses. The range of allowed uses is broader than the CMX-1 district
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Industrial
Office
Research & development
Aug 18, 2009 • Final
Ep_electrl
Install a new electrical service and branch circuits. Include the installation of smoke detectors in accordance with electrical codes.
Electrical
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 910
Building Sq. Ft: 910
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 326'63/4" N HART LANE; 11'6"X53'
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 610
Legal Lot Number: 166
Legal Block Number: 22N4
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.014
Depth Footage: 53
Front Footage: 12
Zoning Code: CMX2
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 910
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 610 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 252559900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Willard Frances E School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Memphis Street Academy Charter School
Charter 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Kensington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
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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
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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Estimated sale price
$71,000 – $86,000
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