2870 Ruth St is a 910 square foot townhouse on a 592 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 25, 2018 for $59,000. Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $87,889.
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
592 sq ftLot Size
$97Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$87,889
$29K since sold in September 2018$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 66.9% higher than the average sale price ($53K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
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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
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Residential building
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Remodel
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Plumbing
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Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick Siding
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 910
Building Sq. Ft: 910
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 349'63/4" N HART LANE; 11'6"X51'6"
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 592
Legal Lot Number: 180
Legal Block Number: 22N4
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0136
Depth Footage: 52
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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 910
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 592 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 252560100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Willard Frances E School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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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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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$84,000 – $102,000
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