Investor Special – 2935 Ruth St 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath rowhome with finished basement, balcony, and central AC. Property needs full renovation and is being sold as-is. Great layout with bonus space and solid potential for rehab or rental. Convenient location near Aramingo Ave, I-95, and public transit.
Est. $1,439 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2935 Ruth St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2488200
Apr 13, 2026
Sold
$65,000
$45/sq ft
Apr 8, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 27, 2026
Price Changed
$69,990
$48/sq ft
Mar 23, 2026
Price Changed
$72,800
$50/sq ft
Mar 16, 2026
Price Changed
$72,900
$50/sq ft
Mar 4, 2026
Price Changed
$73,000
$50/sq ft
Feb 27, 2026
Price Changed
$74,000
$51/sq ft
Feb 25, 2026
Price Changed
$75,000
$52/sq ft
Feb 3, 2026
Price Changed
$76,000
$52/sq ft
Jan 2, 2026
Price Changed
$77,000
$53/sq ft
Dec 26, 2025
Price Changed
$78,000
$54/sq ft
Dec 8, 2025
Price Changed
$79,800
$55/sq ft
Dec 3, 2025
Price Changed
$79,900
$55/sq ft
Nov 17, 2025
Price Changed
$80,000
$55/sq ft
Nov 1, 2025
Price Changed
$88,000
$60/sq ft
Sep 22, 2025
Price Changed
$89,990
$62/sq ft
Aug 19, 2025
Price Changed
$95,000
$65/sq ft
Aug 19, 2025
Relisted
—
Aug 12, 2025
Listing Removed
—
May 30, 2025
Listed
$130,000
$89/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2342800
Sep 30, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Apr 13, 2024
Listed
$150,000
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 17, 2017
Sold
$50,000
$34/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007338692
Jan 10, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 10, 2014
Listed
$70,000
$48/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH605252
Aug 12, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Feb 13, 2001
Listed
$29,900
$21/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 13, 1995
Sold
$18,500
$13/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1993
Sold
$20,000
$14/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 1991
Sold
$20,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,307
$18,680 + $74,720
$93,400
2025
$1,307 (+39.2%)
$18,680 + $74,720
$93,400
2024
$939
$13,420 + $53,680
$67,100
2023
$939 (+48.5%)
$13,420 + $53,680
$67,100
2022
$633
$8,046 + $37,154
$45,200
2021
$633
$8,046 + $37,154
$45,200
2020
$633 (+15.9%)
$8,046 + $37,154
$45,200
2019
$546 (+32.7%)
$7,637 + $31,363
$39,000
2018
$412 (+0.1%)
$5,757 + $23,643
$29,400
2017
$411 (+4.3%)
$5,757 + $23,643
$29,400
2015
$394 (+0.2%)
$4,721 + $24,679
$29,400
2014
$393 (+4.7%)
$4,721 + $24,679
$29,400
2013
$375 (+3.6%)
$451 + $3,389
$3,840
2012
$362 (+3.9%)
$451 + $3,389
$3,840
2011
$349 (+9.9%)
$451 + $3,389
$3,840
2010
$317
$451 + $3,389
$3,840
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
49 ft.
Lot size
684 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,156
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
252550700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-5
/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
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
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 300
Improvement Assessed Value: $74,720
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Flat
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 14.00 x 49.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $18,680
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,156
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 300
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $575
School Tax: $732
Tax Assessed Value: $93,400
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,307
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: SUMMERSET ST
Directions: GPS
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,156
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 684 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 252550700
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 • 0.5mi
6/10
Kensington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% 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
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$196,000 – $237,000
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