2955 Ruth St is a 980 square foot townhouse on a 656 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 25, 1997 for $20,000. Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $84,321.
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
656 sq ftLot Size
$86Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$84,321
$64K since sold in June 1997$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 7.4% higher than the average sale price ($79K) 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
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
Jan 20, 2016 • Final
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Perform a minor renovation in an existing bathroom. Install new drywall, underlayment, and vinyl tile.
Remodel
Nov 14, 2015 • Final
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Install and wire a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet, ceiling light, and exhaust fan according to electrical code requirements.
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 Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Straight Through
Exterior Wall: Brick/Stucco
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KENSINGTON
Living Sq. Ft: 980
Building Sq. Ft: 980
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 194' 1/8" N MANMOUTH; 13' 1" X 50' 1 1/2"
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 656
Legal Lot Number: 109
Legal Block Number: 22N70
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0151
Depth Footage: 50
Front Footage: 13
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.: 980
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 656 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 252551700
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Willard Frances E School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Memphis Street Academy Charter School
Charter 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Kensington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$81,000 – $97,000
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