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Off market oct 2024 for $45K

$107,966

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $307/mo

•

980

sq ft

2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

About this home

TownhomeProperty Type

1920Year Built

663 sq ftLot Size

$110Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Paul Rodriguez • HomeSmart Realty Advisors

•215-604-1191 (broker)

•gztsvn@gmail.com (broker)

Bought with Paul Rodriguez • HomeSmart Realty Advisors

•215-604-1191 (broker)

•gztsvn@gmail.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2382624

Redfin Estimate

$107,966

$63K since sold in October 2024$7,000 since October

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B
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SOLD SEP 15, 2026
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C
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606 E Indiana Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134
SOLD FEB 15, 2026
$34,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,064 sq ft
3109 Reach St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

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Market trends in Kensington, PA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

95.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$135K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

71d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 2959 Ruth St

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2382624

Oct 7, 2024

Sold

$45,000

$46/sq ft

Sep 27, 2024

Pending

—

Sep 23, 2024

Relisted

—

Sep 23, 2024

Pending

—

Aug 30, 2024

Sold

$45,000

$46/sq ft

Aug 8, 2024

Pending

—

Aug 2, 2024

Listed

$44,900

$46/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PAPH508010

Sep 6, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jan 4, 2019

Listed

$30,000

$31/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 6, 2015

Sold

$104,300

$106/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 21, 2015

Sold

$80,000

$82/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PAPH659712

Sep 30, 2006

Listing Removed

—

May 15, 2006

Listed

$55,000

$56/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PAPH581988

Oct 4, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Apr 10, 1999

Listed

$19,500

$20/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 19, 1987

Sold

$10,500

$11/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$480

$6,860 + $27,440

$34,300

2025

$480 (+45.3%)

$6,860 + $27,440

$34,300

2024

$330

$4,720 + $18,880

$23,600

2023

$330 (+58.4%)

$4,720 + $18,880

$23,600

2022

$209

$5,304 + $9,596

$14,900

2021

$209

$5,304 + $9,596

$14,900

2020

$209 (−59.3%)

$5,304 + $9,596

$14,900

2019

$512

$9,772 + $26,828

$36,600

2018

$512

$9,772 + $26,828

$36,600

2017

$512 (+4.4%)

$9,772 + $26,828

$36,600

2015

$490

$4,571 + $32,029

$36,600

2014

$490 (+18.7%)

$4,571 + $32,029

$36,600

2013

$413 (+3.6%)

$497 + $3,727

$4,224

2012

$398 (+3.9%)

$497 + $3,727

$4,224

2011

$384 (+9.9%)

$497 + $3,727

$4,224

2010

$349

$497 + $3,727

$4,224

Tax history for 2959 Ruth St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$480

$6,860 + $27,440

$34,300

2025

$480 (+45.3%)

$6,860 + $27,440

$34,300

2024

$330

$4,720 + $18,880

$23,600

2023

$330 (+58.4%)

$4,720 + $18,880

$23,600

2022

$209

$5,304 + $9,596

$14,900

2021

$209

$5,304 + $9,596

$14,900

2020

$209 (−59.3%)

$5,304 + $9,596

$14,900

2019

$512

$9,772 + $26,828

$36,600

2018

$512

$9,772 + $26,828

$36,600

2017

$512 (+4.4%)

$9,772 + $26,828

$36,600

2015

$490

$4,571 + $32,029

$36,600

2014

$490 (+18.7%)

$4,571 + $32,029

$36,600

2013

$413 (+3.6%)

$497 + $3,727

$4,224

2012

$398 (+3.9%)

$497 + $3,727

$4,224

2011

$384 (+9.9%)

$497 + $3,727

$4,224

2010

$349

$497 + $3,727

$4,224

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

13 ft.

Lot depth

51 ft.

Lot size

663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

980

Year built

1920

Style

Townhouse

County

Philadelphia County

APN

252551900

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 13, 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 All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $18,880
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 13.00 x 51.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $4,720

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 980
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $149
School Tax: $181
Tax Assessed Value: $23,600
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $330

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023

Utilities

Utilities Information
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
Directions: per gps
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 980
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 663 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 252551900

Home facts updated by county records on May 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Willard Frances E School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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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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

6/10 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 June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

8.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$103,000 – $125,000

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Home values near 2959 Ruth St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2951 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$85,464
2945 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1010 Sq. Ft.	$108,225
2953 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$70,365
2965 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1006 Sq. Ft.	$73,105
2973 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1014 Sq. Ft.	$93,913
2942 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 946 Sq. Ft.	$63,216
2962 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1498 Sq. Ft.	$82,193

Address	Redfin Estimate
2949 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$81,215
2957 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$93,916
2943 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1010 Sq. Ft.	$77,687
2967 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1014 Sq. Ft.	$88,422
2975 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1006 Sq. Ft.	$72,793
2940 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 946 Sq. Ft.	$80,289
2952 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1156 Sq. Ft.	$88,746

Address	Redfin Estimate
2947 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$96,741
2955 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$82,418
2961 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$72,143
2969 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1014 Sq. Ft.	$84,444
2944 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1020 Sq. Ft.	$80,245
2964 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1140 Sq. Ft.	$71,737
2946 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1020 Sq. Ft.	$88,535

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