Great investment opportunity in Kensington. 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom twin home with hardwood flooring throughout and large rear/side yard. Close to public transportation!
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
784 sq ftLot Size
$93Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Loretta Starck• Elite Realty Group Unl. Inc.
•215-328-4800 (broker)
•mlisitsa@yahoo.com (broker)
Bought with Brannon Sweigart• Keller Williams Philadelphia
NICE & Clean well maintained Row home, located near an upcoming area in Kensington with plans for new neighborhood development projects. Close to stores, shops and public transportation. This home is great for an investor to generate additional rental income or for a owner occupied buyer close to shops and train easy access to Center City. This home has 2 nice size bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Open layout with Kitchen, dining and living room area with great space! Make your appointment today, this home will not last!! Easy to show!! AS IS SALE! THE lot next door is not included in this sale! Does not belong to seller!
BRIGHT MLS #1000319031
May 22, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2017
Listed
$50,000
$60/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007527776
Mar 12, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 2016
Listed
$42,500
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1983
Sold
$15,050
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,058
$15,120 + $60,480
$75,600
2025
$1,058 (+8.6%)
$15,120 + $60,480
$75,600
2024
$974
$13,920 + $55,680
$69,600
2023
$974 (+59.3%)
$13,920 + $55,680
$69,600
2022
$612
$6,673 + $37,027
$43,700
2021
$612
$6,673 + $37,027
$43,700
2020
$612 (−1.1%)
$6,673 + $37,027
$43,700
2019
$619
$6,851 + $37,349
$44,200
2018
$619 (+0.1%)
$6,851 + $37,349
$44,200
2017
$618 (+34.9%)
$6,851 + $37,349
$44,200
2015
$458
$4,830 + $29,370
$34,200
2014
$458 (+11.0%)
$4,830 + $29,370
$34,200
2013
$413 (+3.6%)
$637 + $3,587
$4,224
2012
$398 (+3.9%)
$637 + $3,587
$4,224
2011
$384 (+9.9%)
$637 + $3,587
$4,224
2010
$349
$637 + $3,587
$4,224
Tax history for 3026 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,058
$15,120 + $60,480
$75,600
2025
$1,058 (+8.6%)
$15,120 + $60,480
$75,600
2024
$974
$13,920 + $55,680
$69,600
2023
$974 (+59.3%)
$13,920 + $55,680
$69,600
2022
$612
$6,673 + $37,027
$43,700
2021
$612
$6,673 + $37,027
$43,700
2020
$612 (−1.1%)
$6,673 + $37,027
$43,700
2019
$619
$6,851 + $37,349
$44,200
2018
$619 (+0.1%)
$6,851 + $37,349
$44,200
2017
$618 (+34.9%)
$6,851 + $37,349
$44,200
2015
$458
$4,830 + $29,370
$34,200
2014
$458 (+11.0%)
$4,830 + $29,370
$34,200
2013
$413 (+3.6%)
$637 + $3,587
$4,224
2012
$398 (+3.9%)
$637 + $3,587
$4,224
2011
$384 (+9.9%)
$637 + $3,587
$4,224
2010
$349
$637 + $3,587
$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
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
830
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
252563900
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
Sep 16, 2026 • Active
Plumbing
Plumbing
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
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
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
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $37,027
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 14.00 x 50.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $6,673
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 830
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $276
School Tax: $335
Tax Assessed Value: $43,700
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $611
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
100 Amp Service
Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
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: ORLEANS
Directions: Take exit 25 from I-95 S & Continue on E Allegheny Ave. Turn right onto E Allegheny Ave, Turn left onto Jasper St, Turn right onto E Clearfield St, Turn left onto Ruth St- Destination will be on the right
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 830
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 700 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 252563900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Willard Frances E School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Memphis Street Academy Charter School
Charter 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Kensington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$74,000 – $89,000
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