Investor special. 3bd & 1bath home in Kensington section. This property is in need of repair secondary to vandalization of heating unit. Short distance to Market-Frankford EL train & multiple bus routes. Good strong home for someone willing to put the sweat equity in. Reach out for further questions or concerns you may have.
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
786 sq ftLot Size
$88Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Hernan Alvarado• Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Misael Santiago
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3125 Ruth St
Date
Event
Price
SHOWMOJO #2
Mar 20, 2026
Rental Removed
$1,300
$1/sq ft
Feb 25, 2026
Price Changed
$1,300
$1/sq ft
Dec 30, 2025
Price Changed
$1,350
$1/sq ft
Nov 20, 2025
Price Changed
$1,400
$1/sq ft
Nov 3, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,450
$1/sq ft
APPFOLIO #1
Nov 2, 2025
Rental Removed
$1,450
$1/sq ft
Nov 1, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,450
$1/sq ft
BRIGHTMLS #PAPH2546080
Oct 31, 2025
Rental Removed
$1,450
$1/sq ft
Oct 24, 2025
Price Changed
$1,450
$1/sq ft
Oct 9, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,500
$1/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2459572
May 29, 2025
Sold
$60,000
$57/sq ft
Mar 28, 2025
Pending
—
Mar 22, 2025
Listed
$69,000
$66/sq ft
Mar 19, 2025
Coming Soon
$69,000
$66/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2395924
Dec 16, 2024
Sold
$42,000
$40/sq ft
Dec 3, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 28, 2024
Contingent
—
Oct 9, 2024
Price Changed
$44,900
$43/sq ft
Sep 12, 2024
Listed
$49,900
$48/sq ft
+13
Two story, 3 bedroom, row home conveniently located just off of Kensington Ave, close to Allegheny Ave and public transportation. First floor living room/dining room with tile floor plus eat in kitchen. Three bedrooms plus full bath on the 2nd floor. Nice sized full basement plus rear yard. Affordable starter home for owner occupant buyers or excellent rental potential for all investors.
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
56 ft.
Lot size
786 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,048
Year built
1925
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
252555200
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 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: $69,040
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: 14.00 x 56.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $17,260
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,048
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $531
School Tax: $676
Tax Assessed Value: $86,300
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,208
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Radiant
Hot Water: Other
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,048
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 786 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 252555200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Willard Frances E School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Memphis Street Academy Charter School
Charter 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Kensington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
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
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.
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Estimated sale price
$88,000 – $106,000
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