48 Ruth Ave is a 1,297 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on January 18, 2018 for $265,000. Based on Redfin's Phoenixville data, we estimate the home's value is $464,969.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Edward Cummins• Assist.2.Sell Sellers & Buyers Realty
Solid built stone ranch on quiet dead end street in East Pikeland township. Open 1/2 acre lot with large fenced in back yard. Covered front porch and Florida room through sliders off the kitchen. Over sized one car attached garage. Easy living interior features a nice sized living room with beautiful bay window. Hardwood floors under the carpets. Large eat-in kitchen with plenty of counter space and cabinets. Stainless sink, refrigerator and dishwasher. Main floor bathroom with half tile walls, three large bedrooms and hall closet round out the main floor. Walk up attic is open and floored for max storage. The basement includes walk-out bilco door, washer/dryer hook-ups and ready for finishing. Minutes away from main roads, shopping, downtown Phoenixville, Valley Forge and King of Prussia.
TREND #6355235
Sep 4, 2014
Sold
$70,000
$54/sq ft
Mar 26, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 17, 2014
Listed
$89,900
$69/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002847202
Sep 4, 2014
Sold
$70,000
$54/sq ft
Mar 25, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2014
Listed
$89,900
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 3, 1999
Sold
$147,000
$113/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT211446
Aug 23, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 16, 1999
Listed
$147,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 7, 1993
Sold
$126,000
$97/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT457078
May 3, 1993
Listed
$126,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1981
Sold
$54,500
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,043 (+3.9%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2025
$4,855 (+4.7%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2024
$4,637 (+1.0%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2023
$4,590 (+0.7%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2022
$4,558 (+1.4%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2021
$4,496 (+2.2%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2020
$4,398 (+1.9%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2019
$4,314 (+2.1%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2018
$4,226 (+1.2%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2017
$4,174 (+1.0%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2015
$4,132 (+0.7%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2014
$4,102 (+1.2%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2013
$4,053 (+2.0%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2012
$3,972 (+2.3%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2011
$3,884 (+2.2%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2010
$3,801
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
Tax history for 48 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,043 (+3.9%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2025
$4,855 (+4.7%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2024
$4,637 (+1.0%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2023
$4,590 (+0.7%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2022
$4,558 (+1.4%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2021
$4,496 (+2.2%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2020
$4,398 (+1.9%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2019
$4,314 (+2.1%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2018
$4,226 (+1.2%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2017
$4,174 (+1.0%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2015
$4,132 (+0.7%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2014
$4,102 (+1.2%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2013
$4,053 (+2.0%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2012
$3,972 (+2.3%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2011
$3,884 (+2.2%)
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
2010
$3,801
$47,250 + $75,630
$122,880
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2
Community Residential District
The R-2, Community Residential District, is intended primarily to enable the development of stable, well-designed residential neighborhoods with single-family detached dwellings at densities appropriate to the existing pattern of development and the availability of supporting facilities. In general alternative forms of residential use and most non-residential uses are deemed inappropriate within the R-2 District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JAMES REFI
Living Sq. Ft: 1,297
Building Sq. Ft: 1,596
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SS OF E RUTH AVE LOT 5 & DWG
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 299
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,000
Legal Lot Number: 5
School Tax District: PHOENIXVILLE
Municipality Name: EAST PIKELAND TWP
Acres: 0.4591
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY/CABIN
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: EAST PIKELAND TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,297
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Chester County
APN: 2602 00680500
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Phoenixville Early Learning Center
Public K-1 • Assigned • 2.6mi
Phoenixville Area Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
Phoenixville Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$442,000 – $535,000
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