2953 Ruth Street

Closed 3/7/25

Last Sold Price

$57,500

3 beds1 bath980 sqft$59/sqft

2953 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Description

Handyman Special/Investor Alert! Are you looking for the next property to add to your portfolio? This 3bedroom, 1 bathroom row has the potential to be a great hold in an area that is experiencing rapid change and appreciation. Property will be delivered vacant, as rental rates average $1100 and higher in this neighborhood for comparable properties. Property being sold as-is. Contact the listing agent for more information.Handyman Special/Investor Alert! Are you looking for the next property to add to your portfolio? This 3bedroom, 1 bathroom row has the potential to be a great hold in an area that is experiencing rapid change and appreciation. Property will be delivered vacant, as rental rates average $1100 and higher in this neighborhood for comparable properties. Property being sold as-is. Contact the listing agent for more information.

LISTING CLOSED: 03/07/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by Nia J. Bradford-Mullins • Realty One Group Restore - Conshohocken
P: (908) 777-0492 niabmullins@gmail.com

Property Details for 2953 Ruth Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

PAPH2433086

Days on Market

Taxes

$569 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Townhouse

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1920

Lot Size

0.02 AC / 667 SF

County

Philadelphia County

Tax ID Number

252551600

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Traditional

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Subdivision

KENSINGTON

Subdivision

KENSINGTON (PHILADELPHIA PA)

Municipality

PHILADELPHIA

Central Air

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

980.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

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Building Information for 2953 Ruth Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 667 SF

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$340 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$292

Property Taxes

$47

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2953 Ruth Street

Location

School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District County ID: 803408593408

SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Middle Or Junior School: JOHN PAUL JONES (PHILADELPHIA PA)
MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19134 (19134)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $40,700

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $32,560
City Town Tax: $250
Land Assessed Value: $8,140
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: O30
Zoning: RSA5
Tax Lot: 110
School Tax: $319
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 980.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 980.00
Total SQFT: 980.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Masonry
Roof: Flat
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8036/0672/8458/803606728458_512_384_WM_CqSGMawxBD7Y-EiE.jpg
Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 13.00 x 51.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 1039192

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)

Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Radiant
Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas Available
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer, Public Septic
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Montgomery County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 2953 Ruth Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 7, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1553484266	$57,500	—
Mar 7, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2433086	$57,500	—
Feb 3, 2025	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PAPH2433086		—
Feb 1, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2433086		—
Jan 30, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2433086	$57,500	—
Feb 20, 1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000627565	$14,900	—
Aug 27, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000627565	$14,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/07/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1553484266	$57,500
03/07/2025	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2433086	$57,500
02/03/2025	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PAPH2433086	—
02/01/2025	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2433086	—
01/30/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2433086	$57,500
02/20/1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000627565	$14,900
08/27/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000627565	$14,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2953 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$13,020Additions$52,080Total$65,100

Tax Record2026$815 ($68 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt980 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt980 SqFtStories2Lot Size667 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN25-2551600

Schools near 2953 Ruth Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Willard Frances E School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	0.1 mi
6/10	Memphis Street Academy Charter School	Charter - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.6 mi
2/10	Kensington High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Widener Memorial School	Public - Choice school	K to 12	3.4 mi
5/10	Middle Years Alternative School	Public - Choice school	5 to 8	5.5 mi
3/10	Philadelphia Learning Academy - South	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	5.1 mi
NR	Liguori Academy	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	NHS School St Annes	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.8 mi
NR	St. Hugh School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Willard Frances E School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	0.1 mi
6/10	Memphis Street Academy Charter School Charter5 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
2/10	Kensington High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
NR	Widener Memorial School PublicK to 12 Choice school	3.4 mi
5/10	Middle Years Alternative School Public5 to 8 Choice school	5.5 mi
3/10	Philadelphia Learning Academy - South Public9 to 12 Nearby school	5.1 mi
NR	Liguori Academy Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	NHS School St Annes PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	St. Hugh School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 2953 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	$57,500	3	1	980	667
2951 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	–	3	1	980	666
2955 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	–	3	1	980	656
2957 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	$65,000	3	1	980	662
2959 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	$45,000	3	1	980	663
2945 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	$54,000	3	1	1,010	–
2943 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	–	3	1	1,010	709
2963 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	$1,400	–	–	–	641
2946 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	$7,000	3	–	1,020	728
2965 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	–	3	1	1,006	679
2942 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	$9,500	2	1	946	728
2948 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	–	–	–	–	791
2950 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	–	–	–	–	737
2952 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	$5,000	3	1	1,156	799
2938 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	–	–	–	–	724
2954 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134	–	–	–	–	749

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