3078 Ruth Street

Closed 11/2/13
Closed 11/2/13
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Last Sold Price
$9,900
3 beds784 sqft$13/sqft
3078 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Description

Bring all offers! Row in Kensington in need of work. Utilities off - bring flashlight. First floor has living, dining and kitchen with exit to the rear yard. Second floor has 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Full basement. There is no seller disclosure, corporate addendum applies and will be generated with an accepted offer. Under the Freddie Mac First Look initiative, this listing is offered to owner occupants and non profit entities the first 15 days on the market. First look expires 08/30/2013. Buyer...Bring all offers! Row in Kensington in need of work. Utilities off - bring flashlight. First floor has living, dining and kitchen with exit to the rear yard. Second floor has 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Full basement. There is no seller disclosure, corporate addendum applies and will be generated with an accepted offer. Under the Freddie Mac First Look initiative, this listing is offered to owner occupants and non profit entities the first 15 days on the market. First look expires 08/30/2013. Buyer pays ALL transfer taxes, certified funds will be needed with an accepted offer. Closing contingent upon recording of the sheriff's deed and clear title.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/02/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Doina Filip • RE/MAX Prime Real Estate
    P: (610) 622-7500 dfilip@rcn.com

Property Details for 3078 Ruth Street

Status
Closed
MLS #
1003555996
Days on Market
41
Taxes
$413 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Townhouse
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
0.02 AC / 700 SF
County
Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number
252566500
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
AirLite
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
KENSINGTON
Subdivision
KENSINGTON (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
XXX
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
784.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Building Information for 3078 Ruth Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 700 SF

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Property Information for 3078 Ruth Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19134 (19134)
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Additional Association Fees: Golf
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Assessed Value: $4,224
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $3,587
  • Land Assessed Value: $637
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Zoning: R10A
  • Tax Lot: 137
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 784.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 14X50
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1039318
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Gas, Radiant
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 3078 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 2, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003555996

$9,900—
Oct 4, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #372036388

$9,900—
Sep 23, 2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003555996

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/02/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003555996

$9,900
10/04/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #372036388

$9,900
09/23/2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003555996

—

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Public Records for 3078 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$15,100Additions$60,400Total$75,500
Tax Record2026$1,029 ($86 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt784 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt784 SqFtStories2Lot Size700 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN25-2566500

Schools near 3078 Ruth Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Willard Frances E School
Public - K to 4
Memphis Street Academy Charter School
Charter - 5 to 8
Kensington High School
Public - 9 to 12
Widener Memorial School
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Willard Frances E School
PublicK to 4

Memphis Street Academy Charter School
Charter5 to 8

Kensington High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 3078 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
$9,900
3
784
700
3076 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
$7,000
3
1
784
700
3080 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
$16,000
2
784
700
3074 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
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3
1
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700
3082 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
$5,000
3
1
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700
3072 Ruth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
$19,900
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