1255 S Ruby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143Asking Price of: $134,900

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Opportunity awaits at 1255 S Ruby Street in Philadelphia's growing Kingsessing neighborhood. This partially renovated property has been redesigned from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom home, including a first-floor bedroom. Improvements already completed include interior demolition, framing, new second-floor bathroom plumbing, a new bathtub and drain lines, and an expanded basement stair opening. The spacious basement offers excellent potential for additional finished living space. Additional features include an enclosed front porch, concrete front yard, and concrete rear yard. Conveniently located near University City, UPenn, Drexel University, major hospitals, public transportation, shopping, dining, parks, and Center City Philadelphia. Ideal for investors, contractors, or owner-occupants looking to add value in a rapidly developing area. Easy to show. Seller is a licensed Pennsylvania real estate agent. Terms negotiable.

Property Details

Address: 1255 S Ruby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Bedrooms: 1
Size: 918 square feet
Type: Traditional
Subdivision: KINGSESSING
Area: PHILADELPHIA
School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
MLS ID: PAPH2453008
Status: ACTIVE

Property School Information

School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Property Features

Taxes: $1,566
Basement: Yes
Roof Type: Flat
Exterior: Masonry
Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
Lot Dimensions: 0.02 Acre(S)
Heating: Radiator
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Year Built: 1925
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Stories: 2.0
Number of Rooms: 7
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Rooms: Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen,Basement,Breakfast Room,Bedroom 1,Bonus Room
Basement: Full,Unfinished
SQFT Total Finished: 918
SQFT Above Finished: 918

Property information as of Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM America/New_York

Listed By

Agency Name: KW Empower
Agency Phone: 2156273500

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Agency Title: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Agency Phone: +18003833535

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