Located on a quiet residential block in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 918 square feet of opportunity for investors, rehabbers, or builders. The property is in distressed condition (fire damange - first floor) and being sold strictly As-Is. Whether you're looking to renovate and rent, flip, or explore new construction, this location is primed for growth. New builds in the area are approaching $300K, and the neighborhood is seeing rapid development and increased demand—making this a smart long-term play. Close to public transportation, shopping, schools, Cobbs Creek Park, Bartram’s Garden, and The Free Library of Philadelphia, this location combines convenience with strong upside potential. Buyer responsible for Use & Occupancy (U&O) requirements. Cash or hard money only. Showings require signed hold harmless agreement.
Listed by Terry Upshur
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License #RS339817
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Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
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2155306929
Last updated September 08, 2025
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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2472622
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodKingsessing
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Days on Prevu141
Taxes$1,566/year
Size918 sqft
Price per sqft$71
Location
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Listing History
09/08/2025
Price Decreased
$65,000
07/16/2025
Status changed to Active
$70,000
05/16/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$70,000
04/28/2025
Status changed to Active
$70,000
04/28/2025
Status changed to Pending
$70,000
04/24/2025
Price Decreased
$70,000
04/21/2025
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$75,000
Property Details for 1212 S Ruby Street
Exterior
Construction
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1925
Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction Materials: Masonry
Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterfront: No
Measurements
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Size Acres: 0.02
Lot Size Dimensions: 15
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 750
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Tax Annual Amount: $1,566.00
Tax Year: 2024
Interior
Features
Fireplace: No
Measurements
Living Area: 918
Living Area Source: Assessor
Rooms
Has Basement: No
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 4
Other
General
Senior Community: No
Location
Subdivision Name: KINGSESSING
Tax Lot: 2029
Parking
Parking
Garage: No
Utilities
Equipment
Heating: Other
Has Heating: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
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