1255 S RUBY ST Philadelphia, PA 19143
1 Bed
918 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 918 sqft
Price per Sqft $152
Subdivision Kingsessing
MLS Listing ID PAPH2453008
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 918
Year Built 1925
Annual Tax Amount $1,566
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 750 Sqft
Acres 0.02
Lot Dimensions 15.00 x 50.00
Property Sub-Type End of Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Value-Add Investment Opportunity Near University City
Located just minutes from University City and University of Pennsylvania, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in the Kingsessing neighborhood offers an excellent value-add opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to renovate and build equity.
Renovation work has already begun, with substantial preparation completed—making this an ideal finish-and-profit project with strong rental or resale potential. The property's proximity to major universities, employment centers, and transportation routes supports consistent long-term housing demand.
Work Already Completed
Full basement parged, plastered, painted, and cleaned
Ceiling tiles replaced with freshly painted tracks
Carpets and blinds removed for renovation prep
Heating system installed with a newer hot water tank
New stove installed (2022)
Remaining Improvements
The next owner can complete the project by:
Installing a kitchen and refrigerator
Adding new flooring
Completing interior paint
Updating or refinishing the existing tub and surround
This straightforward renovation makes the property ideal for:
Fix-and-flip investors
Buy-and-hold rental investors
Owner-occupants completing a live-in renovation
Additional Features
Enclosed front porch
Concrete front yard
Concrete rear yard
Easy to show
The seller is a licensed real estate agent and open to negotiation.
This is a great opportunity to acquire a property in a location with strong growth potential near University City.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19143 (19143)
Zoning RSA5
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Bonus Room
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling None
Fireplace N
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Water Access N
Roof Type Flat
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Story 2
Foundation Brick/Mortar, Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 918
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 511243800
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 918
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA, FHA 203(k)
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA, FHA 203(k)
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA,FHA 203(k)
Special Listing Condition Standard
