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1242 S RUBY ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
2
Beds
1
Baths
918 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
750 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$121,600 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$111,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyPHILADELPHIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Avery D. Harrington SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.5 mi
H
William L. Sayre High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19143These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.62,268
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19,373 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,340
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,747
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

1242 S Ruby St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Kingsessing
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Kingsessing
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Kingsessing

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19143.

Living area918 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 1242 S Ruby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKingsessingPhiladelphia 19143Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than918 ft²5% of homes7% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than750 ft²2% of homes3% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than192598% of homes91% of homes51% of homes

About 1242 S Ruby St

When did 1242 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

1242 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Aug 13, 1974, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1242 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA?

1242 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 918 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 1242 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA built?

1242 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1242 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA?

1242 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Avery D. Harrington School (elementary), rated C; William L. Sayre High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Philadelphia City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1242 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19143?

Among the 23,065 homes in Philadelphia 19143, it is bigger than 7% of them (918 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (750 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 91% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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