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$16,440$13 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 55How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $44,999 on Jan 13, 2022

20 S RUBY ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,280 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.
1,020 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$16K
$9K low$24K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$44,999 · Jan 13, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.274%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$45,000
FATEMA RAZA · P · recorded Jan 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$353 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$26,400 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,400

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

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Global Leadership Academy Southwest at HueyC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
William L. Sayre High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19139These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,811
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20,838 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,977
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,361
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

20 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Philadelphia 19139
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Philadelphia 19139
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Philadelphia 19139

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19139

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$54K$436K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Philadelphia 19139.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19139

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19139.

Estimated value$16,440
CheaperTypical $123,621Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$13
CheaperTypical $99Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 20 S Ruby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhiladelphia 19139Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$16,440almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,280 ft²52% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,020 ft²37% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than192020% of homes29% of homes

About 20 S Ruby St

How much is 20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA is $16,440 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $9,042 to $23,838. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Jan 13, 2022 for $44,999, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA?

20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,280 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA built?

20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA?

20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Global Leadership Academy Southwest at Huey (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 20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19139?

Among the 14,334 homes in Philadelphia 19139, it is worth more than almost none of them ($16,440 against a typical $123,621), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($13 against a typical $99), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,280 ft² against a typical 1,272 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 20% of them (1920 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Philadelphia County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 20 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA was $353. The county assessed it at $26,400.

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