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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $50,000 on Oct 10, 2023

2253 RUFFNER ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
2
Beds
1
Baths
870 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.
996 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Oct 10, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,373 (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.$62,200 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.34 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
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
Mastery Charter School at ClevelandD-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Mastery Charter School at GratzD-
High · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Mastery Charter School-Cleveland Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19140These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,376
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,879 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32,061
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$46,346
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%

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How this home compares

2253 Ruffner 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 94% of homes in Tioga
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Tioga

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19140

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19140.

Living area870 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,186 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size996 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,045 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 2253 Ruffner St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTiogaPhiladelphia 19140Philadelphia County
Living areabigger than870 ft²6% of homes10% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than996 ft²21% of homes43% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than193054% of homes54% of homes55% of homes

About 2253 Ruffner St

When did 2253 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

2253 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Oct 10, 2023 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2253 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA?

2253 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 870 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 2253 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA built?

2253 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2253 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA?

2253 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Mastery Charter School at Cleveland (elementary), rated D-; Mastery Charter School at Gratz (high), rated D-. All sit in Mastery Charter School-Cleveland Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2253 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19140?

Among the 18,347 homes in Philadelphia 19140, it is bigger than 10% of them (870 ft² against a typical 1,186 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (996 ft² against a typical 1,045 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1930 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2253 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2253 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA was $1,373. The county assessed it at $62,200.

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