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$47,730$49 / 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 74How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $45,000 on Oct 10, 2024

2959 RUTH ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
3
Beds
1
Baths
980 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.
663 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

$48K
$35K low$60K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Oct 10, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$480 (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.$94,700 (2027)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,940
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$75,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,700

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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.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.0.01
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Frances E. Willard SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.1 mi
M
Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. JonesB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Kensington High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Philadelphia City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19134These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.33%
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.56,032
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14,831 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,302
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,469
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

2959 Ruth 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 Kensington
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Kensington
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Philadelphia County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Philadelphia County

What homes are worth in Philadelphia 19134

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

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$38K$361K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Philadelphia 19134.

How it measures up in Philadelphia 19134

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Philadelphia 19134.

Estimated value$47,730
CheaperTypical $106,207Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$49
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size663 ft²
SmallerTypical 915 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 2959 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKensingtonPhiladelphia 19134Philadelphia County
Estimated valuepricier than$47,730almost no homes7% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49almost no homes8% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than980 ft²27% of homes33% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than663 ft²15% of homes13% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than192066% of homes64% of homes28% of homes

About 2959 Ruth St

How much is 2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA is $47,730 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $35,302 to $60,158. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA last sell?

2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA last sold on Oct 10, 2024 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA?

2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 980 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA built?

2959 Ruth 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 2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA?

2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA is assigned to Frances E. Willard School (elementary), rated D+; Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. Jones (middle), rated B-; Kensington 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 2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA compare to other homes in Philadelphia 19134?

Among the 21,169 homes in Philadelphia 19134, it is worth more than 7% of them ($47,730 against a typical $106,207), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($49 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 33% of them (980 ft² against a typical 1,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (663 ft² against a typical 915 ft²) and it is newer than 64% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). 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 2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2959 Ruth St, Philadelphia, PA was $480. The county assessed it at $94,700.

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