1108 S  Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
OFF MARKET

$163,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 960 sqft

1108 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Kingesessing
Est. Refi. Payment $1,052/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 6, 2020 for $69,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$163K
Since last month
$0 (0%)
Since last year
Decreased$4K (-2.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$95K (+138.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +452% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$164K
August 2026$163K
July 2026$164K
June 2026$166K
May 2026$168K
April 2026$163K
March 2026$166K
February 2026$162K
January 2026$166K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.10
Townhouse
$65,000
05/27/26
3
1
852
0.12
Townhouse
$165,000
08/13/26
3
2
852
0.28
Townhouse
$65,000
02/20/26
3
1.5
1,304
0.10
Townhouse
$154,000
04/09/26
3
1.5
1,166
0.08
Townhouse
$81,000
06/22/26
3
1
1,180
0.10
Townhouse
$82,500
11/06/25
3
1
1,140
0.14
Townhouse
$46,500
02/12/26
3
1
1,032
0.42
Townhouse
$80,000
06/05/26
3
1.5
990
0.17
Townhouse
$80,000
03/18/26
3
1
990
0.26
Townhouse
$68,000
09/19/25
3
1.5
1,359

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.02
$151,700
3
1
960
Off Market
0.01
$142,000
3
1
1,128
Recently Sold
0.03
$195,900
3
1.5
960
Off Market
0.04
$175,300
3
1
960
Off Market
0.06
$209,100
3
1
1,140
Off Market
0.06
$329,100
3
2.5
1,826
Off Market
0.06
$123,800
3
1
960
Off Market
0.07
$144,700
3
1
960
Off Market
0.06
$201,100
3
1.5
960
Off Market
0.07
$211,900
3
1.5
1,056
Off Market
0.07
$265,000
3
2.5
1,320
Recently Sold
0.07
$258,900
3
2.5
1,708
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1925
960 sqft
$170/sqft

About this House

Equity full property in West Philadelphia. 1108 s Ruby is a well maintained home that needs some renovation, but livable and could be great for an owner occupant and/or investment. Original hardwood floors under the carpet, enclosed front porch sun room, partially finished basement with high ceilings, storage and nice extra space. Galley kitchen, formal dining room, large living room and plenty of large windows. The bedrooms are all good size, front facing large master bedroom and good closet space. Comps on the block are solid with renovations sold over $150,000 and rents over 1,000/mo for similar properties. Sold in as is where is condition. Worth a look! 2021-09-07
1108 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 960 sqft townhouse in Kingesessing, built in 1925. It last sold for $69,000 on Jul 6, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $163,200, with a rent estimate of $1,768/month.

Home Details for 1108 S Ruby St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Brick

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 871 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 10, 2023
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
ListingRemoved
Sep 7, 2021
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PAPH878464
Pending
$85,000
Sep 2, 2021
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
ListingRemoved
May 14, 2021
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PAPH878464
Pending
$85,000
Jan 13, 2021
Source: Bright MLS
ListingRemoved

Market trends in Philadelphia

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$272K
$11.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.5%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$210
$8
MoM
Available listings
5878
66
MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Kingesessing

At least 307 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say car is needed

  • 62 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say there are community events

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 44 % Say parking is easy

  • 36 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 26 % Say it's quiet

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Laquita James
    "Parents want their child to just grow up and be safe!! The area I live in has a nice amount of parks where the children can go and play at"
  • Rome Life
    "My neighborhood has great access to public and private transportation. Only downfall is most homes have street parking only. "
  • Genevieve
    "Fireworks every night in the summer, lots of pitbulls whose owners donโ€™t control them, no green space or dog parks to give exercise"
  • Philreid12
    "There are a lot of young people in the community and not all have good intentions but for the most part itโ€™s a nice place to live "
  • Trulia User
    "The parks the views and neighborhoods is a great place to live. Theyโ€™re are some many things and place to go see "
  • Trulia User
    "Neighbors look out for each other and the community. I loved living in this neighborhood and would return without reservation."
  • Trulia User
    "I know a family that lived there for years & when I visit it seems ok neighborhood o know that there are schools are near by"
  • Trulia User
    "There's a great Independent, Democraticly operated school in walking distance. my child attends and it's great for out family!"
  • Trulia User
    "This part of the neighborhood is ok, but other parts your dodging bullets. Itโ€™s pretty quiet for the most part until it gets warm and then they bring out the dirt bikes. But for the most part people mind their business and my neighbors are cool"
  • Trulia User
    "Idk I donโ€™t have a dog so I canโ€™t answer for dog owners. I do know there is tons of dog poop everywhere "
  • Trulia User
    "N/A the park closes at 10pm and you can also have access the steam from the parks. The trails are also very beautiful. "
  • Trulia User
    "It looks pretty in the winter time but the summer you Everything itโ€™s a lot of parks but itโ€™s a lot of dealers in those parks to its travel everywhere you go even if you try to go out of the city"
  • Trulia User
    "we have neighborhood good ,we dont't have no problรจme Witherspoon her neighborhood ,we have neighborhood school good "
  • NikkiCrenshaw
    "dogs seem welcome but there is no dog parks around here.And you should curb your dog but people don't"
  • LAUREN S.
    "some blocks are tragically blighted, others are like Cedar Park, others are like Elmwood Park & some are more like Cobbs Creek. A lot of blocks are run down & bleak looking & some are nice . It's a mixture of gritty urban decay, tragic, industrial, and standard urban work class pre-war. There's parks & lots of trolleys & cheap grocery stores in the cut. It's a mixed vibe "
  • Jade R.
    "Block parties, birthdays & reunions, politics, bars & cookouts make the neighborhood special & fun & loving!"
  • NikkiCrenshaw
    "There is great public transportation and only 20 minutes away from center city.Parking is slim to none on my block"
  • NikkiCrenshaw
    "on my block we have neighborly cook outs.They have a big community concerts at the recreation centers"
  • Genevieve
    "The row homes were all built from the same blueprint, but they all have their own character. The neighbours seem to look out for each other. The children play, and the adults have cookouts. It really feels like home. "
  • T.w
    "Great access to trolley and buses. 13 Trolley is 2 blocks over and a few buses G and 52 run not too far away"
  • Sam T.
    "There are trolley stops located throughout the neighborhood that make accessing Center City fairly easy. It usually takes 25-30 minutes to reach City Hall. They can be quite crowded during rush hour, however."
  • Genevieve
    "All the fellow dog owners are very friendly when you meet them on the street or in the park. Itโ€™s a nice way to get to talking with your neighbours. "
  • Sonyarriggs
    "The trash thatโ€™s always on the ground, along with people not being considerate of their pets as well. The wouldnโ€™t like it."
  • Stephanmatthews49
    "I drive and rarely have to get on public transportation . But there is bus and trolley transportation "
  • Michaelhenderson1966.mh
    "Don't come here bad bad bad always bad around here.they are horrible no manners always fighting ,shooting Robbing."
  • Rashita H.
    "Very Bad!! Not safe!! Dangerous in the morning evening and night. Too scared to go to the store at night I donโ€™t let my son play outside itโ€™s Deers in my neighborhood wiled raccoons and possums a lot of drugs activities itโ€™s a lot of shooting poor housing not enough opportunities not enough areas for little kids to playing are closest stores have poor food not enough supermarkets with health food choices my son do not go to school in this neighborhood I neighborhood is scary itโ€™s bad itโ€™s not safe in the house and rent is sky high in this neighborhood you canโ€™t never get a parking itโ€™s a lot of abandoning cars There is taking up a lot of parking spaces"
  • Liz W.
    "Great commute. There are 2 buses and 2 trolleys around here. The commute here is good. You have a quick access to center city"
  • Elisa R.
    "There are a few people in the neighborhood who tend to walk their dogs without a leash. Some dogs are not even trained properly."
  • Vrajis53
    "There used to be a special neighborhood. neighbors were neighborly, they look out for one another, clean the streets together, share special dish of food, a d nosey, which worked in out neighborhood. Some neighbors are watching everything and keep you abreast as to what going on. Now, the young people don't care or just ignorant about family cultures because too many broken families, babies raising babies and they are just a lost generation to care about any neighborhood. "
  • Alea B.
    "Not a neighborhood I would want to raise my family in. Wasnโ€™t as bad when I was growing up but some families that have moved here since have diminished the value of the neighborhood "
  • Doreenaevans
    "I had very very good neighbors. All the stores were open and the community cared about where they lived. not today there are very few"
  • Tiaya25
    "I don't feel like writing nothing about this neighborhood it's okay just a lot of shooting but it's okay"
  • Eric S.
    "Wrong area to move in and raise a family... Too much ignorance and disrespectful ppl. It's affordable but can be annoying as well."
  • Jibriylscott
    "events st myers playground concerts at the park restaurants PEOPLE kno each other..........................."
  • Www-hana2wi
    "Iโ€™ve lived in this neighborhood for 4 years. I havenโ€™t run into any issues since living here and most of the neighbors are very welcoming "
  • Dawsondinea2
    "Nothing, we donโ€™t have community events in this neighborhood that I know about, everyone is pretty much stays to their self until the 4 of July. Then they have a block party and everyone comes out and enjoy their self with music , food, dancing. The kids have the moon bounce and they ride their bikes and dance, run. And play, thatโ€™s rrslly the only thing we do in my neighborhood "
  • Denise W.
    "I described this neighborhood is mysterious a lot of crackheads to me abandoned houses this neighbor has its ups and downs I see it coming up some they're doing a lot of remodeling homes around so for low income people for a Section 8 goes but you got to be very careful what you rent because you might rent you a an apartment full of mices rodents I see a lot of possums and raccoons so on that note you have to judge it for yourself come live here you'll find out๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’โœŒโœŒโœŒ"
  • Sharedthoughts3@gmail
    "I live here all my live the neighborhood has changed a lot here at time itโ€™s crime and crazy stuff happens.. But knowing I just be careful and watch my whereabouts.. "
  • Angelica M.
    "I've lived in this area going on two years and I absolutely love it, no one bothers and everyone on the block super nice and to them selves."

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Frequently asked questions about 1108 S Ruby St

  • What is 1108 S Ruby St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1108 S Ruby St in Philadelphia, PA is $163,200.
  • What is the price history for 1108 S Ruby St?
    1108 S Ruby St in Philadelphia, PA last sold for $69,000 in July 2020.
  • Is Philadelphia a buyer's or seller's market?
    Philadelphia is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Philadelphia?
    The median sale price in Philadelphia is $272K. That is up $11.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 1108 S Ruby St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1108 S Ruby St in Philadelphia, PA has air conditioning.

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