$138,000
245 N••••• Ruby St (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Philadelphia, PA 19139
Property Description
TWO VACANT UNITS. ONE GREAT OPPORTUNITY. PRICED TO SELL! Looking for an investment property in West Philadelphia with income potential and flexibility? **245 N Ruby Street** deserves a closer look! This two-unit property, updated in 2020, offers an opportunity to generate rental income, live in one unit while renting the other, or expand your real estate portfolio. Both units are VACANT giving the next owner the flexibility to put their plans into action without existing tenants. The property features two separate living units: - Unit 1: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom - Unit 2: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Based on current market estimates, Unit 1 could potentially rent for $950-$100 per month, while Unit 2 could bring in $1,200-$1,450 per month. That's a combined potential rental income of approximately $2,150-$2,550 per month**, subject to market conditions. IMPORTANT ZONING INFORMATION: The property is zoned RSA-5, with historical L&I records and prior two-unit rental licensing supporting an established/grandfathered two-family use. Buyers are responsible for independently verifying permitted use, zoning status, and rental licensing with the City of Philadelphia. Eligible buyers may also qualify for down payment assistance programs, subject to program requirements and lender approval. THIS PROPERTY IS A SHORT SALE AND IS PRICED TO SELL! Sale is subject to applicable short-sale approval requirements. Buyer is responsible for all transfer taxes. Two vacant units, flexible ownership options, and rental income potential make this a property worth exploring. **Schedule your private showing today and see the possibilities at 245 N Ruby Street!**
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Multi Family
- Status
- Active
- Listed
- Apr 7, 2026
- Price per Sq Ft
- $121/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 19139
- Parking
- On Street
- Heating
- Baseboard Electric
- Construction
- Masonry
- Property Tax (2026)
- $1,041/yr
- Assessed Value
- $74,400
- Last Sold
- $42,000 · Oct 21, 2019
- Neighborhood
- Haddington
- County
- Philadelphia
- School District
- The School District of Philadelphia
Features & Amenities
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.017562
- Lot Size Square Feet: 765
Multi-Unit Info
- Number of Units: 2
- Number of 1 Bedroom Units: 1
- Number of 2 Bedroom Units: 1
- Number of 3 Bedroom Units: 0
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: On Street
School Information
- School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating: Yes
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 1041
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Disclaimer: ShortSale
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Neighborhood: HADDINGTON
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1412
- Subdivision: HADDINGTON
- Township: PHILADELPHIA
- Property Subtype: Duplex
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1140
- Year Built: 1920
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1140
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Property Age: 106
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Total Area Sqft: 1140
Location
Lat 39.96449 · Lng -75.22706