1717 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Property Records

Philadelphia City property record for 1717 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 1,134 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.022 acres (960 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$23,400 (Jun 1978)
APN	`51-2079110`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`51-2079110`
Alternative APNs	`78-3-4770-00` `036S140083` `079110`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,134 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area	960 sqft (0.022 acres)
Lot Dimensions	60 ft deep x 16 ft wide
View / Lot	Average
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Account Number	079110
Street Address	1717 S RUBY ST
City	PHILADELPHIA
State	PA
Zip	19143-5723
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	RSA5
Legal Description	148S WOODLAND AVE
Legal Block	5
Jurisdiction	PHILADELPHIA PA
Township / Civil Division	PHILADELPHIA
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5000
Census Tract	7000

Owner

1717 S Ruby St, a townhouse, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 1978.

Source: Philadelphia City records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 9, 1978 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 9, 1978 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Philadelphia City assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County / Municipality	Philadelphia City
Unified School District	Philadelphia City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2027		$127,500 Land $25,500 Building $102,000	$127,500 Land $25,500 Building $102,000
2025	Additional exemption filed	$106,100	$106,100
2023	Additional exemption filed	$68,000	$68,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1717 S Ruby St.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1717 S Ruby St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,600,000 people · EPA ID PA1510001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
PCs for People Fixed Wireless	100 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20