Philadelphia City property record for 38 S Ruby St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.023 acres (1,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,294 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $634 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| APN | 60-3138200 |
| Primary APN | 60-3138200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,020 sqft (0.023 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 64 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Account Number | 138200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 S RUBY ST |
| City | PHILADELPHIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19139-3323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RSA5 |
| Legal Description | 96S OF LUDLOW ST |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 191 |
| Jurisdiction | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PHILADELPHIA |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7009 |
| Census Tract | 8500 |
38 S Ruby St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Philadelphia City records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 S RUBY ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139-3323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23 / 91 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0054299341 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PHILADELPHIA PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 38 S RUBY ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139-3323 |
| Document Number | 0054278329 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 54278329 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 S RUBY ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139-3323 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 S RUBY ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139-3323 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 S Ruby St was $634.
Source: Philadelphia City assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County / Municipality | Philadelphia City |
| Unified School District | Philadelphia City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $146,200 (+0.62%) Land $29,240 Building $116,960 | $146,200 (+0.62%) Land $29,240 Building $116,960 | |
| 2026 | $634.00 | $145,300 (-) Land $29,060 Building $116,240 | $145,300 (-) Land $29,060 Building $116,240 |
| 2025 | $634.00 Homeowner's exemption | $145,300 | $145,300 |
| 2023 | $1,678.00 | $119,900 Land $23,980 Building $95,920 | $119,900 Land $23,980 Building $95,920 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 38 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.
The area around 38 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,685 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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