House report

1338 S Ruby St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,435 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$162K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$188K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
Street view of 1338 S Ruby St
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.

Assessed value
$161,800 2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $188,200 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$131 block $130 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+245% +12%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +16% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,265 1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$15K recorded then · verify current
Times sold
0
$0$100K$200KZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) median$188K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) medianAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspection

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record55 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitCity Demolition
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationID STRUCTURE
  7. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  9. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. TeardownDemolished
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  21. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  22. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
  23. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES
  24. L&I violationHANDRAILS & GUARDS
  25. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  26. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  30. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  34. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. InspectionBRU INSP
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  40. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. InspectionBRU INSP
  46. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  47. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  48. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  49. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  50. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  51. InspectionBRU INSP
  52. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  53. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  54. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  55. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: 11 open L&I violations · $15K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $13K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$2,265/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $161,800 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $188,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 511251800
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $0 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$15,229.80 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 1999–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$5,443.82 principal$7,649.31 interest$529.81 penalty$1,606.86 other charges
19years recorded 1999–2021tax periods 2019-12-10last payment in snapshot Noactionable flag Yespayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $68,400 total assessment, $68,400 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $12,553.06 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

1999$232.77 total · $0.00 principal · $179.22 interest · $11.08 penalty2000$617.74 total · $0.00 principal · $532.59 interest · $28.95 penalty2001$767.52 total · $122.64 principal · $551.41 interest · $28.95 penalty2002$1,049.28 total · $413.60 principal · $527.34 interest · $28.95 penalty2003$1,009.82 total · $413.60 principal · $490.11 interest · $28.95 penalty2004$970.37 total · $413.60 principal · $452.89 interest · $28.95 penalty2005$930.91 total · $413.60 principal · $415.67 interest · $28.95 penalty2006$891.45 total · $413.60 principal · $378.44 interest · $28.95 penalty2007$852.00 total · $413.60 principal · $341.22 interest · $28.95 penalty2009$828.35 total · $444.00 principal · $286.38 interest · $31.08 penalty2010$785.99 total · $444.00 principal · $246.42 interest · $31.08 penalty2011$815.16 total · $487.96 principal · $226.90 interest · $34.16 penalty2012$797.40 total · $506.76 principal · $190.03 interest · $35.47 penalty2013$775.23 total · $524.98 principal · $149.62 interest · $36.75 penalty2014$1,015.56 total · $688.83 principal · $134.33 interest · $48.22 penalty2016$213.51 total · $111.92 principal · $1.68 interest · $1.12 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,435 sqft livable area
Lot
1,568 sqft
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

1300 block of S Ruby St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 27, 2026.

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 53 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-019267 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitCity Demolition

    Permit DP-2026-000351 · Completed

    Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-019267. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 1336 S. Ruby. Continue side alley chain link fence with gate to front. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2026-004209 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-019267 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-019267 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  6. ViolationID STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2026-019267 · Violation VI-2026-012094 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2026-019267 · Violation VI-2026-012095 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  8. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2026-019267 · Violation VI-2026-012096 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2026-019267 · Violation VI-2026-012097 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-019267 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  11. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2026-003524 · Violation VI-2026-002220 · Code PM15-301 · OPEN

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2026-003524 · Violation VI-2026-002221 · Code PM15-302.1 · OPEN

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2026-003524 · Violation VI-2026-002222 · Code PM15-302.4 · OPEN

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-061295 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-003524 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-061295 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-061295 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  18. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2024-061295 · Violation VI-2024-048606 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-061295 · Violation VI-2024-048607 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2024-061295 · Violation VI-2024-048608 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

    Case CF-2024-061295 · Violation VI-2024-048609 · Code PM15-304.2 · OPEN

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES

    Case CF-2024-061295 · Violation VI-2024-048610 · Code PM15-304.10 · OPEN

  23. ViolationHANDRAILS & GUARDS

    Case CF-2024-061295 · Violation VI-2024-048611 · Code PM15-307 · OPEN

  24. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2024-061295 · Violation VI-2024-048612 · Code PM15-901.1 · OPEN

  25. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-061295 · Violation VI-2024-048613 · Code 9-3905 · OPEN

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-061295 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 292536 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 312002 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  29. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 312002 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 312002 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  31. ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

    Case 312002 · Violation 2606855 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  32. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 312002 · Violation 2606854 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 315733 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 187853 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 312002 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 312002 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  37. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 65647 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  38. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 65647 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 65647 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 65647 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 65647 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 65647 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  43. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 187853 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  44. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 187853 · Violation 1235847 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  45. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 187853 · Violation 1235846 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  46. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 187853 · Violation 1235845 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  47. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 187853 · Violation 1235848 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  48. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 187853 · Violation 1235849 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  49. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 187853 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 125926 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 65647 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  52. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 65647 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  53. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 65647 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 10:21 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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