Welcome to 2209 Ruffner St! An excellent turn-key investment or starter home opportunity in Philadelphias Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood! This classic 2-story brick rowhouse features a functional, straight-through layout offering over 930 square feet of optimized living space, an unfinished basement perfect for extra storage, and a low-maintenance rear yard. Exceptionally positioned for a strong buy-and-hold strategy, the property offers highly competitive cash flow potential with an estimated market rent of $1,450 per month, making it an ideal fit for portfolio growth. Located with excellent transit convenience just minutes from the Roosevelt Expressway (US-1), Broad Street, and local medical hubs, this property provides effortless commuting across the city and represents a strategic, high-yield addition to any investor's real estate portfolio.
- PA
- Philadelphia
- 19140
- 2209 Ruffner St
- MLS# PAPH2627104
- Date Listed05/29/2026
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.02 acres (755 sq. ft)
- Subdivision NICETOWN-TIOGA
- County Philadelphia
- Year Built 1930
- Square Feet 930 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $128.92
Interior Features
- Cooling Window Unit(s)
- Heating Baseboard - Electric
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.02
- Lot Size SQFT 755.00
- Lot Features -
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $1,135
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3119 N Judson St | Listing | 2 | 3 | Jul 07, 2026 | $187,500 | Mar 21, 2024 | $117,410 |
| 1921 W Allegheny Ave | Listing | 3 | 1 | Jul 07, 2026 | $109,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $72,169 |
| 2850 N Stillman St | 3 | 1 | Jul 07, 2026 | $145,100 | Aug 16, 2026 | - |
| 3849 N Smedley St | Listing | 3 | 1 | Jul 07, 2026 | $55,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $229,939 |
| 4806 Morris St | Listing | 4 | 3 | Jul 07, 2026 | $269,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $405,027 |
| 2047 Bellevue St | 3 | 2 | Jul 07, 2026 | $144,998 | Aug 16, 2026 | - |
| 3139 N 26th St | Listing | 3 | 1 | Jul 07, 2026 | $140,000 | Nov 20, 2023 | $158,583 |
| 2018 Rowan St | Listing | 3 | 2 | Jul 07, 2026 | $135,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $202,166 |
| 3116 N 29th St | Listing | 2 | 1 | Jul 07, 2026 | $109,990 | Apr 09, 2021 | $79,280 |
| 3029 N Stillman St | Listing | 3 | 1 | Jul 07, 2026 | $55,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $70,632 |
Local Neighborhood Highlights for 19140
Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Philadelphia, PA area.
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,656 | 1,615,184 | 1,615,198 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 17,630 | 12,045 | 12,045 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 36.9 | 36.9 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $26,266 | $50,724 | $50,724 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $13,602 | $30,201 | $30,201 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 24.5°F | 24.5°F | 24.5°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86.8°F | 86.8°F | 86.8°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.95" | 45.95" | 45.95" | 38" |
66/100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score ®
68/100
Good Transit
Transit Score ®
45/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. Many nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
Transit Summary
20 nearby routes: 18 bus, 2 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 70/100, Transit Score: 62/100, Bike Score: 62/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 2209 Ruffner St
Source: Realty.com
2209 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 in NICETOWN-TIOGA, Philadelphia, PA 19140 is a single family listed at $119,900. Highlights include 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 930 sq. ft., built in 1930, 0.02 acre lot, $129 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 36 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.
Realty.com has 36 photos of 2209 Ruffner St.
Our records indicate that 2209 Ruffner St was built in 1930.
The full address for this home is 2209 Ruffner St, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
2209 Ruffner St has been listed on Realty.com since Fri May 29, 2026
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. Many nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 70/100, Transit Score: 62/100, Bike Score: 62/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 2209 Ruffner St. EDWARD T STEEL (Grades: K - 5), Universal Vare Charter School (Grades: 5 - 8), Frankford High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Springer Realty Group
(tel: 484-498-4000)
Listing agent:
Gregory Martire
(tel: 484-997-8068)
(#3119829)
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