For Sale

$165,000

838 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

4Beds
1Bath
1458SqFt

4Beds
1Bath
1458SqFt

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1925
Price per Sqft
$113
On highrises
2 Days

Property Details

Welcome to this classic straight thru townhouse, featuring 4 bedrooms high ceiling and original accents. This 1458 sqft is a great starter home for a large family. The property has well maintain utility service and rear yard, great for family barbeque. Close to public transportation, shopping center, within walking distance to Baltimore Ave Bars and Restaurants. Property is great for investor or owner occupied. Rental income will exceed the mortgage payment or pay below the rental rate for the area. Property is currently occupied we will need 24 hrs notice for all showings.

Property Features

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom 1 Level: Upper 2

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features: Radiator
Heating: Yes

Land Info

Lot Size Acres: 0.03
Lot Size Square Feet: 1253

Garage and Parking

Parking Features: On Street

Homeowners Association

Association: No
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Senior Community: No

School Information

School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY

Other Property Info

Annual Tax Amount: 2178
Source Listing Status: Active
County: PHILADELPHIA
Disclaimer: Standard
Ownership: Fee Simple
Source Property Type: Residential
Property Subtype: townhouse
Source Neighborhood: COBBS CREEK
Postal Code Plus 4: 2828
Subdivision: COBBS CREEK
Township: PHILADELPHIA

Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 1458
Year Built: 1925
Above Grade Finished Area: 1458
BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
Construction Materials: Masonry
Levels: 2
Property Age: 100
Levels or Stories: 2
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Total Area Sqft: 1458
Architectural Style: Straight Thru

Accessibility Features

Doors - Swing In
32"+ wide Doors
Doors - Lever Handle(s)

Property History

Property Price

Date	Event	Price	Price/Sq Ft	Source
08/18/2025	Listed	$165,000	$113	BrightMLS
01/13/2024	Listing removed	-	-	BrightMLS
12/08/2023	Price Changed	$159,000	$109	BrightMLS
11/08/2023	Price Changed	$159,900	$110	BrightMLS
10/10/2023	Price Changed	$169,900	$117	BrightMLS
09/12/2023	Price Changed	$174,900	$120	BrightMLS
08/30/2023	Price Changed	$178,900	$123	BrightMLS

Property Tax

Year	Taxes	Land	added to	Additions	equals	Total assessments
2025	$2,178	$31,120	+	$124,480	=	$155,600
2024	$1,742	$24,900	+	$99,600	=	$124,500
2023	$1,742	$24,900	+	$99,600	=	$124,500
2022	$1,150	$12,330	+	$69,870	=	$82,200
2021	$1,150	$12,330	+	$69,870	=	$82,200
2020	$1,150	$12,330	+	$69,870	=	$82,200
2019	$1,108	$11,880	+	$67,320	=	$79,200

Neighborhood

Environmental Risk

Nearby Home Values

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5333 Willows Ave	$240K	3	2	1200	1307
5643 Osage Ave	$190K	3	2	1050	871
5846 Carpenter St	$154.9K	3	1	1028	871
1015 S Frazier St	$210K	3	2	992	871
5141 Walton Ave	$455K	3	4	1570	1307
5722 Florence Ave	$144.9K	3	2	1344	1742

This listing is presented by Christopher Herbert

Presented by:
Christopher Herbert

This listing is presented by RE MAX Affiliates

Broker Location:

Philadelphia

Data Source:

BrightMLS

Source's Property ID:

PAPH2528608

Data Source Copyright:

$165,000

838 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143