1214 S 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 - Photo 1

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$92,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,290 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Investor Special! Large 3-bedroom Philadelphia row home offering great potential and solid area comps. This spacious property features a strong structure and flexible layout, ready for your updates and vision. Perfect for rehab or buy and hold investors looking to add value in a growing area. The home offers a full basement and the potential for modern upgrades throughout. Comparable renovated homes in the area are selling strong, conveniently located near public transportation, shopping, and University City.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1214 S 56th St

General

Sold For: $92,000
Taxes: $1,770 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2544806
Added to Site: 103 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Lower Floor Baths: 1
Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: Basement

Additional Information

Pool: Yes
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Description: Above Ground, Above Ground

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19143 (19143)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Kingsessing
Subdivision: Kingsessing
Cross Streets: Whitby Ave
Driving Directions: 1200 Block of 56 street is between Whitby and Malcom Street

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City
Middle School: Shaw
High School: William Sayer

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: No Septic System
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Other
Architectural Style: Other
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,290
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,290 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,290 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,161
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 77.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $99.22
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $991
City/TownTax: $779
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $126,500
Tax Amount: $1,770
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1290

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 40

Listed and Sold by Crown Homes Real Estate, Towanda D Tucker

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Schools

Schools serving 1214 S 56th St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Longstreth William C School 5700 Willows Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143	K-8	0.2 mi
Bartram John - Main 2401 South 67th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142	9-12	1.5 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1214 S 56th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/07/2025

Sold

$92,000

-28.12%

MLS

10/06/2025

Listed

$127,999

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1214 S 56th St Philadelphia, PA 19143