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Property Description
Huge, fully Renovated Duplex in Carroll Park - Ideal for House Hackers & Investors! Welcome to 1234 N 55th Street, a totally gut renovated duplex offering an outstanding opportunity for both owner-occupants and savvy investors. Whether you're looking to offset your mortgage by living in one unit and renting the other or add a strong cash-flowing asset to your portfolio, this property delivers flexibility and income potential. The building features two spacious apartments: Unit 1: 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom Unit 2: 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms Both units have been thoughtfully renovated with modern finishes, new kitchens and bathrooms, contemporary flooring, new mechanical systems including separate HVAC and in unit laundry, providing a turnkey investment with minimal upfront work required. Located in a Group 3 PHA zip code. The payment standard for this zip code has potential rents of $2010 for 2 Bedrooms and $2690 for 4 bedrooms. This property may offer attractive rental income potential for investors seeking to work with the Philadelphia section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The property has already been inspected by PHA and certified Excellent. Conveniently situated near public transportation, shopping, schools, parks, and major commuter routes, this duplex offers easy access to everything Philadelphia has to offer. Whether you're an investor looking for strong rental income or a house hacker seeking a smart path to homeownership, 1234 N 55th Street is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1234 N 55th St
General
- Sold For: $245,000
- Taxes: $2,630 (2027)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2644382
- Added to Site: 103 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease Info: None
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19131 (19131)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: CARROLL PARK
- Cross Streets: Girard
- Driving Directions: turn north from Girard
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 1,889
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,889 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,889 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,575
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 105.00
- Zoning: RM1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $182.64
- Assessment Year: 2027
- School Tax: $1,422
- City/TownTax: $1,117
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $187,900
- Tax Amount: $2,630
- Tax Year: 2027
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1889
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All appliances
- Lot Number: 182
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Eric Prine
Sold by HomeSmart Realty Advisors, Stephanie M Cooke
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Schools
Schools serving 1234 N 55th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Heston Edward School 1621 North 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | K-6 | 0.4 mi |
Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA 5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1234 N 55th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/04/2026
Sold
$245,000
-28.99%
MLS
7/14/2026
Price Increased
$345,000
4.55%
MLS
7/09/2026
Listed
$329,999
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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.
1234 N 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (MLS# PAPH2644382) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $245,000 on September 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 1234 N 55th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

