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Property Description
Located at 1538 S 55th Street, this versatile three-unit multi-family property presents a prime opportunity for investors looking to expand their portfolio in West Philadelphia. This triplex offers a high-demand mix of unit sizes, making it ideal for attracting a variety of tenants and maximizing rental income. The building features a spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, a comfortable 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, and a convenient 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit. Whether you are looking for a full value-add project or a steady income-producing asset, this property's diverse layout provides exceptional flexibility. Situated in the Kingsessing neighborhood, this location offers residents easy access to local transit, neighborhood shops, and the University City area. Don't miss the chance to secure a multi-unit property with significant growth potential in a rapidly developing pocket of the city.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1538 S 55th St
General
- Price: $185,000
- Taxes: $1,110 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2594554
- Updated: 3/16/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: WEST PHILADELPHIA
- Cross Streets: Chester
- Driving Directions: Between Kingsessing and Chester AVe
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Square Feet: 2,100
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,100 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,100 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,488
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 93.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $88.1
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $621
- City/TownTax: $488
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $79,300
- Tax Amount: $1,110
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2100
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 240
Listed by TCS Management, LLC, Moshe Adika
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Schools
Schools serving 1538 S 55th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mitchell El School 5500 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Bartram John - Main 2401 South 67th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 1538 S 55th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/16/2026
Listed
$185,000
285.42%
MLS
2/18/2019
Sold
$48,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1538 S 55th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,110
—
$79,300
—
2024
$1,110
22%
$79,300
100%
2021
$910
-33%
-100%
2023
$1,359
49%
$97,100
49%
2020
$910
15%
$65,000
15%
2019
$794
4%
$56,700
4%
2018
$766
—
$54,700
—
2017
$766
—
$54,700
—
2016
$766
-47%
$54,700
-49%
2015
$1,432
—
$106,900
—
2014
$1,432
103%
$106,900
1378%
2013
$707
—
$7,232
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1538 S 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2594554) is a Townhouse property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1538 S 55th Street is currently listed for $185,000 and was received on March 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 1538 S 55th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

