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INVESTOR SPECIAL - FULL REHAB OPPORTUNITY IN WEST PHILADELPHIA Value-Add Opportunity | 16 S. 55th St | CMX-2 Zoning Potential Attention investors, contractors, and developers! Outstanding investment opportunity located in the heart of West Philadelphia (19139). This 2-story traditional porch-front row home offers approximately 1,350 sq ft of space with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a full basement. Property Details & Condition: Condition: Property experienced a fire with fire damage concentrated in the front porch area, as well as fire and smoke damage in the front living room and front second-floor bedroom. Windows: Complete window replacement is required (all front window openings are currently boarded up). Classic 3-bed layout with high rehab potential to reconfigure or fully optimize for strong resale value or rental income. Designated CMX-2 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use-2), providing versatile future use potential depending on buyer plans. Excellent position steps from public transit (56th St Market-Frankford Line station), local commercial corridors, and quick access to University City. Being sold strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS. NO REPAIRS will be made by the seller. NO CLEAN-OUT will be performed prior to settlement - buyer assumes full responsibility for all remaining personal belongings, trash, and debris upon closing. Cash or hard money financing preferred. Buyer is responsible for obtaining any necessary U&O, certifications, or municipal requirements at buyer's sole expense. Bring your contractor and your vision to unlock the equity in this West Philly project!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16 S 55th St
General
- Price: $85,000
- Taxes: $2,075 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2666250
- Updated: 10/8/2026
- Added to Site: 45 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19139 (19139)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: WEST PHILADELPHIA
- Driving Directions: off of 55th and Market
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,350
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,350 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,350 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 824
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: CMX2
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $62.96
- School Tax: $1,162
- City/TownTax: $913
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $148,300
- Tax Amount: $2,075
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1350
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 206
Listed by KW Empower, David Samuel Goldsmith Jr.
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Schools
Schools serving 16 S 55th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hamilton Andrew School 5640 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 16 S 55th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/08/2026
Price Reduced
$85,000
-15%
MLS
9/02/2026
Listed
$99,999
—
MLS
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 16 S 55th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$2,055
—
$148,300
1%
2025
$2,055
—
$146,800
—
2024
$2,055
23%
$146,800
23%
2023
$1,674
71%
$119,600
100%
2021
$981
—
-100%
2020
$981
4%
$70,100
4%
2019
$945
-6%
$67,500
-6%
2018
$1,006
—
$71,900
—
2017
$1,006
—
$71,900
—
2016
$1,006
4%
$71,900
—
2015
$963
—
$71,900
—
2014
$963
33%
$71,900
873%
2013
$722
—
$7,392
—
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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16 S 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 (MLS# PAPH2666250) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 16 S 55th Street is currently listed for $85,000 and was received on September 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 16 S 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.

