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$148,500

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,596 Sq. Ft.
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Spacious and versatile, this large Overbrook property is currently configured as a duplex featuring a 2-bedroom unit and a 4-bedroom unit. Each unit offers a bright layout with updated kitchens and bathrooms, plus flexible living space. Ideal for an investor or owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage, the property is just steps from shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, with easy access to Lankenau Medical Center and Fairmount Park.

Full Property Details for 1685 N 56th St

General

  • Price: $148,500
  • Taxes: $1,476 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2579738
  • Updated: 3/6/2026
  • Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Baths: 2
  • Main - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 6

Parking

  • Parking Type: None

Location

  • Area: 19131 (19131)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: OVERBROOK
  • Driving Directions: Please use GPS for the most accurate directions.

School Information

  • School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Fully Finished
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Square Feet: 1,596
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,596 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,596 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,638
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 109.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $93.05
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $827
  • City/TownTax: $649
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $105,500
  • Tax Amount: $1,476
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1596

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Bank-owned: Yes
  • Lot Number: 83

Listed by Genstone Realty, Christopher B Nelson

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  • Christopher B Nelson

    Genstone Realty

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Schools serving 1685 N 56th St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Heston Edward School
1621 North 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131
K-60.2 mi
Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA
5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
9-120.3 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 1685 N 56th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/04/2026
Price Reduced
$148,500
-7.13%
MLS
1/30/2026
Listed
$159,900
1499%
MLS
3/17/2015
Sold
$10,000
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Tax History for 1685 N 56th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,477
—
$105,500
—
2024
$1,477
203%
$105,500
100%
2021
$487
—
-100%
2023
$487
—
$34,800
—
2020
$487
4%
$34,800
4%
2019
$469
-39%
$33,500
-39%
2018
$771
—
$55,100
—
2017
$771
—
$55,100
—
2016
$771
4%
$55,100
—
2015
$738
—
$55,100
—
2014
$738
—
$55,100
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1685 N 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (MLS# PAPH2579738) is a Townhouse property with 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1685 N 56th Street is currently listed for $148,500 and was received on January 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 1685 N 56th 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.

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