Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/12/2025
Listed
$290,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to 1942 S 56th Street. This is a beautifully renovated 4 bedroom 2.5 bath. Upon entering, you will walk into an inviting open floor living area with hard wood floors throughout and an electric fireplace along with a powder room for guests. Head into your new kitchen with all brand new stainless steel appliances and a beautiful island great for entertaining. Upstairs you will find 3 nice sized bedrooms and a full bath. In the basement, enjoy another living space with an electric fireplace, full bath, laundry and your fourth bedroom. Great to use as a in law suite or even a man cave. There is also a walk out to the private backyard from the basement. This house has brand new central cooling and heating. Close to public transportation and easy access to Center City! Schedule a showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1942 S 56th St
General
- Price: $290,000
- Taxes: $1,335 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2566804
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 37 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Electric
- Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: UNIVERSITY CITY
- Driving Directions: GPS Click the address above for GPS directions
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,496
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,496 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 896 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 600 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 871
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 47.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $323.66
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $747
- City/TownTax: $587
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $95,400
- Tax Amount: $1,335
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 896
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 122
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Schools
Schools serving 1942 S 56th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mitchell El School 5500 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Bartram John - Main 2401 South 67th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 1942 S 56th St
Tax History
Tax History for 1942 S 56th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
100%
$95,400
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2024
100%
$95,400
47%
2023
-100%
$64,700
228%
2022
$276
-58%
$19,700
100%
2018
$651
-8%
-100%
2020
$706
8%
$50,400
8%
2019
$651
-9%
$46,500
-9%
2018
$718
—
$51,300
—
2017
$718
141%
$51,300
—
2016
$298
-38%
$51,300
42%
2015
$482
—
$36,000
—
2014
$482
-31%
$36,000
407%
2013
$694
—
$7,104
—
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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- 1,176Sq. Ft.
1942 S 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2566804) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1942 S 56th Street is currently listed for $290,000 and was received on December 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 1942 S 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.