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$144,900 -$5,000 (-3.34%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,320 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Fabulous two-story brick row home located in the west section of the city, offering great potential. This spacious property is filled with classic character throughout. Enter into a generous living room that flows seamlessly into a formal dining area and a well-sized kitchen with walk-out access to the rear yard. The upper level features four bedrooms and a three-piece hall bath. A full, unfinished basement provides ample storage and additional potential. Enjoy convenient on-street parking, along with close proximity to public transportation, local shopping, and Center City. Just minutes from major roadways, this home perfectly blends historic charm with everyday convenience.

Full Property Details for 230 S 56th St

General

  • Price: $144,900
  • Taxes: $2,194 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2567080
  • Updated: 1/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 36 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 4

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19139 (19139)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: WEST PHILADELPHIA
  • Driving Directions: Locust St & 56th

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished
  • Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Other
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,320
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,320 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,320 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,238
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 83.00
  • Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $109.77
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,229
  • City/TownTax: $965
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $156,800
  • Tax Amount: $2,194
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1320

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Bank-owned: Yes
  • Lot Number: 114

Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy, Mary Jo Potts

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    Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy

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Schools serving 230 S 56th St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Hamilton Andrew School
5640 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
K-80.2 mi
Sayre William L Middle School
5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
9-120.3 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 230 S 56th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/13/2026
Price Reduced
$144,900
-3.34%
MLS
12/13/2025
Listed
$149,900
87.38%
MLS
6/28/2021
Sold
$80,000
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Tax History for 230 S 56th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,195
—
$156,800
—
2024
$2,195
129%
$156,800
100%
2021
$959
-45%
-100%
2023
$1,750
82%
$125,000
82%
2020
$959
4%
$68,500
4%
2019
$924
59%
$66,000
59%
2018
$582
—
$41,600
—
2017
$582
—
$41,600
—
2016
$582
-17%
$41,600
-21%
2015
$702
—
$52,400
—
2014
$702
-14%
$52,400
530%
2013
$813
—
$8,320
—
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230 S 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 (MLS# PAPH2567080) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 230 S 56th Street is currently listed for $144,900 and was received on December 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 230 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.

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