230 S 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 - Photo 1

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$130,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
4 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,320 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 230 S 56th St

General

Sold For: $130,000
Taxes: $2,194 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2567080
Added to Site: 133 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
Terms: Bank Owned/REO
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
Sold by Keller Williams Main Line, Ronna Abdo

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Schools

Schools serving 230 S 56th St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Hamilton Andrew School 5640 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139	K-8	0.2 mi
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139	9-12	0.3 mi

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Price & Sales History for 230 S 56th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/25/2026

Sold

$130,000

-10.28%

MLS

1/13/2026

Price Reduced

$144,900

-3.34%

MLS

12/13/2025

Listed

$149,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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