42 S 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 - Photo 1

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$147,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,248 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Estate of Lawrence H Rooks Excellent Opportunity for a Buyer who is interested purchasing in conveniently located Cobbs Creek area,, Cash or Conventional Financing. End of a row straight thru three bedroom, one bath selling "As-Is " condition. Cozy open porch entering spacious sun filled living room , with carpet ,and ornamental fireplace, adjoining dining room, eat in kitchen also additional room with range and counter for cooking. this room exits to yard.. Three spacious bedrooms, ceiling fans in two bedrooms, and hall, as well as a full bath . Basement is unfinished. 2025 installed 220 electric service and new plumbing bath to basement, access to rear yard. .Buyer is responsible for All Certifications & U&O prior to Closing. Buyer's inspection for Buyer's information ONLY. No repairs will be made to facilitate financing. Seller(s) makes no representations or warranties as to condition of the premises Awesome location close to public transportation and major routes. Shops and schools walking distance. This home offers comfort, practicality and flexibility, perfect for a growing family.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 42 S 55th St

General

Sold For: $147,000
Taxes: $2,075 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2518986
Added to Site: 222 day(s) ago

Interior

Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Dryer

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: None

Location

Area: 19139 (19139)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Cobbs Creek
Subdivision: Cobbs Creek
Cross Streets: Market St
Driving Directions: GPS

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Straight Thru
Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,248
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,248 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,248 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,028
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 69.00
Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $120.19
Assessment Year: 2025
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: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1248

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 163

Listed and Sold by Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors, Norma Pierce

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Schools

Schools serving 42 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 Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 42 S 55th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/16/2025

Sold

$147,000

-2%

MLS

7/24/2025

Listed

$150,000

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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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42 S 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 (MLS# PAPH2518986) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $147,000 on September 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 42 S 55th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

42 S 55th St Philadelphia, PA 19139