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$125,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1,608 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 7 days ago
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Grand opportunity for this spacious two-story brick row, built in 1925, located in the Southwest section of Philadelphia. The property features an open front porch, a spacious living room, dining room, full bath and a kitchen with walkout access to the fenced-in rear yard. The upper level offers three generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space and 3pc hall bath. Additional features include a full unfinished basement with full bat. Plenty of on-street parking, conveniently located near local shopping, schools, public transportation, and just minutes from major roadways.

Full Property Details for 523 S 55th St

General

  • Price: $125,000
  • Taxes: $2,708 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2573306
  • Updated: 1/10/2026
  • Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19143 (19143)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Driving Directions: Cedar Ave & 55th St

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • 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: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,608
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,608 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,608 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,552
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 97.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $77.74
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,516
  • City/TownTax: $1,191
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $193,500
  • Tax Amount: $2,708
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1608

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Bank-owned: Yes
  • Lot Number: 167

Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy, Mary Jo Potts

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Schools serving 523 S 55th St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Sayre William L Middle School
5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
9-120.5 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 523 S 55th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/10/2026
Listed
$125,000
22.55%
MLS
3/04/2025
Sold
$102,000
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Tax History for 523 S 55th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,309
—
$193,500
—
2024
$1,309
42%
$193,500
33%
2023
$921
—
$145,800
45%
2023
$921
-29%
$100,800
100%
2018
$1,302
-4%
-100%
2020
$1,352
4%
$96,600
4%
2019
$1,302
34%
$93,000
34%
2018
$970
—
$69,300
—
2017
$970
—
$69,300
—
2016
$970
-20%
$69,300
-23%
2015
$1,206
—
$90,000
—
2014
$1,206
41%
$90,000
926%
2013
$857
—
$8,768
—
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523 S 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2573306) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 523 S 55th Street is currently listed for $125,000 and was received on January 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 523 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.

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