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Property Description
Key Word- Motivated Seller!! Wonderful mixed-use property offering income potential and move-in ready comfort. The upper residential unit features 2 spacious bedrooms, a renovated eat-in kitchen, a stylish bath, and central air. The first-floor commercial space is fully finished and also equipped with central air-ideal for a small business, office, or rental tenant. Located along a high-visibility corridor with strong foot and bus traffic, this property is perfect for investors or owner-occupants. Sold As-Is, Where-Is. Seller is motivated and open to reasonable offers
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 639 S 56th St
General
- Price: $249,499
- Taxes: $1,647 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Apartment
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2427690
- Updated: 1/5/2026
- Added to Site: 397 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Apartment Building, Convenience Store, Day Care Faci
Interior
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminated, Vinyl
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Driving Directions: GPS
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Construction: Masonry
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 1400
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Multiple
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,253
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 78.00
- Fence: Yes
- Zoning: CMX2
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $178.21
- For Lease: Yes
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $922
- City/TownTax: $724
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $117,700
- Tax Amount: $1,647
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 193
Listed by Keller Williams Main Line, Philip Barnes
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Schools
Schools serving 639 S 56th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 9-12 | 0.6 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 639 S 56th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/29/2025
Price Reduced
$249,499
—
MLS
10/29/2025
Price Reduced
$249,500
-0.16%
MLS
4/22/2025
Price Reduced
$249,900
-3.51%
MLS
2/15/2025
Price Reduced
$259,000
-9.12%
MLS
12/17/2024
Listed
$285,000
2900%
MLS
1/22/2015
Sold
$9,500
—
Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 639 S 56th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,648
—
$117,700
—
2024
$1,648
78%
$117,700
100%
2021
$928
19%
-100%
2023
$781
-16%
$55,800
-16%
2020
$928
1%
$66,300
1%
2019
$920
3%
$65,700
3%
2018
$893
-21%
$63,800
-21%
2017
$1,127
—
$80,500
—
2016
$1,127
4%
$80,500
—
2015
$1,079
—
$80,500
—
2014
$1,079
140%
$80,500
1647%
2013
$450
—
$4,608
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 639 S 56th St
639 S 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2427690) is a Apartment property. 639 S 56th Street is currently listed for $249,499 and was received on December 17, 2024. Want to learn more about 639 S 56th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

