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  • Townhouse
  • 1,862 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Duplex in the Cobbs Creek area available for your next investment opportunity. Both two bedroom apartments are currently occupied pulling in competitive rents, allowing for an immediate income stream that gives you time to plan any future visions you may have for the property. The first-floor, which had a kitchen renovation 10 years ago, boasts a spacious, full footprint unfinished basement with walk out access that has potential galore. The second-floor apartment features a well-laid-out floor plan with a large covered porch, and an even larger dining/kitchen area that was renovated last year. Location-wise, the property is located on bus lines and a couple blocks from Baltimore Ave trolley. With the property being sold AS-IS, it is priced to sell and won't last long. Come take a look at your next investment addition!

Full Property Details for 709 S 56th St

General

  • Price: $195,000
  • Taxes: $2,599 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2596626
  • Updated: 3/20/2026
  • Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Dryer

Parking

  • Parking Type: None

Location

  • Area: 19143 (19143)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Driving Directions: Use GPS

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
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Square Feet: 1,862
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,862 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,862 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

  • Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,237
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 77.00
  • Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $104.73
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $1,455
  • City/TownTax: $1,143
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $185,700
  • Tax Amount: $2,599
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Owner Pays: Water, Snow Removal, Trash Collection
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1862

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 77

Listed by Common Ground Realtors, Karmen N Fails

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  • Karmen N Fails

    Common Ground Realtors

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Schools serving 709 S 56th St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Sayre William L Middle School
5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
9-120.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 709 S 56th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/20/2026
Listed
$195,000
200%
MLS
6/19/2015
Sold
$65,000
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Tax History for 709 S 56th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,599
—
$185,700
—
2024
$2,599
167%
$185,700
100%
2021
$974
-66%
-100%
2023
$2,903
198%
$207,400
198%
2020
$974
4%
$69,600
4%
2019
$938
-8%
$67,000
-8%
2018
$1,019
—
$72,800
—
2017
$1,019
70%
$72,800
—
2016
$599
-39%
$72,800
—
2015
$976
—
$72,800
—
2014
$976
26%
$72,800
821%
2013
$772
—
$7,904
—
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709 S 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2596626) is a Townhouse property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 709 S 56th Street is currently listed for $195,000 and was received on March 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 709 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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