838 S 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 - Photo 1

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$168,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
4 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,458 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to this classic straight thru townhouse, featuring 4 bedrooms high ceiling and original accents. This 1458 sqft is a great starter home for a large family. The property has well maintain utility service and rear yard, great for family barbeque. Close to public transportation, shopping center, within walking distance to Baltimore Ave Bars and Restaurants. Property is great for investor or owner occupied. Rental income will exceed the mortgage payment or pay below the rental rate for the area. Property is currently occupied we will need 24 hrs notice for all showings.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 838 S 56th St

General

Sold For: $168,000
Taxes: $2,178 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2528608
Added to Site: 200 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Bedroom 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Main & Up: 4

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19143 (19143)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: COBBS CREEK
Driving Directions: East on Baltimore Ave to 56th st turn left.

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 Septic, Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Stone
Stories Description: Main
Square Feet: 1,458
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,458 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,458 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,253
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 80.00
Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $113.17
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,219
City/TownTax: $958
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $155,600
Tax Amount: $2,178
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1458

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 151

Listed and Sold by RE/MAX Affiliates, Christopher W. Herbert Sr.

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Schools

Schools serving 838 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	0.7 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 838 S 56th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

2/06/2026

Sold

$168,000

1.82%

MLS

8/18/2025

Listed

$165,000

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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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838 S 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2528608) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $168,000 on February 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 838 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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