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$165,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Townhouse
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,458 Sq. Ft.
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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 for 838 S 56th St

General

  • Price: $165,000
  • Taxes: $2,178 (2025)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2528608
  • Updated: 12/17/2025
  • Added to Site: 153 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
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1458

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 151

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

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Schools serving 838 S 56th St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Sayre William L Middle School
5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
9-120.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 838 S 56th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/18/2025
Listed
$165,000
50.68%
MLS
9/27/2005
Sold
$109,500
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Tax History for 838 S 56th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,178
—
$155,600
—
2024
$2,178
89%
$155,600
100%
2021
$1,151
-34%
-100%
2023
$1,743
51%
$124,500
51%
2020
$1,151
4%
$82,200
4%
2019
$1,109
14%
$79,200
13%
2018
$977
—
$69,800
—
2017
$977
—
$69,800
—
2016
$977
-8%
$69,800
-12%
2015
$1,057
—
$78,900
—
2014
$1,057
7%
$78,900
683%
2013
$985
—
$10,080
—
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838 S 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2528608) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 838 S 56th Street is currently listed for $165,000 and was received on August 18, 2025. 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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