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.
For sale
$165,000
838 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
4beds
1,458sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,253 Square Feet Lot
$133,400 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original accentsRear yardHigh ceilingGreat for family barbeque
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 18, 2025 at 04:47am
Listed by:
Christopher Herbert 215-696-6069,
RE/MAX Affiliates (267) 520-3711
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2528608

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,458
- Total interior livable area: 1,458 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,458
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In, Accessible Doors, Doors - Lever Handle(s)
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 80.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 463224800
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic, Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cobbs Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $155,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,178
- Date on market: 8/18/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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