Welcome to 1006 S 56th Street, a classic Philadelphia row home offering approximately 960 square feet of living space and endless potential! Step through the enclosed front porch and into a bright living room with original parquet hardwood floors and a charming traditional staircase — a perfect blend of character and opportunity. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers plenty of room to create your dream space, featuring upper and lower wood cabinets, laminate countertops, and direct access to the fenced backyard with a small patio, ideal for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. Upstairs, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms, including a sunlit front bedroom with a beautiful bay window and an open closet ready to be customized. The full bathroom features a bathtub, vanity area, and mosaic tile flooring — a great foundation for a complete modern renovation. The unfinished basement provides valuable extra space with laundry hookups, a half bath, and endless potential to be transformed into a recreation area, home gym, or storage space. Perfectly located in a vibrant urban neighborhood, this property offers proximity to Sherwood Park, Mastery Charter School – Harrity Elementary, and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Surrounded by grocery stores, shops, and public transportation, this is a convenient location for both residents and future tenants. Whether you’re an investor or a homebuyer looking for a renovation project, this home is a blank canvas full of opportunity. Bring your tools, creativity, vision and transformed this property into something truly special. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock its full potential and create lasting value in the heart of Philadelphia! Schedule your showing today! Being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, Buyer is responsible for all inspections and any city requirements to close. All information and property details set forth in this listing, including all utilities and all room dimensions which are approximate and deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified if any person intends to engage in a transaction based upon it. Seller/current owner does not represent and/or guarantee that all property information and details have been provided in this MLS listing.
Foreclosed
Est. $86,100
1006 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
960sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
960 Square Feet Lot
$86,100 Zestimate®
$90/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original parquet hardwood floorsCharming traditional staircaseEnclosed front porchMosaic tile flooringSpacious eat-in kitchenThree comfortable bedrooms
- 322 days |
- 4 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kimberlee McClellan 800-933-1991,
Ai Brokers LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2545734
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 960 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 60.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 513019500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry, Vinyl
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Flat,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: 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: $90/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $95,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,338
- Date on market: 10/8/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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Estimated market value
$86,100
$80,000 - $93,000
$1,789/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2026 | Sold | $85,700-4.8%$89/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Pending sale | $90,000$94/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $90,000$94/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Pending sale | $90,000$94/sqft |
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| 12/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $90,000$94/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Pending sale | $90,000$94/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $90,000-5.3%$94/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $95,000+131.7%$99/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $41,000-53.4%$43/sqft |
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| 10/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/29/2021 | Price change | $88,000-1.1%$92/sqft |
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| 9/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $89,000+78.4%$93/sqft |
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| 4/16/2003 | Sold | $49,900$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,338 +6.9% | $95,600 +6.9% |
| 2024 | $1,251 | $89,400 |
| 2023 | $1,251 +72.6% | $89,400 |
| 2022 | $725 | -- |
| 2021 | $725 +14.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $633 +769.2% | -- |
| 2017 | $73 -34.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $111 | -- |
| 2015 | $111 | -- |
| 2014 | $111 +4.5% | $37,900 +289.6% |
| 2012 | $106 | $9,728 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,728 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,728 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,728 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,728 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,728 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,056 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,056 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,056 |
| 2003 | -- | $9,056 +48.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,112 +20.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,088 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,088 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kingesessing
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Harrington Avery D SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




