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Price cut: $10K (6/10)

$149,900

1040 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

3beds

1,440sqft

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Townhouse

Built in 1925

436 Square Feet Lot

$151,100 Zestimate^®

$104/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

66 days

336

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Basement

Area: 480

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Basement: Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,440
Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
Finished area above ground: 960
Finished area below ground: 480

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 436 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 513021200
Zoning: RSA5
Special conditions: Short Sale

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: AirLite
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: West Philadelphia

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $104/sqft
Tax assessed value: $101,600
Annual tax amount: $1,422
Date on market: 5/1/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$151,100

$144,000 - $159,000

$1,924/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/10/2026	Price change	$149,900-6.3%$104/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2610940 Report a problem
5/12/2026	Price change	$159,900-20%$111/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2610940 Report a problem
5/1/2026	Listed for sale	$199,900-1.5%$139/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2610940 Report a problem
1/26/2024	Sold	$203,000-3.3%$141/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2285314 Report a problem
12/16/2023	Pending sale	$210,000$146/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2285314 Report a problem
11/26/2023	Price change	$210,000-2.3%$146/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2285314 Report a problem
10/23/2023	Price change	$214,900-1.9%$149/sqft
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10/5/2023	Listed for sale	$219,000+262%$152/sqft
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5/18/2023	Sold	$60,500$42/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,422 +62.8%	$101,600 +62.8%
2024	$873	$62,400
2023	$873 +39.9%	$62,400
2022	$624	--
2021	$624 +8.3%	--
2018	$577	--
2017	$577 +4.8%	--
2016	$550	--
2015	$550	--
2014	$550 +10.1%	$37,300 +317.8%
2012	$500	$8,928
2011	--	$8,928
2010	--	$8,928
2009	--	$8,928
2008	--	$8,928
2007	--	$8,928
2006	--	$8,928
2005	--	$8,928
2004	--	$8,928
2003	--	$8,928 +34.8%
2002	--	$6,624 +13.1%
2000	--	$5,856 +4%
1999	--	$5,632

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