Beautifully and recently renovated 3-bedroom home with a first-floor bonus room! Modern kitchen and bathroom. Washer and dryer on the first floor. Great first-time buyer opportunity.
For sale
Price cut: $40K (8/11)
$199,000
121 N 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3beds
1,209sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
878 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
First-floor bonus roomModern kitchen
- 39 days |
- 152 |
- 16 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Arthur Morton 800-620-7991,
Arthur C. Morton Real Estate 8006207991
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2646966
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Dry Wall
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,209
- Total interior livable area: 1,209 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,209
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 878 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 55.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 041158300
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Philadelphia
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,405
- Date on market: 7/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,Cash,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $199,000-16.7%$165/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2646966 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,000+77%$198/sqft |
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| 8/20/2020 | Sold | $135,000-10%$112/sqft |
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| 7/15/2020 | Pending sale | $149,999$124/sqft |
Source: Space & Company #PAPH890242 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2020 | Price change | $149,999-4.5%$124/sqft |
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| 4/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $156,999+375.8%$130/sqft |
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| 2/25/2020 | Listing removed | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 2/18/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,650-8.3%$1/sqft |
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| 10/30/2017 | Listing removed | $1,800$1/sqft |
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| 8/9/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,800$1/sqft |
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| 4/26/2017 | Sold | $33,000-40%$27/sqft |
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| 7/19/2007 | Sold | $55,000+103.7%$45/sqft |
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| 8/11/2005 | Sold | $27,000+35%$22/sqft |
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| 3/29/2004 | Sold | $20,000$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,405 +35.1% | $100,400 +35.1% |
| 2024 | $1,040 | $74,300 |
| 2023 | $1,040 +64.7% | $74,300 |
| 2022 | $631 | -- |
| 2021 | $631 +3.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $609 | -- |
| 2017 | $609 +34.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $454 | -- |
| 2015 | $454 | -- |
| 2014 | $454 -45.1% | $61,600 +692.2% |
| 2012 | $825 | $7,776 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,776 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,776 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,776 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,776 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,776 |
| 2006 | -- | $7,776 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,776 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,776 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,776 +28.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,048 +11.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,440 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,440 |
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Neighborhood: Haddington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10GUIDON S BLUFORD EL SCHGrades: K-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Overbrook High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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.
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