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  • $187,400

    1221 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

    3beds
    1,450sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1925
    1,302 Square Feet Lot
    $187,400 Zestimate®
    $129/sqft
    $1,788 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $187,400

    $169,000 - $208,000

    $1,788/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome Home! This stately three bedroom Southwest Philadelphia home is situated on a charming block in the Kingsessing neighborhood. This home is ready for its new owners to move right in! As you make your way up the front steps you will be greeted to large front porch perfect for enjoying those warm Spring and Summer evenings. From there you'll enter a spacious living room that consists of original wood floors and high ceilings which segues into a large dining area that does not lack in space or light and conveniently overlooks the kitchen?great for hosting! The kitchen has been updated with newer appliances, long white cabinets, and updated countertops. This home is perfect for entertaining with additional outdoor space in the backyard great for BBQ's or a personal garden and a small deck off the kitchen which provides extra space for relaxing and entertaining. Heading upstairs, you will find three roomy bedrooms with original wood flooring throughout. Each bedroom has oversized windows with an abundance of natural light and plenty of closet space. The hallway bathroom is in great condition and of course, does not lack space. It also comes equipped with a beautiful vintage clawfoot tub. The large basement can be used for storage or is waiting to be finished by its new owner. The Seller has made mechanical upgrades to the home which include an updated electrical system and new pex heater lines throughout the home. This home is conveniently close to bustling Baltimore Avenue, which is host to numerous restaurants and shops. The 34 trolley and the Angora regional rail stop are nearby and provide easy access to Center City Philadelphia. Make your appointment today. This property will not last long! Contact co-Listing Agent Martin Williams for details or questions.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Gas
    Cooling
    • Wall
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 1,302 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 513136200

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Condition
    • Year built: 1925

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Other

    Other facts
    • roof_types: Unknown
    • architectural_style: Other
    • central_air_desc: Wall Unit(s) A/C
    • taxes_annual: 869

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/6/2018Sold$125,000+0%$86/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/23/2018Pending sale$124,990$86/sqft
    Source: KW Philly South #1001471254 Report a problem
    5/16/2018Listed for sale$124,990+27.5%$86/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Philly #1001471254 Report a problem
    3/30/2018Listing removed$98,000$68/sqft
    Source: Diallo Real Estate #1000315973 Report a problem
    8/30/2017Listed for sale$98,000+532.3%$68/sqft
    Source: Diallo Real Estate #7045102 Report a problem
    3/3/2004Sold$15,500$11/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,006 +67.6%$143,300 +67.6%
    2024$1,197 $85,500
    2023$1,197 +21.1%$85,500
    2022$988 --
    2021$988 +8.3%--
    2018$913 --
    2017$913 +5%--
    2016$869 --
    2015$869 --
    2014$869 +31.9%$49,200 +482.4%
    2012$659 $8,448
    2011-- $8,448
    2010-- $8,448
    2009-- $8,448
    2008-- $8,448
    2007-- $8,448 +7.3%
    2006-- $7,872
    2005-- $7,872
    2004-- $7,872 +4.7%
    2003-- $7,520 +39.9%
    2002-- $5,376 +12.8%
    2000-- $4,768 +4.2%
    1999-- $4,576

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Kingesessing

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: The School District Of Philadelphia

    Source: The 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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