INVESTOR SPECIAL – FULL REHAB OPPORTUNITY IN WEST PHILADELPHIA Value-Add Opportunity | 16 S. 55th St | CMX-2 Zoning Potential Attention investors, contractors, and developers! Outstanding investment opportunity located in the heart of West Philadelphia (19139). This 2-story traditional porch-front row home offers approximately 1,350 sq ft of space with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a full basement. Property Details & Condition: Condition: Property experienced a fire with fire damage concentrated in the front porch area, as well as fire and smoke damage in the front living room and front second-floor bedroom. Windows: Complete window replacement is required (all front window openings are currently boarded up). Classic 3-bed layout with high rehab potential to reconfigure or fully optimize for strong resale value or rental income. Designated CMX-2 (Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use-2), providing versatile future use potential depending on buyer plans. Excellent position steps from public transit (56th St Market-Frankford Line station), local commercial corridors, and quick access to University City. Being sold strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS. NO REPAIRS will be made by the seller. NO CLEAN-OUT will be performed prior to settlement — buyer assumes full responsibility for all remaining personal belongings, trash, and debris upon closing. Cash or hard money financing preferred. Buyer is responsible for obtaining any necessary U&O, certifications, or municipal requirements at buyer's sole expense. Bring your contractor and your vision to unlock the equity in this West Philly project!
For sale
$99,999
16 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3beds
1,350sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
824 Square Feet Lot
$126,700 Zestimate®
$74/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basement
- 1 day
- 122
- 4
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dave Goldsmith 267-601-4752,
KW Empower 215-627-3500
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2666250
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,350
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,350
- 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: 824 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 604197100
- Zoning: CMX2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- 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: $74/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $148,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,075
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$126,700
$90,000 - $166,000
$1,631/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,999+566.7%$74/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/6/2003 | Sold | $15,000+150%$11/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2003 | Sold | $6,000+20%$4/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2002 | Sold | $5,000$4/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,055 +22.7% | $146,800 +22.7% |
| 2024 | $1,674 | $119,600 |
| 2023 | $1,674 +70.6% | $119,600 |
| 2022 | $981 | -- |
| 2021 | $981 +3.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $945 | -- |
| 2017 | $945 -6.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,006 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,006 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,006 +4.5% | $71,900 +872.7% |
| 2012 | $963 | $7,392 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,392 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,392 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,880 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,880 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,880 |
| 2003 | -- | $6,880 +10.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,240 +4.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,952 +31.9% |
| 1999 | -- | $4,512 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment




