Sold for $119,900

$119,900

1685 N 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131

6beds

1,596sqft

Townhouse

Built in 1915

1,638 Square Feet Lot

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$75/sqft

$2,269 Estimated rent

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What's special

Flexible living spaceUpdated kitchensBright layout

Spacious and versatile, this large Overbrook property is currently configured as a duplex featuring a 2-bedroom unit and a 4-bedroom unit. Each unit offers a bright layout with updated kitchens and bathrooms, plus flexible living space. Ideal for an investor or owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage, the property is just steps from shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, with easy access to Lankenau Medical Center and Fairmount Park.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 6

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater
Laundry: Hookup

Features

Basement: Full,Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,596
Total interior livable area: 1,596 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,596
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: None

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,638 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15.00 x 109.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 041354550
Zoning: RSA5
Special conditions: Real Estate Owned

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Stone

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Overbrook

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $75/sqft
Tax assessed value: $105,500
Annual tax amount: $1,476
Date on market: 1/30/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/21/2026	Sold	$119,900+196%$75/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2579738 Report a problem
6/9/2026	Sold	$40,500-67.6%$25/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/21/2026	Listing removed	$125,000$78/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2541828 Report a problem
10/1/2025	Pending sale	$125,000$78/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2541828 Report a problem
9/26/2025	Listed for sale	$125,000+108.3%$78/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2541828 Report a problem
4/12/2025	Listing removed	$60,000$38/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2440434 Report a problem
2/27/2025	Pending sale	$60,000-56.8%$38/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2440434 Report a problem
2/1/2025	Listed for sale	$139,000-32.2%$87/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2440434 Report a problem
1/1/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Bright MLS Report a problem
12/7/2020	Price change	$205,000-8.9%$128/sqft
Source: Realty ONE Group Legacy #PAPH965404 Report a problem
11/20/2020	Listed for sale	$225,000+2150%$141/sqft
Source: Realty ONE Group Legacy #PAPH965404 Report a problem
3/20/2015	Sold	$10,000-20%$6/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/19/2013	Listing removed	$12,500$8/sqft
Source: Propertyware Inc Report a problem
4/17/2013	Listed for sale	$12,500+525%$8/sqft
Source: Propertyware Inc Report a problem
4/3/2013	Sold	$2,000-78.9%$1/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/19/2013	Price change	$9,500-24%$6/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/17/2013	Price change	$12,500+1462.5%$8/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/15/2013	Listed for sale	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/17/2000	Sold	$800-73.3%$1/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/16/1999	Sold	$3,000$2/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,477 +203.2%	$105,500 +203.2%
2024	$487	$34,800
2023	$487	$34,800
2022	$487	--
2021	$487 +3.9%	--
2018	$469 +23.5%	--
2017	$380 -50.8%	--
2016	$771	--
2015	$771	--
2014	$771 +4.5%	$55,100 +3343.8%
2012	$738	$1,600
2011	--	$1,600
2010	--	$1,600
2009	--	$1,600
2008	--	$1,600
2007	--	$1,600
2006	--	$1,600
2005	--	$1,600 -59%
2004	--	$3,904
2003	--	$3,904
2002	--	$3,904
2000	--	$3,904
1999	--	$3,904