For sale

Price cut: $5K (8/25)

$142,000

1800 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

3beds

1,500sqft

$933/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1920

1,436 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$95/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large fenced in yardLarge bonus room additionEnclosed front porchSeparate dining roomUpdated kitchen

Terrific Opportunity to Purchase a Large Corner Lot End Row in Kingsessing neighborhood of Philly! Large Fenced in Yard plus back addition bonus room - with a zoning variance this property has plenty of space to be converted to a multi unit as well. Enter through the enclosed front Porch to Large Living Room. First Floor Features a separate Dining Room, updated Kitchen and Half Bath, plus steps down to a Large Bonus Room addition - perfect for first floor laundry, office or separate living area. There are 2 staircases leading down to the Large Basement, with High ceilings and another half bath - would be perfect space to finish. Upstairs features 3 Bedrooms and Full Bath. Interior Sewer Line was recently replaced and Back Roof was Recently Re-torched. This is a perfect Home for a first time buyer - who is willing to put some sweat equity in. Move in ready but with a few more finishes you'll really have value for years to come.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Baseboard, Electric

Cooling

None, Electric

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater

Features

Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,500
Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,500
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: 1,436 Square Feet
Dimensions: 18.00 x 80.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 514218500
Zoning: RSA5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Stone

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Kingsessing

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $95/sqft
Tax assessed value: $90,900
Annual tax amount: $1,272
Date on market: 7/23/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,202/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/25/2026	Price change	$142,000-3.4%$95/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2650338 Report a problem
8/22/2026	Listed for sale	$147,000$98/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2650338 Report a problem
7/30/2026	Contingent	$147,000$98/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2650338 Report a problem
7/23/2026	Listed for sale	$147,000+2350%$98/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2650338 Report a problem
3/16/2010	Sold	$6,000$4/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,165 +118.9%	$83,200 +118.9%
2024	$532	$38,000
2023	$532 +34.3%	$38,000
2022	$396	--
2021	$396 +8.4%	--
2018	$365	--
2017	$365 -1.5%	--
2016	$371	--
2015	$371	--
2014	$371 -1.8%	$28,200 +434.1%
2012	$378	$5,280
2011	--	$5,280
2010	--	$5,280
2009	--	$5,280
2008	--	$5,280
2007	--	$5,280
2006	--	$5,280
2005	--	$5,280
2004	--	$5,280
2003	--	$5,280
2002	--	$5,280
2000	--	$5,280
1999	--	$5,280