Welcome to 556 E Penn St, currently set up as a duplex. Offering incredible potential just steps from LaSalle University. This property features two units: a 1-bed, 1-bath and a 3-bed, 1-bath, both currently occupied with month to month leases. The location is unbeatable, great parking and renovated in 2019.
Sold for $100,000
$100,000
556 E Penn St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
4beds
1,752sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,087 Square Feet Lot
$218,800 Zestimate®
$57/sqft
$2,162 Estimated rent
Home value
$218,800
$177,000 - $260,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alexandria Messinger 484-620-2620,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Jacob Marcus, RS348482
Heritage Homes Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2451456
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,752
- Total interior livable area: 1,752 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,752
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,087 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 72.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 121142800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Germantown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $57/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $183,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,563
- Date on market: 3/3/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $100,000-31%$57/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2451456 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Contingent | $145,000$83/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $145,000-14.7%$83/sqft |
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| 2/2/2025 | Listing removed | $169,999$97/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #PAPH2434830 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2025 | Price change | $169,999-5.6%$97/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2434830 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2025 | Price change | $179,999-5.3%$103/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2435104 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2025 | Price change | $189,999-5%$108/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #PAPH2435104 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,999+207.7%$114/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #PAPH2434830 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2019 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2019 | Sold | $65,000+18.2%$37/sqft |
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| 3/25/2019 | Price change | $1,150-4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 3/17/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 4/2/2018 | Sold | $55,000+485.1%$31/sqft |
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| 9/10/2014 | Sold | $9,400-67.6%$5/sqft |
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| 11/18/2012 | Listing removed | $29,000$17/sqft |
Source: Brown McKinney Real Estate Company #6128193 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2012 | Listed for sale | $29,000-51.7%$17/sqft |
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| 12/12/1996 | Sold | $60,000$34/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,563 +7.3% | $183,100 +7.3% |
| 2024 | $2,388 | $170,600 |
| 2023 | $2,388 +57.2% | $170,600 |
| 2022 | $1,519 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,519 +1.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,499 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,499 -86.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $11,256 +598% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,613 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,613 +4.5% | $115,200 +1057.6% |
| 2012 | $1,544 | $9,952 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,952 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,952 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,952 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,952 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,952 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,248 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,248 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,248 +9.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,416 |
| 2002 | -- | $8,416 +31.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,400 |
| 1999 | -- | $6,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Germantown East
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pennell Joseph SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- NAWidener Memorial SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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Estimated market value
$218,800
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