Beautifully Maintained & Recently Updated Home in Historic Germantown! This charming, move-in-ready home is located just a short walk from Germantown Avenue, you'll enjoy easy access to local shops, restaurants, cafes, and everything this vibrant neighborhood has to offer. Easy commuting, conveniently located near public transportation. Lovingly updated, this home is ready for its next owner to move right in. The main level features a spacious, open-concept layout with bright living and dining areas that are perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen offers modern finishes and provides direct access to the rear patio and a generously sized backyard, ideal for relaxing, gardening, or hosting summer BBQs. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The middle bedroom connects to the large rear bedroom, making it a great option for a home office, nursery, walk-in closet, or flex space. The fully finished basement offers endless possibilities and can be transformed into an entertainment room, playroom, or additional living space to suit your needs. Don't miss your opportunity to make this wonderful Germantown home your own!
For sale
$160,000
56 E Seymour St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
3beds
1,006sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
734 Square Feet Lot
$157,800 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generously sized backyardSpacious open-concept layout
- 28 days
- 485
- 51
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Miriam Mosquera-Martinez 215-247-3600,
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill 2152473600
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2656032
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,006
- Total interior livable area: 1,006 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,006
- 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: 734 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 50.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 121032300
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Flat
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: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $114,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,605
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Microwave
- Exclusions: Personal Items
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$157,800
$150,000 - $166,000
$1,613/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000+90.5%$159/sqft |
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| 3/7/2022 | Sold | $84,000+140%$83/sqft |
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| 5/20/2020 | Sold | $35,000-56.5%$35/sqft |
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| 1/8/2020 | Listing removed | $80,406$80/sqft |
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| 12/14/2019 | Price change | $80,406+0.4%$80/sqft |
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| 12/5/2019 | Price change | $80,097+64.8%$80/sqft |
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| 12/3/2019 | Price change | $48,589+0.4%$48/sqft |
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| 12/1/2019 | Price change | $48,384+0.4%$48/sqft |
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| 11/30/2019 | Price change | $48,171+2.2%$48/sqft |
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| 11/27/2019 | Price change | $47,124+2.1%$47/sqft |
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| 11/25/2019 | Price change | $46,167-0.3%$46/sqft |
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| 11/23/2019 | Price change | $46,299-1.6%$46/sqft |
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| 11/21/2019 | Price change | $47,042-0.5%$47/sqft |
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| 11/18/2019 | Price change | $47,295-1.1%$47/sqft |
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| 11/17/2019 | Price change | $47,839-0.4%$48/sqft |
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| 11/16/2019 | Price change | $48,053-6.4%$48/sqft |
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| 11/14/2019 | Price change | $51,335+1%$51/sqft |
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| 11/12/2019 | Price change | $50,804+1.1%$51/sqft |
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| 11/11/2019 | Price change | $50,259-0.4%$50/sqft |
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| 11/8/2019 | Price change | $50,453-33%$50/sqft |
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| 11/5/2019 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 12/4/2006 | Sold | $75,260+276.3%$75/sqft |
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| 5/10/2000 | Sold | $20,000$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,512 +45.2% | $108,000 +45.2% |
| 2024 | $1,041 | $74,400 |
| 2023 | $1,041 +51.5% | $74,400 |
| 2022 | $687 | -- |
| 2021 | $687 -4.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $718 | -- |
| 2017 | $718 -36% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,123 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,123 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,123 +38.9% | $60,300 +913.1% |
| 2012 | $808 | $5,952 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,952 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,952 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,952 |
| 2008 | -- | $5,952 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,952 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $5,536 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,536 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,536 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $5,024 -1.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,088 +11.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $4,576 +38.8% |
| 1999 | -- | $3,296 |
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Neighborhood: Wister
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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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