Investor & first-time buyer alert! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom rowhome in West Philadelphia is brimming with potential and ready for its next chapter. Step inside to a traditional layout featuring a spacious living area, dining room, and kitchen on the main level, offering a solid foundation to design the space to your taste. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and a full bathroom, plus a convenient half bath. The fully finished basement adds valuable extra square footage, perfect for a family room, home office, gym, or additional storage. While the property needs some TLC, the structure and layout are solid, making this an excellent opportunity for buyers willing to invest a little sweat equity for significant upside. Investors will appreciate the value-add potential and strong rental/resale fundamentals in this West Philadelphia corridor, while first-time homebuyers can build instant equity by updating the home to their style and standards. This property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Seller will make no repairs. Buyer is encouraged to perform their own due diligence and inspections prior to submitting an offer. Conveniently located with easy access to major roadways, public transit, and neighborhood amenities. Don't miss this chance to turn opportunity into equity, schedule your showing today!
For sale
$185,000
621 N 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
3beds
1,612sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,180 Square Feet Lot
$180,900 Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished basementDining roomConvenient half bathThree bedrooms
- 9 days |
- 216 |
- 8 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ross Green 609-556-0601,
Weichert Realtors 2154930900
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2640962
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,612
- Total interior livable area: 1,612 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,612
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,180 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 041214800
- Zoning: RSA5
- 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: Carroll Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $122,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,713
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$180,900
$172,000 - $190,000
$1,866/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000$115/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,713 +122.1% | $122,400 +122.1% |
| 2024 | $771 | $55,100 |
| 2023 | $771 | $55,100 |
| 2022 | $771 | -- |
| 2021 | $771 +3.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $743 -88.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $6,576 +1159.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $522 | -- |
| 2015 | $522 | -- |
| 2014 | $522 +4.5% | $67,300 +1030.7% |
| 2012 | $500 | $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 |
| 2003 | -- | $5,536 +15.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $4,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $4,800 |
| 1999 | -- | $4,800 |
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Monthly payment
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Payment breakdown
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Haddington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10GUIDON S BLUFORD EL SCHGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Overbrook High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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