647 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
What's special
Spacious, renovated, and move-in ready in Cobbs Creek. At an impressive 16 feet wide, 647 S. 55th Street offers the room buyers are looking for, with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a private primary suite, central air, first-floor laundry, and flexible living space. A covered front porch welcomes you into a bright, open main level with high ceilings, wide-plank flooring, recessed lighting, and a beautiful original staircase that brings character to the modern renovation. The oversized living room flows into a spacious kitchen featuring shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, black fixtures, and a large center island with seating. Beyond the kitchen, a flexible bonus space can easily serve as a dining room, family room, playroom, or home office. A powder room and dedicated laundry room add everyday convenience, while the rear patio provides outdoor space for dining, gardening, or relaxing. Upstairs are three generously sized bedrooms, including a private primary suite with its own full bath, plus a second full hall bath. The full unfinished basement offers plenty of storage and additional possibilities. Located in Cobbs Creek, the home is convenient to Cobbs Creek Park, neighborhood restaurants and cafés, shopping, and the Route 34 trolley, providing easy access to University City, Center City, and beyond. With approximately 1,600 square feet, 2.5 baths, central air, outdoor space, and a renovated interior, 647 S. 55th Street delivers an exceptional combination of space, style, and value.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Baiyina Brown 215-718-9439,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill 2152473750,
Listing Team: Living Well Homes Collective
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 0.0
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Open Floorplan, Primary Bath(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 80.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 463191000
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cobbs Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,511
- Date on market: 7/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Inclusions: All Appliances In As-is Condition.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Price change | $319,900-3.8%$200/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2646562 | ||
| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $332,500-4.7%$208/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2646562 | ||
| 7/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,000+14.4%$218/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2646562 | ||
| 4/26/2024 | Sold | $305,000-3.1%$191/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2313204 | ||
| 4/13/2024 | Pending sale | $314,900$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2313204 | ||
| 3/27/2024 | Contingent | $314,900$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2313204 | ||
| 3/25/2024 | Price change | $314,900-3.1%$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2313204 | ||
| 3/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $324,900+103.1%$203/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2313204 | ||
| 6/30/2023 | Sold | $160,000$100/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2239062 | ||
| 6/12/2023 | Pending sale | $160,000$100/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2239062 | ||
| 5/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $160,000+60%$100/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2239062 | ||
| 5/29/2019 | Listing removed | $100,000$63/sqft |
Source: KW Philly South #PAPH788514 | ||
| 4/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $100,000$63/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Philly #PAPH788514 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,511 +30.3% | $179,400 +30.3% |
| 2024 | $1,928 | $137,700 |
| 2023 | $1,928 +47% | $137,700 |
| 2022 | $1,312 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,312 +3.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,263 +79.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $703 +31.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $536 | -- |
| 2015 | $536 | -- |
| 2014 | $536 -32.4% | $89,200 +910% |
| 2012 | $793 | $8,832 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,832 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,832 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,832 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,832 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,832 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $8,224 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,224 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,224 +9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $7,488 +6.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,040 +14.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,144 +18.5% |
| 1999 | -- | $5,184 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$318,900
$303,000 - $335,000
$1,998/mo
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