This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2 full and 2 half-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and modern upgrades in a convenient West Philadelphia location. As you enter, you’re greeted by a versatile mudroom—ideal for a home office, cozy reading nook, or a plant-filled retreat. The main living area is spacious with an electric fireplace perfectly fit to set the mood on a cold night, a half bath, filled with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances, an island perfect for entertaining and a large kitchen perfect for making the homes most delicious meals. Off the kitchen, you'll find a door to a spacious deck, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or a cocktail on a nice cool summer evening. The home features updated 200-amp electrical service, central air, and a filtration system integrated into the heating, providing efficiency and peace of mind. The spacious finished basement is designed for entertaining, complete with pre-wiring for an entertainment system and an additional half bath, making it perfect for movie nights, gatherings, or a recreation space. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, featuring an en-suite bathroom with an overhead shower, TWO spacious closets, and a ductless system for customized comfort. Conveniently located near public transportation, Baltimore Avenue, shopping, and coffee shops; it's very walkable. This home offers easy access to everything you need while delivering space, upgrades, and flexibility rarely found at the perfect price point. HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (5/11)
$275,000
823 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
1,380sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,277 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Electric fireplaceWarm and inviting atmosphereCozy reading nookVersatile mudroomFilled with natural light
- 143 days |
- 56 |
- 3 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Candy Manning 267-838-3437,
Coldwell Banker Realty 2156412727
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2581724
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Recessed Lighting
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,380
- Total interior livable area: 1,380 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,380
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,277 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 80.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 463215700
- Zoning: RM1
- 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
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Cobbs Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $69,247
- Annual tax amount: $969
- Date on market: 2/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,414/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $275,000-3.5%$199/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $285,000-3.4%$207/sqft |
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| 2/28/2026 | Price change | $295,000-1.3%$214/sqft |
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| 2/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000-2.3%$217/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Listing removed | $305,900$222/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $305,900+28.3%$222/sqft |
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| 1/11/2022 | Sold | $238,500$173/sqft |
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| 10/20/2021 | Sold | $238,500$173/sqft |
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| 10/7/2021 | Pending sale | $238,500$173/sqft |
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| 9/24/2021 | Contingent | $238,500+1.5%$173/sqft |
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| 9/15/2021 | Price change | $235,000-6%$170/sqft |
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| 8/31/2021 | Price change | $249,9000%$181/sqft |
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| 7/29/2021 | Price change | $250,000-3.8%$181/sqft |
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| 6/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $260,000+23.9%$188/sqft |
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| 3/5/2018 | Sold | $209,900$152/sqft |
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| 2/13/2018 | Pending sale | $209,900$152/sqft |
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| 1/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $209,900+1978.2%$152/sqft |
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| 4/4/2017 | Sold | $10,100$7/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,672 +347.7% | $262,300 +18.2% |
| 2024 | $820 | $221,900 |
| 2023 | $820 +34.6% | $221,900 |
| 2022 | $609 | -- |
| 2021 | $609 -78.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,800 +361.9% | -- |
| 2017 | $606 +127.9% | -- |
| 2016 | $266 | -- |
| 2015 | $266 | -- |
| 2014 | $266 -58.7% | $48,100 +2683.6% |
| 2012 | $645 | $1,728 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,728 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,728 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,728 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,728 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,728 +8% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,600 -76.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,784 |
| 2000 | -- | $6,784 +324% |
| 1999 | -- | $1,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Harrington Avery D SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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