1685 N 56th St

1,596 Sq. Ft.
$100 / Sq. Ft.
1,596
Sq. Ft.
$100
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spacious and versatile, this large Overbrook property is currently configured as a duplex featuring a 2-bedroom unit and a 4-bedroom unit. Each unit offers a bright layout with updated kitchens and bathrooms, plus flexible living space. Ideal for an investor or owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage, the property is just steps from shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, with easy access to Lankenau Medical Center and Fairmount Park.Spacious and versatile, this large Overbrook property is currently configured as a duplex featuring a 2-bedroom unit and a 4-bedroom unit. Each unit offers a bright layout with updated kitchens and bathrooms, plus flexible living space. Ideal for an investor or owner-occupant looking to offset their mortgage, the property is just steps from shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, with easy access to Lankenau Medical Center and Fairmount Park.
  1. Listed by Christopher B Nelson • Genstone Realty
    P: (484)-576-7430 iknowreo@gmail.com

Property Details for 1685 North 56th Street

Tax ID Number
041354550
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/03/2026 11:18 PM

Property Details for 1685 North 56th Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2579738
Days on Market24
Taxes$1,476 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,638 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 1685 North 56th Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1915Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,638 SF

Payment Calculator

$902 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$779

Property Taxes

$123

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1685 North 56th Street

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19131 (19131)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $105,500
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $84,400
  • City Town Tax: $649
  • Land Assessed Value: $21,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 83
  • School Tax: $827
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,596.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 109.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 900133
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Hookup
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 1685 North 56th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2579738

$159,900
Jan 21, 2026

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2541828

$125,000
Oct 1, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2541828

Sep 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2541828

$125,000
Apr 11, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2440434

Feb 27, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2440434

$60,000
Feb 3, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2440434

Jan 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2440434

$139,000
Dec 31, 2020

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH965404

Dec 7, 2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH965404

$205,000
Nov 19, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH965404

$225,000
Aug 30, 2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1007375752

$19,900
Mar 17, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #489957730

$10,000

+127.5% / yr

Sep 1, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007375752

$19,900
Apr 1, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #350197334

$2,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2579738

$159,900
01/21/2026

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2541828

$125,000
10/01/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2541828

09/26/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2541828

$125,000
04/11/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2440434

02/27/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2440434

$60,000
02/03/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2440434

01/31/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2440434

$139,000
12/31/2020

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH965404

12/07/2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH965404

$205,000
11/19/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH965404

$225,000
08/30/2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1007375752

$19,900
03/17/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #489957730

$10,000

+127.5% / yr

09/01/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007375752

$19,900
04/01/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #350197334

$2,000

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Public Records for 1685 North 56th Street

Taxable ValueLand$21,100Additions$84,400Total$105,500
Tax Record2025$1,477 ($123 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,596 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,596 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,638 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1915ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN04-1-3545-50

Schools near 1685 North 56th Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Heston Edward School
PublicPK to 8

Overbrook High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1685 North 56th Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19131. This property was listed for sale on January 30, 2026 by Genstone Realty, it's currently listed at $159,900. It has been on the market for a total of 24 days and was last sold on March 17, 2015. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Heston Edward School, Overbrook High School and Widener Memorial School. 1685 North 56th Street is a 6-bed, 2-bath, 1,596 sqft townhouse built in 1915.

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