1822 S 56th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143

$180,000

Price

Beds

Baths

1,088 Sq. Ft.

$165 / Sq. Ft.

1,088

Sq. Ft.

$165

per Sq. Ft.

a view of a brick building next to a yard

a view of a house with backyard and sitting area

a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv

a living room with furniture and a potted plant

a living room with furniture and a large window

a dining room with furniture potted plants and wooden floor

a living room with stainless steel appliances furniture a dining table and a chandelier

a view of a workspace with furniture and a livingroom

a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator stove and sink

a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop wooden cabinets stove top oven and sink

a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a sink

a bedroom with a bed and a flat tv screen on dresser

a bedroom with a bed and a flat tv screen on a dresser

a living room with furniture and a window

a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower

a view of a patio with couches and a table and chairs

a outdoor living space with furniture and a potted plant

a front view of a house with outdoor seating

Description

Sun-filled Kingsessing Victorian-style rowhome with open front exposure, covered porch, and flexible lower level. Set in a peaceful residential setting, this move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a comfortable, practical layout for everyday living. The open front exposure brings in excellent natural light and a more spacious streetscape feel, while the covered front porch functions as an outdoor living room—perfect for morning coffee, evening unwinding, or seasonal décor. Inside, the main...Sun-filled Kingsessing Victorian-style rowhome with open front exposure, covered porch, and flexible lower level. Set in a peaceful residential setting, this move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a comfortable, practical layout for everyday living. The open front exposure brings in excellent natural light and a more spacious streetscape feel, while the covered front porch functions as an outdoor living room—perfect for morning coffee, evening unwinding, or seasonal décor. Inside, the main level flows naturally from a generous living room into a dedicated dining room, creating an easy setting for weeknight dinners and weekend gatherings. The upgraded kitchen features soft-close cabinetry, modern appliances, and electric cooking, giving you a functional workspace for everyday meals and larger entertaining. Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath with glass shower enclosure and skylight provide a bright, comfortable retreat. The layout offers practical bedroom spacing and privacy across the upper level, ideal for separating sleep, work, and relaxation zones. The full basement adds valuable versatility with an existing bathroom, laundry area, ample storage, and direct walkout access to the backyard—well positioned for future expansion into a family room, guest space, home office, or workshop. Outside, the finished concrete backyard delivers low-maintenance outdoor living, with room for grilling, container gardening, pets, or a simple lounge setup. This Kingsessing location offers excellent neighborhood convenience with easy access to Bartram’s Garden, Cobbs Creek Park, Kingsessing Recreation Center, local shops and restaurants, SEPTA trolley and bus lines, University City, Center City, and major commuter routes. Showings available—schedule your tour today. Select photos, including exterior images, have been digitally enhanced or virtually staged for marketing purposes.

Listed by Adam Bell • BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
P: (267)-694-4394 adam.bell@foxroach.com

Property Details for 1822 South 56th Street

Tax ID Number

514219600

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Victorian, Traditional

Levels/Stories

Furnished

LISTING UPDATED: 02/03/2026 05:41 PM

Property Details for 1822 South 56th Street

Status	Active
MLS #	PAPH2560588
Days on Market	96
Taxes	$1,668 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Townhouse
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1920
Lot Size	0.03 AC / 1,307 SF
County	Philadelphia County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square

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Building Information for 1822 South 56th Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1920Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,307 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,016 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$877

Property Taxes

$139

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1822 South 56th Street

Location

School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District County ID: 300200397108

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19143 (19143)

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

Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $119,200

County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $95,360
City Town Tax: $734
Land Assessed Value: $23,840
Municipal Trash: Yes
Zoning: RSA5
Tax Lot: 191
School Tax: $934
Tax Page Number: 174
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments

Room 4

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Skylight(s)

Room 5

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Window Treatments

Room 6

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)

Room 7

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Lighting - Recessed, Flooring - Tile/Brick

Room 8

Room Type: Basement
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Basement - Partially Finished, Flooring - Concrete, Attached Bathroom

Room 9

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Green Info

Green Energy Efficient: Appliances

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,088.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 1,632.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Masonry
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8043/2228/2500/804322282500_512_384_WM_D40nkOogLdIOyuve.jpg
Basement Type: Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Other, Connecting Stairway, Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar, Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Front Yard

Fencing: Chain Link, Wrought Iron
Parcel ID: 1254839
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street
Parking Features: Public, Unassigned, Free

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Water Heater - High-Efficiency, Water Dispenser, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Screens, Skylights, Vinyl Clad
Laundry Type: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Other
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Other
Cooling Fuel: Electric, Other
Heating Type: Radiator, Other
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Other
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Natural Gas, Other
Water Source: Public, Other
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer, Other
Electric Service: 110 Volts, 120/240V, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Other
Internet Services: Broadband, Cable, Fiber Optic, LTE, Satellite, Other

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: adambell.foxroach.com

Property History for 1822 South 56th Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 12, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2560588	$180,000	—
Nov 19, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2560588	$200,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/12/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2560588	$180,000
11/19/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2560588	$200,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1822 South 56th Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$269 ($22 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,088 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,088 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,276 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1920ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN51-4-2196-00

Schools near 1822 South 56th Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Mitchell El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.1 mi
3/10	Bartram John - Main	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
5/10	Motivation High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.1 mi
2/10	The Workshop School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.4 mi
5/10	Paul Robeson High School For Human Services	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.7 mi
5/10	Middle Years Alternative School	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	2.0 mi
NR	Most Blessed Sacrament School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.1 mi
NR	Cornerstone Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.2 mi
NR	Evelyn Graves Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Mitchell El School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.1 mi
3/10	Bartram John - Main Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
5/10	Motivation High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.1 mi
2/10	The Workshop School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	1.4 mi
5/10	Paul Robeson High School For Human Services Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.7 mi
5/10	Middle Years Alternative School Public6 to 8 Choice school	2.0 mi
NR	Most Blessed Sacrament School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Cornerstone Christian Academy PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Evelyn Graves Academy PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.2 mi

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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1822 South 56th Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19143. This property was listed for sale on November 19, 2025 by BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square, it's currently listed at $180,000. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Mitchell El School, Bartram John - Main and Motivation High School. 1822 South 56th Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,088 sqft townhouse built in 1920.

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