56 E Tulpehocken St

Philadelphia, PA 19144

$480,000
Price
6
Beds
2,438 Sq. Ft.
$197 / Sq. Ft.
2,438
Sq. Ft.
$197
per Sq. Ft.
Open: 12/6 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Open: 12/6 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Description

Beautifully renovated 6 bedroom/4 bathroom Twin-Home in Historical Germantown! House sits on a large lot with a front and private back yard. Upon ascending the front staircase, you are welcomed onto the front porch, a peaceful spot to relax. Enter into a foyer and a spacious first floor featuring a half bath and laundry rooms, living room, a dining room area , tall ceilings with crown moldings beautiful hardwood flooring, a chefs kitchen with backsplash, quartz counters and newer appliances as well...Beautifully renovated 6 bedroom/4 bathroom Twin-Home in Historical Germantown! House sits on a large lot with a front and private back yard. Upon ascending the front staircase, you are welcomed onto the front porch, a peaceful spot to relax. Enter into a foyer and a spacious first floor featuring a half bath and laundry rooms, living room, a dining room area , tall ceilings with crown moldings beautiful hardwood flooring, a chefs kitchen with backsplash, quartz counters and newer appliances as well as an entrance to the large back yard, which is a great space to entertain and unwind. The second floor features three generously sized bedrooms and 2 fully renovated bathrooms, the master en-suite is beautifully done as well. All bedrooms have ample closet/storage space. The third floor has 2 oversized bedrooms. The finished cozy basement is perfect for a family room, gym, or an office, and provides limitless possibilities the 6th bedroom is on this floor and has its own kitchenette and egress to go out to the backyard as well as a full bathroom. Some of the upgrades include: new HVAC and high efficiency heater (2025), new bathrooms (2025), appliances (2025), electric upgrade (2025) too many to name here. Contact listing agent for complete list of upgrades. Sale includes security system. Situated in Germantown near historical landmarks, many parks including Wissahickon Park with over 1800 acres of hiking and biking trails, waterways, picnic and sporting areas, ideally located near coffee shops, Weaver Way Coop locations and dining. Walk down tree lined streets for local ice cream, hard cider, or farm to table fare. Nearby neighborhoods like W Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, Roxborough/Manayunk and East Falls provide easy access to even more restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Commuting is a breeze with the home's close proximity to Lincoln Drive, providing a quick ride to major highways and just a brisk walk to many nearby public transportation options.

Property Details for 56 East Tulpehocken Street

Tax ID Number
592101500
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No

Open Houses

Saturday, Dec 6th

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Public

Sunday, Dec 7th

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 12:02 PM

Property Details for 56 East Tulpehocken Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2491982
Days on Market179
Taxes$2,272 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,000 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

Listing Courtesy of HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell
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Building Information for 56 East Tulpehocken Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,561 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,372

Property Taxes

$189

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 56 East Tulpehocken Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19144 (19144)
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: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $2,025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: H50
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Tax Lot: 154
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,438.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,528.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,438.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8042/3685/1270/804236851270_512_384_WM_o2nzOKXaPwuIFRlP.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 24.00 x 85.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1319728
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.shophomes.kwrealty.com

Property History for 56 East Tulpehocken Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2491982

$480,000—
Sep 2, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2491982

$490,000—
Jun 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2491982

$500,000—
Dec 27, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1548920824

$120,000—
Dec 27, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2421752

$120,000—
Nov 25, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2421752

—
Nov 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2421752

$130,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2491982

$480,000
09/02/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2491982

$490,000
06/09/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2491982

$500,000
12/27/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1548920824

$120,000
12/27/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2421752

$120,000
11/25/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2421752

—
11/22/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2421752

$130,000

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

Public Records for 56 East Tulpehocken Street

Taxable ValueLand$41,240Additions$164,960Total$206,200
Tax Record2024$2,886 ($241 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,528 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,528 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN59-2-1015-00

Schools near 56 East Tulpehocken Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
Public - K to 8
King Martin Luther High School
Public - 9 to 12
Widener Memorial School
Public - K to 12
Middle Years Alternative School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
PublicK to 8

King Martin Luther 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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More information about 56 East Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144

56 East Tulpehocken Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19144. This property was listed for sale on June 9, 2025 by HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell, it's currently listed at $480,000. It has been on the market for a total of 179 days and was last sold on December 27, 2024. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Roosevelt Theodore Middle School, King Martin Luther High School and Widener Memorial School. 56 East Tulpehocken Street is a 6-bed, 4-bath, 2,438 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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